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What is my jewelry worth? Many people ask this question and are often surprised with the answer. Is it something you are looking to sell?
Is the appraisal needed for an evaluation for your insurance company? Or just simply do you need the answer to verify that you made a wise purchase. A retail replacement appraisal can help to determine value for your insurance company, whereas a fair market value appraisal would be oriented towards the liquidation or selling the jewelry.
With a GIA certified gemologist on staff we can provide detailed appraisals on any of your fine jewelry pieces.
It takes a qualified expert to address these questions properly and professionally. One of the first things to look for in a jewelry appraiser is education and knowledge. At a minimum it is preferable to find a Graduate Gemologist (G.G) who has earned an education through the Gemological Institute of America. There certainly may be many experienced professionals that are capable of appraising your jewelry but there are many new treatments and synthetic gemstones coming onto the market these days and a sound basis in gemology will help to identify these. It is also good advice to look for someone who is accredited or a member of a appraisal association such as the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. This can be helpful not only because the appraiser will be knowledgeable as to the types of appraisals but many associations offer ongoing seminars and updates for what is new in the market place and current treatment and valuations.
Just as an appraiser who specializes in art work would
not be a good candidate to
appraise real estate it is
imperative to find the right professional to appraise
your fine jewelry to get accurate evaluations.
Come to the source and let me show you how I can help. Michael M. Jackson (G.G.)
