Q: May I stay and watch my items being appraised? A: Yes. You are welcome to watch the entire process. Your jewelry will never leave your...

Before having your jewelry appraised for insurance, ask your agent the following questions. Knowing the answers will not only help to...

In order to determine an item’s value, we must understand the intended use  of the appraisal.  Will the item be insured?  Sold?  Is it part of an estate?  If so, is the concern equitable distribution or tax settlement?  Is it part of a divorce?  Will it be donated to a museum? Is it part of a bankruptcy or litigation?  The same item can have many different values depending upon what the client is going to do with it.  Therefore, what the item is “worth” is different in differ

Deciding which items are “worth” appraising is a matter of personal choice, combined with tolerance for risk and the specifics of your...

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