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.
Jewelry Appraisals
I offer expert appraisal service of fine jewelry of all types set with diamonds, precious, and semi-precious gemstones for insurance and estate purposes along with charitable donation appraisals.
Each item will be documented with the current value and description. The appraisal is detailed, explaining the grading system and definitions.
With the fluctuating precious metals market today, please feel free to contact me for a free consultation to determine that your jewelry has the proper value. Our jewelry appraisals are provided for the following purposes:
» 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.
Buying and Selling Antique Jewelry
In addition to jewelry appraisal services, we also offer antique jewelry buying and selling.
Many people have jewelry, watches, and silver that they no longer use or enjoy. Maybe you have pieces of jewelry that in today’s less formal atmosphere no longer fit your lifestyle.
I have helped hundreds of people sell their valuables. Many of them have referred me to family and friends.
Selling or consigning objects of value is a new experience for most people. I take the time to talk with you on a “one-to-one” basis about your items.
Many people make the mistake of thinking their items aren’t good enough for us. Whether your items are worth little or a lot, give us a call. I am glad to help you sort out the items that are valuable.