Appraisals

INSURANCE REPLACEMENT APPRAISAL

PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND

Periodic jewelry appraisals are just as critical as routine cleanings and restorative services. Accurate replacement value appraisals and inspections allow heirlooms to be properly insured if they should become lost or stolen. Should you encounter a loss, your insurance company will use this information to help evaluate your options for replacement or compensation as part of your claim.

The GIA Gemologists or GIA Graduate Gemologist at Diamond Vault are able to issue insurance replacement appraisals on a per-item basis for jewelry, watches, precious metals and loose stones. It is important that your item(s) be inspected at the time of assessment and any laboratory certificates like GIA, AGS, or AGTA be available for review at that time as well. Typically these written appraisals are available within a day or two and can be held for pickup, mailed, or emailed. Same day service is available.  

For complete estates or multiple items, an hourly rate is available. An annual re-evaluation and update is advised and complimentary with all previously-issued appraisals by Diamond Vault. 

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ESTATE & FAIR MARKET VALUE APPRAISALS

DISCRETELY AVAILABLE WHEN YOU NEED MOST 

Diamond Vault has decades of experience evaluating complete estates and collections for needs that include estate planning, probate, and family law. Typically an hourly rate is advised and a turn-around time of one week is required for complete evaluation, assessment, and documentation.  

 

 

VERBAL APPRAISALS & JEWELRY PURCHASING

ANCILLARY SERVICES FOR SELLING VALUABLE JEWELRY & GEMS

Since appraisals are a professional service, verbal assessments of value are not available.  If a written Fair Market Value Appraisal is desired, the standard per item or hourly fee applies.  However, if you wish to sell any item(s) of fine jewelry, diamonds over 1 carat in weight each, or a Swiss timepiece such as Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Patek Philippe, or similar, please contact us for an appointment or learn more about our estate buying services.