Antique Jewelry Appraisal

Antique jewelry is valuable and should be appraised for insurance purposes. A jewelry appraisal can be performed on any jewelry item. Care must be taken in selecting a professional appraiser to perform the task. One erroneous appraisal can cause your jewelry to be rejected for sale, due to misrepresentation of material facts. Finding a certified appraiser reduces this risk.

Antique jewelry should always be appraised independently from the place in which it was purchased. A proper appraisal should contain a cover document detailing the type of value being sought, the purpose, and the function of the appraisal. The document also identifies the client and intended users of the appraisal report. Intricate details of the antique jewelry ranging from family lore, settings, shape, size, condition, weight, process, signatures, hallmarks, and provenance will be contained in the appraisal main body on the item’s description.

Furthermore, a proper appraisal will contain an explanation of grading systems used for the various precious stones, as well as the professional profile of the appraiser.

Photographs, lab reports, and documents relevant to supporting the authentication of the antique jewelry are also provided .In addition to getting your jewelry appraised, store it in a safe place or in a safety deposit box. Also regularly re-inspect the antique jewelry for a reassessment of value.