Jewelry Appraisal Services
We provide professional jewelry appraisal services for many reasons,
The most common is to get a jewelry appraisal for insurance scheduling.
A detailed appraisal document describing your jewelry and its value
assure you of a comparable replacement in case of loss. Appraisals
are generally performed on items valued in excess of $500, or
items that have unusual sentimental value, and are also valuable
for when you choose to sell, trade or bequeath your jewelry.
For more details about what is included in each professional jewelry
appraisal, see our:
Insurance Related Reasons:
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- Insurance Scheduling
- Insurance Claims (Post Loss Appraisal)
- Damage Report (Evaluation for level of damage, repair,
or replacement)
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Purchase/Sale Related Reasons:
With the popularity of Internet purchasing, appraisals take
on even grater importance. An experienced independent gemologist/appraiser
can verify that diamonds and other jewelry match the certification
or appraisal that accompany them.
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- Quality Confirmations (Does my diamond match the certificate
it came with?)
- Purchase Price Evaluation (Did I pay a fair price?)
- Sale Price Evaluation (How much can I get for this jewelry?)
- To Confirm Certification and Valuation from Internet
and Cruise Ship Purchases (Did I get what I paid for?)
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Here are some other common reasons for a detailed jewelry appraisal.
Estate Related Reasons:
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- Estate Planning/Trust Formation
- Federal Estate Tax (Estates in excess of $1 million)
- State Probate for Estates with a Will
- Distribution of Property Between Heirs
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Liquidation Related Reasons:
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- Resale of Property
- Orderly Liquidations
- Forced Liquidations
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Division/Dissolution of Marriage:
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- Division of Property
- Divorce Settlement
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Litigation Support:
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- Expert Witness Services
- Consultations
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Non-Cash Charitable Donation (IRS Deductions)

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