In this insightful article, Neil Beaty, a gemologist and appraiser in Denver, Colorado, explores...

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Jewelry insurance is often the primary objective when clients seek out appraisal services. Insurance companies will require it for items over a certain minimum value. The exact details will vary from company to company and even state to state but it’s usually about $1000.
The insurance company may require it, but they’re not the ones who benefit from it and, in most companies, their standards are quite low. Yours shouldn’t be.
At a minimum, you should require a few basic things in a jewelry insurance appraisal.
In the appraisal business there’s an oft used standard called the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This is not required and it’s rarely used outside of legal circles. It includes all of the above and quite a bit more. I’m setting a very low bar here.
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In this insightful article, Neil Beaty, a gemologist and appraiser in Denver, Colorado, explores...
Jew·el·ry /ˈjo͞o(ə)lrē/ noun personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are...
What About that 'Appraisal' That Was Included With the Shipment? Many internet and even local...
A “free” jewelry appraisal may sound great; but “free” is not free. Read this article to learn about what to ask of your potential Jewelry Appraiser.
What is Like-Kind and Quality Most jewelry insurance policies are designed to make a customer...
Jewelry Insurance One of the primary reasons for getting an appraisal is for purposes of securing...
What Does Appraised Value Mean for Jewelry Appraisals? I try to avoid using the term "appraised...
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