An appraisal is a formal document that describes your jewellery and states the current replacement value.

An appraisal should be updated every 3-5 years to reflect the present value of your jewellery.

Each item will be photographed and evaluated by our in-house GIA-certified gemologist.

There are three types of jewellery appraisals to choose from:

1. Insurance value appraisal: This appraisal is used to determine the value of an item for insurance purposes. The value is usually a little higher to accommodate for changes in price of gold and gems.
2. Estate value appraisal for probate: This type of appraisal is used to determine the value of jewelry for probate purposes. The value is usually lowest of lowest possible values.
3. Cash value appraisal: This type of appraisal determines the worth of an item for immediate cash transactions. The value is typically lower than the market value, reflecting the urgency of the sale.