Jewelry Appraisals
One of the key reasons to get an independent appraisal on a new item is quality control. Sure, you’ve got a GIA report with a bunch of the relevant data, and you’ve got a good idea of the price since … Continued
“A diamond is forever.” Everyone has heard this slogan to advertise DeBeers’ diamonds, and it’s basically true. Al though you can break or lose them, diamonds are not particularly perishable. This has created a whole segment of customers who find … Continued
Any statement of value must contain the elements of what something is worth, to whom, when and under what circumstances. An unexplained number is at best useless, and quite possibly misleading. That’s just fundamental to the concept of value and … Continued
Resale Value – Definition of value is often the heart of confusion with appraisals. One of the most common questions I get as an appraiser is why resale value, meaning the prices people can get for their jewelry, are so … Continued
I try to avoid using the term “appraised value” entirely because it causes so much confusion. The problem is that customers don’t even understand what’s confusing about it. “Just tell me what it’s worth.” Here’s the problem: Cynics often want … Continued