Jewelry Appraisals
Appraisals That Document Your Pieces
The piece is examined here, in person. What the appraisal covers, what paperwork it produces and what it costs are agreed with us beforehand.
410-653-3030
Before You Come In
Tell Us What the Appraisal Is For
People ask for an appraisal for very different reasons, and the reason changes what the document needs to contain. Tell us what yours is for and we will tell you what we can prepare.
We cannot say in advance whether a document will satisfy a particular insurer, court or process. Bring us their requirements and we will go through them with you.
What to Confirm First
Four Things We Agree Beforehand
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What the appraisal is for
The purpose shapes what the document has to say.
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What documentation you need
Bring any requirements you have been given and we will read them with you.
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What the piece is
That part only becomes clear once we have it in front of us.
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Scope and cost
Both are confirmed with the store before we begin.
How It Works
A Conversation, Then the Piece
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Talk to us first
Call or come by and tell us what you need the appraisal for.
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Bring the piece in
An appraisal cannot be done from a photograph or a description.
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We examine and document it
What we record depends on the piece and on what the appraisal is for.
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We go through it with you
You leave understanding what the document says and what it does not.
An appraisal describes a piece; it is not an offer to buy it and it does not automatically satisfy any particular requirement.
Why Talk to Us
Reasons to Ask Here
- The piece is examined in person, not from photographs.
- Scope, documentation and cost agreed before anything starts.
- More than 40 years working with jewelry in Pikesville.
Next Step
Book a Time to Bring It In
Set a time to sit down with us and go through what you need.
Or call us at 410-653-3030