Jewelry Appraisal Services
Full-Service Appraisal Firm
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Jewelry Appraisals. . . Protect your Assets
Geolat & Associates are expert appraisers of fine jewelry, antique jewelry, and contemporary jewelry. You can rest assured that a jewelry appraisal report from Geolat & Associates will be well-researched and documented, and it will conform to the standards of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as well as those of the American Society of Appraisers.
There are many reasons why a jewelry appraisal might be necessary. They include:
- Determining Replacement Value for Insurance Purposes
- Providing Expert witness & Litigation Support
- Confirming the Quality of a New Purchase
- Selling a Piece of Jewelry
- Estate Tax Evaluation During Probate Proceedings
- Division of Property for Divorce Proceedings
- Damage Reporting
- Charitable Contributions & Gift-Giving
- Post-Loss & Casualty Loss of Previously Undocumented Pieces
- Collateral Purposes
- Proof of Ownership for foreign Customs Officials
Jewelry Apppraisal Detail & Care
During the course of the jewelry appraisal, your items will be carefully evaluated to determine weights, contents, color, clarity, and cutting angles. Gems will be identified, measured, and graded, and the value determined. Certificates will be issued when appropriate, and enlarged color photos of the jewelry will be included in the appraisal report. Photomicrographs will also be available when needed (for insurance claims or other purposes). An explanation of the grading systems and the definitions used are included in the appraisal report.
Serving your Jewelry Appraisal Needs
Let Geolat & Associates help you with all of your jewelry appraisal needs. You will receive personalized and accurate appraisal reports that will be professionally prepared to the highest standards set by our industry and because we value your privacy, all photos and documents are kept confidential.
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Learn more about the Geolat appraisal process. Whether you stay with your property while it is appraised, or you drop it off, the Geolat appraisal process ensures you of accurate and professional results. 
A little preparation may go a long way in reducing the cost of your apprai-sal (things you do keeps us from doing them), and can result in a more accurate assessment (you have all the documents) of your personal property. 
A qualified appraiser must possess a formal education in appraisal theory, principles, procedures, ethics, and law. They should be up to date on the latest appraisal standards. Geolat appraisers are credentialed and undergo continuing education. 