Appraisal Services & Features:
- Insurance Replacement Value: We determine what it would cost today to replace your item with one of equivalent type and quality — essential for insurance protection.
- Market Value & Resale Appraisals: If you’re considering selling, liquidating or donating a piece, we evaluate realistic resale values, taking into account condition, market trends and historic value.
- Estate & Inheritance Appraisals: When jewelry or timepieces are part of an estate or passed down, we provide documentation with value for tax or inheritance purposes.
- Gemstone & Diamond Evaluations: We assess diamonds, colored gemstones, and fine jewelry, identifying characteristics that impact value (e.g., clarity, colour, cut, carat, provenance). This is more advanced than generic “store appraisal”‑services offered by some chain retailers.
- Detailed Written Reports: Each appraisal comes with a formal document: item description, materials, gem details, condition, photographs, value conclusion and date — useful for insurance or legal records.
- Periodic Re‑appraisal Services: Because markets change, we recommend periodic updates. For example, we’ve seen other regional jewelers offer scheduled appraisal days.