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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

Invaluable

Maybe you inherited a collection of bracelets from a relative, or you found a few second-hand watches and don’t have the history of what you’ve bought. The goal of an appraisal is to be as objective as possible, so that a well-informed jewelry expert can tell you with reasonable certainty what your collection is worth.

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How to Sell Your Jewelry: Get the Best Value with an Expert on Your Side

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

This provides: A baseline value to compare against offers Clarity on market value vs. liquidation value Insight into stone quality and metal purity A professional’s perspective on where to sell An appraisal is especially helpful if you plan to sell to private buyers, go through consignment, or consider auction.

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Insurance: Protecting Your Collection

Art Peritus

Often the misconception is that only blue-chip collections worth millions of dollars require this kind of specialized protection. However, in truth there is no “minimum value” to mandate insuring one’s treasured valuables and virtually ALL collections can benefit substantially from being insured.

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Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal Purposes

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Each type of value serves a specific need, and understanding these distinctions is essential for making informed decisions. Here, I’ll explain the four main types of value in jewelry appraisal— Retail Replacement Value , Fair Market Value , Marketable Cash Value , and Liquidation Value —and when each is used.