One of the primary reasons for getting an appraisal is for purposes of securing jewelry insurance coverage. The insurance companies require it because it defines exactly what it is that they are insuring. Most insurance companies will replace a lost … 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
What is an American Gem Society Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser?
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