Accredited Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). Their advanced
designation in Gems and Jewelry is the highly respected Master Gemologist Appraiser.
designation in Gems and Jewelry is the highly respected Master Gemologist Appraiser.
Designated Member of the International Society of Appraisers. Their higest level of
accreditation is the Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAAP).
accreditation is the Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAAP).
The jewelry appraiser should also be a Graduate Gemologist (GG) of the Gemological
Institute of America (GIA), or a graduate of the Gemological Institute of Great Britian. A
Gemological degree assures that the individual appraising your jewelry and gems can
identify and grade gem materials.
Institute of America (GIA), or a graduate of the Gemological Institute of Great Britian. A
Gemological degree assures that the individual appraising your jewelry and gems can
identify and grade gem materials.
Questions
1. You need an appraisal if you want to obtain insurance coverage on items worth
more than $500.
2. You should have an appraisal if you plan to sell your jewelry or use it as collate
2. You should have an appraisal if you plan to sell your jewelry or use it as collateral.
3. You need an appraisal to settle an estate or for fair distribution of gifts.
4. You need an appraisal to claim a casualty loss for your insurance company or the IRS.
5. You should have an appraisal for division of property in a divorce.
6. You need an appraisal for tax deduction of a charitable contribution.
How Often do I Need My Jewelry Appraised?
The Insurance Institute of America recommends that jewelry be re-appraised every two years. At GEM
SECURE your appraisal will be on file for five years. Updating your appraisal can be done relatively quickly
and inexpensively.
Do I Have to Leave my Jewelry to Have it Appraised?
You may leave your jewelry for appraisal, or arrange to wait and watch while the qualitative analysis is
carried out. Many people prefer to leave the items for appraisal and run a few errands for a couple of hours
and return to pick it up later in the day. You can also have the appraisal done in the comfort of your home.
For an additional fee we can do the appraisal in your home, office or jewelry store with our Portable Gem
Laboratory.
more than $500.
2. You should have an appraisal if you plan to sell your jewelry or use it as collate
2. You should have an appraisal if you plan to sell your jewelry or use it as collateral.
3. You need an appraisal to settle an estate or for fair distribution of gifts.
4. You need an appraisal to claim a casualty loss for your insurance company or the IRS.
5. You should have an appraisal for division of property in a divorce.
6. You need an appraisal for tax deduction of a charitable contribution.
How Often do I Need My Jewelry Appraised?
The Insurance Institute of America recommends that jewelry be re-appraised every two years. At GEM
SECURE your appraisal will be on file for five years. Updating your appraisal can be done relatively quickly
and inexpensively.
Do I Have to Leave my Jewelry to Have it Appraised?
You may leave your jewelry for appraisal, or arrange to wait and watch while the qualitative analysis is
carried out. Many people prefer to leave the items for appraisal and run a few errands for a couple of hours
and return to pick it up later in the day. You can also have the appraisal done in the comfort of your home.
For an additional fee we can do the appraisal in your home, office or jewelry store with our Portable Gem
Laboratory.
Appraiser Titles and Credentials
The American Society of Appraisers is one of the largest and most respected
appraisal organizations in the world. There purpose is to establish requirements for professional
appraisal practice and to promote and maintain a high level of public trust in professional appraisal
practice.
Always ask what testing and training the appraiser has undergone to achieve the title.
Some of the most respected titles are:
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