Wayne Locke – Jewelry Appraisals in Tucson – Tucson Jewelry Appraisals, Antique Jewelry Buying and Selling

All appraisal examination and necessary tests are conducted in my office "While you wait"

I am an independent appraiser providing a detailed appraisal valuing your jewelry, diamonds, precious gemstones, pearls and metals. To value your items I must examine for stone condition, size, weight, shape, color, clarity, and other characteristics.

Appraisal service provided for:

Insurance Replacement Value:
Each item diamond/gemstone is identified, graded, measured and weights are calculated and metal content is determined.

Estate Settlement:
This appraisal is for establishing the "Fair Market Value" to determine inheritance taxes according to the IRS guide lines. Estate value is a very different value than insurance value.

Charitable Donation:
This appraisal is also "Fair Market Value" and used to determine the tax deductions of items donated to charities.