What is Jewelry Appraisal?
Jewelry appraisals are a formal evaluation of your jewelry with written documentation you can use to insure your pieces. Appraisals typically take two weeks and are completed by an independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser.
Hoping to sell your jewelry?
You do not need a formal written appraisal for our buyers to make you an offer on your jewelry or watches.
Types of Jewelry Appraisals
Insurance: Allows you to obtain insurance coverage on your jewelry and watches. This is the most common type of appraisal at Spicer Greene Jewelers.
Estate: Determines the fair market value for the purpose of probate and estate tax calculations.
Liquidation: These appraisals determine the value of jewelry or watches assuming they need to be sold quickly at below market values.
How often do I need to update my jewelry appraisals?
The exact timeframe can vary between each insurance company, but three to five years is considered standard. Many jewelry owners discover this too late, only to discover their appraisals are outdated after the loss of an item.
Appraisals may also need to be updated if the value of the piece changes dramatically. For example, if the price of gold shifts significantly or if your watch becomes a sought-after collectors item.
Tell us about the piece that you'd like to have appraised, and we'll follow up with you to discuss your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to frequently asked questions about jewelry appraisal. If you still have questions, please call us at 828-253-1805.
Appointments are not necessary to drop off your jewelry and watches for appraisal.
Our typical turnaround time for jewelry appraisal is 2 weeks.
However, if your jewelry is also being repaired while at our store, the timeframe will be longer. Our sales associates will be happy to provide you with a final due date when you drop off your pieces.
A written appraisal is a formal document that can be used by insurance companies, in probate and in other official capacities. There are fees associated with this type of appraisal.
verbal evaluation is an evaluation of the price our company would be willing to pay for your piece(s). This verbal evaluation is offered free of charge in any of our locations. If you are simply hoping to sell your items, a written appraisal is not necessary.
All items for appraisal are securely transported to our store in downtown Asheville. Our independent appraiser works on-site with your jewelry, ensuring its safety while in our possession.
Spicer Greene Jewelers offers a scaled rate for appraisals based on the number and type of items you need evaluated. Please visit one of our stores for an exact price.
From our customers
★★★★★LuAnn AdamsI have had several jewelry repairs and appraisals done and received great customer service. Their downtown location with dedicated customer parking is convenient and the building is an Asheville gem.
★★★★★Diana JohnsonNeeded repair, cleaning, and appraisal of several items. The associate at Spicer Greene took good care of us. She was engaging and personable and the work done on my jewelry was exceptionally well done! Very pleased and will return for any future needs.