What Is a Jewelry Appraisal?

A jewelry appraisal is a written professional estimate of the quality and value of an item of jewelry or gemstone.  It is an opinion of the value based on the appraiser’s expertise, research and gemological instruments used.

The details of the item contained within an appraisal document are most important as they help justify the final estimated value.

A Replacement Value Appraisal for the purpose of insurance is one type of appraisal where the precise details of the description are very important in order for the article to be properly replaced in the case of a loss.

At Imperial Gem Lab you can expect to receive a fair value estimate backed by a very detailed report and photos of your jewelry, appraised by a certified gemologist.