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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? In a damage claim, it is important to ask your client if there is a specific definition of fair market value you should use. They would like a value of the artwork before the damage and after the damage.

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?The Value of an insurance appraisal

Drishti LLC Appraisers

Too often people look into insurance after some sort of damage has occurred, but the best time to have an appraisal is before an incident. In addition to providing a replacement value, an appraisal proves the object exists, documents the current condition, and provides identification with a detailed description.