Are you looking to sell your unwanted jewelry? Are you curious what your pieces may be worth?
With expert jewelry appraisal in Wellington, you can learn the value of your jewelry. At Designer’s Touch Jewelry, we offer a variety of services, including sales, custom pieces and thorough jewelry appraisal in Wellington. Appraisals are a necessary step when taking out an insurance policy on your pieces, and it may also be necessary for tax purposes. When you’re searching for reliable appraisal services, you can count on our team at Designer’s Touch Jewelry.
How does jewelry appraisal in Wellington work?
When appraising jewelry, there are many components that can help determine the value of your pieces. The metal type, stone type and overall integrity of the piece can all work into its value. Our appraisers will take a look at the piece, magnifying it and searching for elements such as:
- Stone Quality
- Metal Type
- Overall Weight
- Structural Integrity
- Craftsmanship
- Inclusions
- Scratches
- Prong Strength
- & More
With jewelry appraisal in Wellington, you can have a better understanding of the value of your piece. This can help with insurance processes. If you’re taking out a policy on your jewelry, a sales receipt won’t cover the process alone. Appraisals are key in starting a policy.
When do I need jewelry appraisal in Wellington?
Insurance isn’t the only instance in which you may need jewelry appraisal in Wellington. Knowing the value of your pieces can come in handy for a variety of situations. At Designer’s Touch Jewelry, we know that appraisal is crucial for other needs, including:
- Liquidation
- Value Comparison
- Tax Purposes
- Collateral
- Selling Pieces
Whenever you’re considering selling your jewelry, you should start with jewelry appraisal in Wellington. We suggest having your jewelry appraised before letting the appraiser know you’re considering selling the piece to get the full and fair appraisal. Our appraisers at Designer’s Touch Jewelry offer comprehensive appraisals that are broken down into terms that help you understand your pieces.
Because prices on diamonds, gold, silver, platinum and gemstones can fluctuate, it’s important to stay up to date on your jewelry appraisal in Wellington. If you’re keeping up with appraisals for insurance purposes, your insurer may have specific intervals for appraisals. Otherwise, it’s a good rule of thumb to get jewelry appraisal in Wellington every three to five years.
We’re more than the number one spot for jewelry appraisals in Wellington, we’re also Wellington’s trusted jeweler. We offer a great selection of jewelry, along with custom jewelry design and detailed repair services.