Jewelry Appraisal Services

Why do I need a jewelry/ watch/ gemstone appraisal?

Jewelry Appraisal ServicesYour jewelry is a treasured every day reminder of the love in your life, but along with its emotional value, it represents a monetary investment as well. The best way to protect your treasured items and investment is to have your jewelry insured against loss, theft and damage. Generally, an appraisal of value from a trained professional is needed in order to initiate coverage for your pieces.

Jewelry appraisals are also often needed to help individuals with:

  • Estate planning
  • Inheritance administration
  • Separation/Divorce Settlements
  • Verification of personal assets
  • Verification of authenticity or value for items bought secondhand or online
  • Written documentation of authenticity or value for resale

You may have inherited jewelry or watches or received them as gifts, so you don’t know exactly what their current value is. A jewelry and watch appraisal from the experts at Johantgen Jewelers will answer these questions and provide everything you need to protect your cherished pieces.

How does an appraisal work? Do I need to send my items somewhere?

At Johantgen Jewelers, we conduct all of our appraisals in-store, so you don’t have to worry about sending your precious items through the mail or having them taken to a third party site! Our highly trained appraisal expert will carefully inspect your jewelry, watches, diamonds and gemstones to determine their value.

An appraisal from Johantgen Jewelers will take into account:

  • Current retail prices for all items
  • Brand names, serial numbers, model numbers (for watches)
  • Identifying manufacturer’s marks on lab-grown and natural diamonds
  • The karatage for gold; the stamping of the percentage on platinum.
  • The weight of each item
  • For diamonds and gemstones, the appraiser will evaluate the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity and carat weight) for all stones
  • The style, set and historical significance (if appropriate) for each item

At the end of the appraisal process, you will receive a detailed report and a statement of value to help you understand what your items are worth.

Need an appointment or still have more questions?

We’d love to hear from you! Just reach out and contact us and it will be our pleasure to schedule an appointment with our appraisal expert and answer any and all questions that you may have. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!