Jewelry Appraisals for...
Insurance Appraisals of Jewelry
Complete descriptive information and unbiased values of your jeweler.
The appraisal has full gemological descriptions, quality, measurements, plots were needed, condition with photographs.
Antique and period jewelry or out of style watches are valued on the secondary market.
Estate Tax & Equitable Distribution Jewelry Appraisals
This report is written at Fair Market Value according to IRS publication 561.
“Fair market Value (FMV) is the price that a property would sell for on the open market. It is the price that would be agreed on between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with neither being required to act, and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.”
Comparable Auction sales are researched and analyzed based on their similarity to the items being appraised.
Divorce
Fair market value opinions are provided for jewelry, gemstones and watches for one or both parties.
Donations
These reports are based on fair market value and are required for tax deductions of donated items.
Testimony
Sue is available at deposition, trial or arbitration for matters concerning jewelry, gemstone or watch values, valuation procedure or identification. This is billed on a hourly bases and subject to availability.
Consultations on the Valuation of Jewelry, Diamonds, Gemstones & Watches
Before you make a purchase or immediately afterwards you should consult with Sue about your purchase. This will help and reassure you about your jewelry purchase decision.
- Does my diamond match the certificate it came with?
- Purchase Price Evaluation (Did I pay a fair price?)
- To confirm certification and valuation from internet and cruise ship purchases (Did I get what I paid for?)
The consultation fee in the Shelby office is $60 per hour.
Seminar — "How to Buy A Diamond"