Ah, June…the month of brides, summer, and the pearl birthstone. Actually, June has three birthstones (it’s an over-achieving month): besides pearls, there are also moonstones and alexandrite, but let’s focus on the oh-so-classy pearl, so perfect in a necklace, earring, ring, or brooch. They’re treasured for their delicate hues, and for being the only gem […]
[This week, I’m turning my blog over to a client who asked if she could write a few words about her recent (first) jewelry appraisal.] I don’t consider myself as having a lot of jewelry. I do have a few heirlooms: a couple of bracelets from my grandmother, my grandfather’s watch cover and chain, and […]
A jewelry appraisal will inform you what the average price an item would sell for. Independent appraisers conduct the appraisal because they are unbiased. Since they don’t buy or sell jewelry they are less likely to overvalue the jewelry. They will inspect all aspects of your jewelry (size, color, quality, etc) and will conduct market research to […]
Getting a jewelry appraisal is never a bad idea. There are many benefits to having your jewelry appraised. In some cases you may want an appraisal for insurance purposes. Or you may wish to learn more about the history and value of your personal jewelry, gifts, or inheritances. Perhaps you are considering selling the piece in order […]
When a major investment is made in an engagement ring you should take some very important steps in order to protect it. One of the ways to do this is to insure its value based on an appraisal. This needs to be done by a qualified appraiser so an exact value of the engagement ring […]
You’d probably prefer not to think about your jewelry treasures being damaged, destroyed or lost during a catastrophe, but it’s prudent to be prepared. Whether you’ve spent years building your fine jewelry collection or you’ve recently acquired your first exquisite piece, you should insure each item to value, just in case the unexpected happens. To do […]
Far too often many jewelry owners think that the value of what they are wearing consists only of the gold and jewels it might hold, but in the case of master level designers there is also an intrinsic value in the art of the jewelry itself. Many people who want to have jewelry appraisal done, take their […]
