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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… Jewelry appraisals are the documents that deal with jewelry worth. There are actually a few different kinds of appraisals, but when most people talk about jewelry appraisals they mean insurance appraisals (check out our article about jewelry appraisal types ). This is the heart of the problem of what jewelry is worth. Jewelry insurance appraisals don’t have anything to do with the worth of the jewelry item, only its replacement cost. The purpose of a jewelry insurance appraisal is to …
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Jewelry Appraisals Over 3 Years Old May be Greatly Undervalued
…. Gold’s low was $322 and now is over $978 and Platinum’s low was $602 and has climbed over $2,169. If the jewelry item’s value was due in large part to gold or platinum, then the item might not be able to be replaced for the appraised value… gone up in the same time period. In addition many gemstones have risen dramatically in the last five years. If your jewelry was appraised over three years ago, it you could be undervalued by 40% or more! This has been a period of big …
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Why Sell Your Jewelry to a Gemologist Jewelry Buyer?
…. With so many options, it can be difficult to know who to trust, and where you’re going to get the most for your jewelry. If only there was an internationally respected organization that trained and certified jewelers as experts in their … the identification and valuation of gems, including diamonds, although the course work covered nearly all facets of jewelry and its constituent parts. Angelo read over three feet of text in addition to online material. One test was to …
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Perspective – Is Selling Gold Jewelry on Craigslist Worth it?
…Arden Jewelers provides a safe and secure place to sell your valuables. The jewelry never leaves your sight and the appraisal is done on the spot. You don’t have to mail it away and lose control of the jewelry.The assessment is always …Sleep another 10min and skip breakfast?” “Pay $0.05 more per gallon, or drive across town for cheaper gas?” “Sell my jewelry to a jewelry store, or try to get more on Craigslist?”. So, which one should you chose? Selling your jewelry for …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
…diamond (about 3 carats) come in his door. He was very excited to buy the gem and came to us that same day to get an appraisal. I had actually evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered half as much. I asked the jeweler if he …Generally, a professional gemologist jewelry buyer will pay more for jewelry because they understand the real value and can be more confident in offering a … Edged Sword First, a gemologist may pay less because they understand the true value of the item. We see lots of jewelry with poor quality gems. Other buyers may not identify the gems as low quality and pay more than the market value for …
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How to Organize Your Jewelry
… might make sense to store some of your most valuable pieces in it. And while we’re on the subject, if you need an appraisal so you can include your jewelry in your insurance policy, we would love to help with that. What’s your favorite …The key to organizing your jewelry is to stop thinking about organizing and start thinking about displaying. Think of your jewelry collection as your … you get ready for the day, go shopping in your store for the prefect accessories to match your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about, and you’ll wind up wearing your favorite pieces less often. …
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Can My Costume and Fashion Jewelry be Fixed?
… been no, but with the introduction of the laser welder, we are actually able to repair many costume and fashion jewelry pieces that would have been beyond help before. Now, there will always be some jewelry that cannot be repaired for one …, with the laser welder in the hands of our skilled craftsmen there is a good chance we will be able to repair your jewelry. Get more jewelry repair answers at our new FAQ page. Or, come on by , and talk to our friend jewelry repair experts…
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Give Your Jewelry Regular Check Ups…Really
A diamond may be forever, and gold may be a precious metal, but that doesn’t mean that your jewelry won’t wear with time. Routine wear can actually take quite a toll on jewelry: white gold starts to look yellow, …, valuable diamonds and gemstones come loose, and on and on. As with most items of value, the best approach with jewelry is preventative maintenance . Don’t wait until your diamond is on the verge of falling out to have your jewelry looked … done, or if it just needs a quick cleaning to shine like it used to. The best approach is to have someone who knows jewelry, and who has had many years of experience working with it, examine your jewelry to see if there are any potential …
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The Magic of Jewelry Repair
… reveal . After all of the hard work and bumps along the way, we finally get to see the finished product. As local jewelry repair experts, we get to experience this great moment everyday. We see jewelry that’s taken all kinds of abuse. … known to man, and more have all crossed our doors. And, the best part of our day comes when we get to reveal this jewelry after it’s been repaired, reconditioned, and restored to its owner. We wanted to share some of this excitement with …
