Frequently Asked
Questions
About Our Jewelry Appraisal
Services
How much do you charge for a jewelry
appraisal?
Written jewelry appraisals for insurance scheduling
will generally
cost $75.00 for the first item. If you have 3 or more pieces, this can vary
depending on the detail of the jewelry item. Estimates on detailed items
will be quoted at the time they are presented. If you have a large
collection or an
estate of many items, please call our office for
a
price quote.
Do I need to make an appointment for a
jewelry
appraisal?
Yes. Appointments ensure that each client will receive
individual and
prompt service. To schedule an appointment please call our office
617-304-0714.
How long does it take to do a jewelry
appraisal?
Do I need to leave
my jewelry?
Typically
clients do not need to leave their jewelry. In fact, clients are
encouraged to stay and observe the appraisal process. Please allow
approximately 30 minutes per item. Appraisal documents are
generallycompleted by the end of each appointment.
Of
course, clients
are able to make arrangements to leave their jewelry and return after the
appraisal is completed.
Do I need to bring any other documentation with
me
when I come for my
appointment?
Yes. In order to give you the most accurate appraisal
possible, bring
with you any receipts, diamond certificates or diamond reports from GIA, EGL,
AGS, etc. This
will save time.
How often do I need to have my jewelry
appraised?
Most insurance companies recommend that you have your
jewelry appraisal
reports updated every three to five years. Please keep in mind you will
need to have items with large gemstones -- especially diamonds
-- updated more
often than an item with no gemstones at all.
Helpful Tips:
Preparing For Your Appraisal Appointment:
1. Cleaning
Your Jewelry: Try to have your jewelryas
clean as possible before your appointment to save
time. A thorough
cleaning can be done in our office more quickly if your jewelry is
reasonably clean to start out with.
2.
Grading Certificates: Please remember to bring your
GIA, AGSL, or EGL
Certificates for comparison. Although we do our own independent
evaluation, unlike a loose stone grading, most likely we will be
evaluating your
jewelry mounted and may need a depth
or
diameter measurement or actual weight to complete our evaluation. For this a
loose grading certificate is helpful.
3.
Write down any questions you may have with your purchase or with the
jewelry being appraised so that you won’t forget any major points of
concern.
