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Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry?

International Society of Appraisers

One question you should ask yourself is “am I properly insured if something catastrophic happens?” ” Insurance companies often require an appraisal before providing coverage for fine art and jewelry.

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Why Get a Diamond Appraisal for Your Engagement Ring

GIA 4Cs

Why Get a Diamond Appraisal for Your Engagement Ring In this blog, we answer five key questions about diamond appraisals: What is a diamond appraisal? A diamond appraisal is an evaluation of a diamond or piece of diamond jewelry, usually for insurance or estate purposes. How does a diamond appraisal protect your engagement ring?

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

According to the insurance firm Marsh McLennan , luxury assets have grown in value by 123% over the past decade, establishing themselves as a meaningful asset class. However, the qualities that make passion assets so precious to collectors also expose them to unique risksrisks often not covered by standard homeowners insurance policies.

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Comparison between Jewelry Appraisal Value and Selling Price: Understanding the Distinctions

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Conversely, an accurate jewelry appraisal value is necessary for the right insurance coverage. In this blog, you will understand the elements differentiating jewelry appraisal value from the selling price of jewelry. This allows the insurer to estimate how much you would receive if something happened to your ring.

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Why Art Collectors Need the Right Insurance

Veritas Art Appraisals

Some of the most common questions advisors hear from clients about their fine art and collectibles are, “Does my homeowner’s insurance provide coverage for my artwork? A typical homeowner’s insurance policy affords you a little bit of coverage. Do I need a special rider?”

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Reason for appraisal updates

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

If the rings were insured initially for the sale price of $10,000, they may feel slightly better. The insurance company is not to blame at all, as the value of record is $10,000 which is all they are obligated to provide. Work should be done on the prongs, shank(s) and insurance in order to avoid the circumstance listed above.

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The Rise of Vintage Luxury

Art Peritus

As an avid collector and wearer of vintage couture, I’ve personally experienced firsthand the magnetism of these timeless treasures—and as an appraiser, I’ve seen how important it is to accurately understand their value for estate tax, insurance coverage, and equitable distribution.