UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF YOUR FINE JEWELRY IS A NECESSARY PART OF OWNERSHIP. AND SO ISN'T PROTECTING YOUR COLLECTION. APPRAISALS ARE THE FIRST STEP IN ENSURING YOUR TREASURES AND VALUED APPROPRIATELY AND PROTECTED FOR YEARS TO COME. BELOW IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VALUATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY TESORO BOSTON AND HOW EACH ONE MAY BE NEEDED IN YOUR LIFETIME OF FINE JEWELRY OWNERSHIP.
INSURANCE APPRAISAL
An Insurance Appraisal is a formal document which lists and describes in detail each item of fine jewelry providing a Retail Replacement Value at the time of the Appraisal for Insurance purposes. Values are intended to replace the item if lost, stolen or damaged. This document is necessary for anyone looking to insure their jewelry and fine valuables. Insurance Appraisals are not intended to show proof of purchase, proof of value or a guarantee of discounted sale price of an item.
ESTATE VALUATIONS
An Estate Valuation is a formal document which lists and describes in detail each item of fine jewelry providing a formal description and value at the time of the Valuation. This type of document is intended for use in the distribution of assets for Estate Planning, Estate Distribution, and the Distribution of Assets due to Death, Divorce or Inheritance.
LIQUIDATION APPRAISAL
An Liquidation Appraisal is a formal document which lists and describes in detail each item of fine jewelry providing a formal description and liquidation value at the time of the Appraisal. Liquidation values are based on secondary market values if applicable or the liquidation of items based on the value of its parts. This type of document is intended for use in the distribution of assets after Liquidation for Estate Planning, Estate Distribution, and the Distribution of Assets due to Death, Divorce or Inheritance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A document that allows you to Insure your fine jewelry in the event of loss, theft or damage.
An Insurance Appraisal is a formal document which lists and describes in detail each item of fine jewelry providing a Retail Replacement Value at the time of the Appraisal for Insurance purposes. Values are intended to replace the item if lost, stolen or damaged. This document is necessary for anyone looking to insure their jewelry and fine valuables. Insurance Appraisals are not intended to show proof of purchase, proof of value or a guarantee of discounted sale price of an item.
An Insurance Appraisal is not an offer to replace.
An Insurance Appraisal is not an offer to purchase.
An Insurance Appraisal in not a document to prove that your fine jewelry is worth more than you paid for it.
An Insurance Appraisal is necessary for anyone looking to insure their jewelry and fine valuables from loss, theft or damage.
No. An Insurance Appraisal is not considered an offer to buy the item(s) being appraised. It is meant to serve as a document for estimated retail replacement value for insurance purposes.
Yes. Values can change over time due to market rates and buyer interest. It is wise to have your appraisals formally update on a regular schedule so that you don't over or under insure your items.
Every five to seven years. Have a frank discussion with your Insurance Agent. They may require you to update your Insurance Appraisals on a more regular basis. The retail replacement values of your items may change over the years based on the marketplace.
Fees vary by piece and start at $100. Please inquire for details.
Yes, we can send a shipping packet right to your front door. Please call for details.
Yes. All items shipped using one of our provided labels will be insured if specified as such.
No. We do not insure the items we Appraise. Insurance must be obtained individually through a licensed Insurance Agent, Broker or Insurance Company.
An Insurance Appraisal is a document meant to help you procure insurance. An Estate Valuation is a document intended to help determine fair marker value of assets for asset distribution.
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