An estimate to replace, or replacement cost estimate, is probably the most common form of appraisal, though it is not as thoroughly researched or objective as a fair market value appraisal or an insurance appraisal. This appraisal accompanies an item of jewelry when it is purchased and is […]
What is an Appraisal? Simply put, an appraisal is an assessment of value. When it comes to jewelry, an appraisal can take many forms, which I will describe in this blog and others to follow.
Gems That Are Sustainable and Environmentally-Friendly When I was young, we never asked where the fruits and vegetables we bought at the supermarket came from or how they were grown. Oh, we might know that the apples were from upstate New York and the oranges came from Florida, but we […]
