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Estate Jewelry: Assessing Value, Finding Buyers, and Maximizing Profit

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

This comprehensive guide provides invaluable insights into estate jewelry appraisal, buyer identification, and strategies for maximizing profitability. The value of estate jewelry depends on its rarity, age, and condition, and can range from antique to vintage or simply used. How to Appraise Estate Jewelry?

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

Rather, it is likely that an appraiser will have to conduct research in order to arrive at a determination of value. Identification. It may require research, as when faced with unknown maker's marks on the bottom of a piece of pottery. Market research. So, how do they do that? What is it made of? Intangibles.

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The Ultimate Guide to Written Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Age and Rarity Vintage or antique jewelry is valuable, especially if it is rare or from a specific historical period. Examination The certified jewelry appraiser will thoroughly examine your jewelry, including gemstone evaluation (identification, color, clarity, cut, and carat weight). diamond, sapphire, etc.),

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

As appraisers, we are market researchers. Further, these objectives and approaches generally require research in different markets and marketplaces, thus resulting in different value conclusions. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age. the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur).

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How to Find a Qualified Jewelry Appraiser

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Step 1: Research Certified Appraisers Online Directories. Qualified jewelry appraisers must have undergone extensive gemology, diamond identification, and grading training. The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) is an organization of jewelry appraisers. Confirm education and experiences. Check certifications.

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Native American Jewelry

BHR Appraisal Services

Identification can sometimes be a challenge, however. Personally, I have made some of my best finds going through the cases of flea market dealers and resale stores since often times, they haven't taken the time to research a piece and identify a prominent maker. Value will naturally be guided by several factors.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. If a work is in pristine condition, especially for its age, it would have a higher value than a work with a lot of craquelure issues or paint loss. Do they have a past appraisal? Provenance information?