| When you buy diamond jewelry such as diamond | | | | You'll never know for sure unless you get an appraisal. |
| rings, diamond pendants, necklaces, or tennis bracelets, | | | | What Type of Appraisal? |
| you're not only buying a product, you're investing in an | | | | It's best to get a certified appraisal from a Graduate |
| item with tremendous value for now and the future. | | | | Gemologist, particularly for diamonds, a person who |
| You can protect your investment by getting a certified | | | | has a Gemologist Institute of America (GIA) degree |
| diamond appraisal. Here are some benefits of | | | | specializing in diamonds. This guarantees that your |
| appraisals and how they work. | | | | appraisal is accurate and will provide multiple benefits |
| Secure Proper Insurance for Your Diamond Jewelry | | | | when obtaining insurance or reselling the diamond |
| Since diamond jewelry is considered to be a financial | | | | jewelry later. |
| investment, it's wise to include it in your property | | | | Where to Get Appraisals |
| insurance. Your insurance company will likely require a | | | | You can locate a nearby gemologist by asking your |
| written description of the jewelry item. A diamond | | | | local jeweler or by checking in the phone book or |
| appraisal will define the specifics of your jewelry such | | | | online. Some jewelry stores have an in-house |
| as the weight in carats, cut size and shape, clarity, and | | | | appraiser who appraises jewelry for the store and its |
| appraised value. A photo of your diamond jewelry is | | | | customers. Ask about qualifications before paying an |
| included with your appraisal as well. Many appraisals | | | | appraiser. |
| today allow for three-year updates to update the | | | | Special Appraisal Offerings |
| value of your jewelry according to the current market | | | | When searching for diamond jewelry, you'll find that |
| since jewelry prices can rise and fall with the | | | | some companies offer a free diamond jewelry |
| economy. | | | | appraisal with your purchase. This is a tremendous |
| When applying for insurance, you'll know exactly what | | | | value-added service that can save you time and |
| the value is and how much coverage to obtain if you | | | | money. Once again, be sure the appraisal is performed |
| have a certified appraisal. If your jewelry is damaged | | | | by someone with a GIA degree. |
| or stolen, you'll be able to replace it according to its | | | | You can usually find these types of offers online. |
| actual value. | | | | Jewelry stores online offer a great selection and the |
| Selling Your Diamond Jewelry | | | | convenience of shopping from your own home |
| In the event that you must sell your diamond jewelry, | | | | computer. You can shop for many jewelry items such |
| an appraisal will enable you to get top-dollar for your | | | | as diamond rings, tennis bracelets, wedding rings, gold |
| jewelry. You cannot accurately price your jewelry in | | | | chains, circle pendants, diamond pendants, cluster rings, |
| this ever-changing market without a certified appraisal. | | | | and more while never leaving your home! |
| What you paid for the diamond five years ago might | | | | Use these diamond jewelry appraisal tips to ensure |
| be minimal compared to what it's worth now. On the | | | | peace of mind and to get the most value and |
| other hand, the value might have gone down as well. | | | | enjoyment from your jewelry. |