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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? You can replace “diamond jewelry” with other types of property and ask yourself similar questions. For example: Where does pre-owned diamond jewelry sell to the public?

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

The term collectionor more specifically, art collectionoften evokes thoughts of fine art and antiques. 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. This makes it critical to secure proper coverage.

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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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A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?

Artifactual History Appraisal

Recently I wrote an article for Worthwhile Magazine™ titled “A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?” In my own appraisal firm, I answer many questions from potential clients who are unsure if they need an insurance appraisal report or what the process is to get one.

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Insuring and Valuation Updates in more Dynamic Markets

ValuePros Appraisal Services

By Ray Nugent Fine Art Insurers require more frequent valuation updates for Fine Art items than other less dynamic markets. With Fine Art the event is a secondary market auction hammer price. We have all seen the sensational headlines of “a new record auction price” for work of art.

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Insurance: Protecting Your Collection

Art Peritus

Desantis Should You Consider Insurance? Surprisingly, many collectors of “passion assets” don’t think to protect these valuables with insurance. 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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How To Find An Art Appraiser

Art Appraisal Resources

Value matters, and when it is time to find a qualified art appraiser for your collection or an individual work of art, there are ways to help you find the right fit for your needs and types of art. Art appraisals are a crucial step in determining the value of your art, whether for insurance, donation, resale, or estate planning.