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ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry

Understanding the nuances of property insurance coverage and the claims function is essential for appraisers to effectively carry out their duties. Insurance industry terminology such as risk, premium, loss, deductibles, coverage limits, and perils are some of the fundamental concepts appraisers must grasp.

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Tips For Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

Artifactual History Appraisal

If you have not micro-chipped your pet so you can be reunited if separated, please make sure your pet is wearing a harness with clear identification tags with your name and phone number. Take overall photographs of paintings and details of artist signatures, and capture each room from multiple angles to document all items in a room.

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The Ultimate Guide to Written Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Examination The certified jewelry appraiser will thoroughly examine your jewelry, including gemstone evaluation (identification, color, clarity, cut, and carat weight). The appraiser also takes note of any maker's marks or hallmarks. Gemstone identification The appraiser will identify and describe each gemstone in your jewelry.

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Decoding Jewelry Appraisals: A Comprehensive Guide

John Thomas Jewelers

Without a proper evaluation of your jewelry’s worth, you can’t get insurance coverage for it. Appraisers look for skill involved in its creation, or any artistic or historical significance. Jewelry appraisals protect your valuable pieces in the event of damage, loss, or theft.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

Your insurance agent has suggested that you need your art or jewelry appraised in order to put them under rider coverage. This sort of appraiser would need certification from GIA or one of the other jewelry organizations to qualify since identification of various precious stones is a requirement.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

That is, unless you happen to know that a similar work by that artist has just sold for $25,000 at auction. If you know the artist’s name, you can use one of the auction databases (listed below) that appraisers and dealers subscribe to. The problem is, of course, how will you know that happened unless you have it appraised?