SERVICES

Appraise

People have possessions valued to determine the value for the insurance. Before and after a division of an inheritance, we are often called in to appraise the jewellery. what exactly does an appraisal entail? Simply put, an 'appraisal' is a statement of what something is worth. The appraisal of a piece of jewelery is the qualified opinion of a gemstone and precious metals expert as to the value of the piece in question. First of all, a complete description of the piece of jewelery and its various parts is required. A good appraisal of a piece of jewelry is always in writing and includes an indication of the average cost to replace the piece in the event of loss or theft.

A jewelery appraisal will always include a detailed description of each piece, including the gemstone's sizes, metals used, weight, current replacement value, etc.

A good appraisal starts with cleaning the jewelery and also checking for any defects. The article is assessed with a magnifying glass, length and weight are determined and quality is described. proof of purchase, photos and certificates are of course good resources, but an appraisal by us will be most appreciated by the insurer. We describe the items so accurately that a photo and/or certificate will only serve as additional information.