Type of Appraisals:

  • Insurance

    • Purpose: To establish the average retail replacement value in the most common and appropriate markets.

    Function: To provide a basis for obtaining insurance coverage.

  • Probate / Estate
    • Purpose: To establish the Fair Market Value in the most common and appropriate jewelry markets.

    Function: To provide a basis for establishing tax liability or distribution.
  • Liquidation
    • Purpose: To estimate an approximate selling price for the described items(s) in a secondary market which is specifically identified in the appraisal report.

    Function: To provide a cash value that might be realized by a seller in a specific market.
    Sample Appraisal


    Brokering:

  • Sale of estate and private collections.
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