Jewellery, as we all know, is a precious and valuable asset. It is so valuable that people tend to commit crimes, such as robbery, murder and so on to get it. Therefore, those who own jewellery with precious metals and stones remain extra cautious and give extra protection to their jewellery either at home or by keeping it in the bank locker. No matter whatever the situation is, it is always better to get your jewellery valued from time to time so that it will help during an emergency and you will get the right reward for it instead of facing the loss. Jewellery valuation is an important step which you can take so that it helps you during unwanted situations, such as accident, robbery, divorce, death of a family member and so on. Jewellery is precious not just because it is made up of precious metals and gemstones and not just because it is expensive, jewellery is precious because a lot of hard earned money, sentiments and emotions are attached to it. You either purchase this jewellery either by working too hard or receive it as a gift from your closest person or as a family heirloom from your ancestors. Therefore, it not only includes money but a lot of memorable stories and incidents which you can cherish for years to come.
In this article we shall be looking at some of the tips on how to get your jewellery valued. The first thing you need to do is to find a professional who is expert and has years of experience in this field and the second thing you need to know are the factors which are associated in valuing the jewellery. Some of the factors involved in valuing the jewellery pieces are, the metals used in making the jewellery, the precious stones used in designing the jewellery, the age of the jewellery, the condition of the jewellery, whether the jewellery is hallmarked and certified or not, the brand or the designer it belongs to and so on. You can get your jewellery valued online as well. Prestige Valuations is one such company which not only provides you with expert jewellery valuers for the valuation services, but also does your valuation either on the online mode or the offline mode, as per your convenience and need.
Let us now have a look at some of the tips which you can follow to get your jewellery valued.
Research and Find a Reputable Vauler
The first thing you need to do is to do a proper research and find a reputable valuer who could do a proper valuation for your jewellery. You can find out some of the best valuers from the internet or by asking people around you, such as your friends, family members and relatives. According to that, you can view the ratings and customer reviews, as everything these days is available on the internet and you do not have to put a lot of effort. Once you have gone through their ratings and customer reviews, the next thing you need to do is to shortlist the top 5 valuers of jewellery and collect their addresses and contact numbers. Speak and discuss with each one of them, share your requirements with them and then choose one which fits best with your requirements. However, before that, do not forget to check their documents and certificates which justify their expertise and years of experience.
Set an Appointment with the Valuer
Once you choose the best jewellery valuer to evaluate your jewellery, set an appointment with them. It is highly important, if you want to properly get your jewellery valued. You can either set the appointment either by speaking to them directly, or by sending a formal mail to them. Once the appointment is set, you need to discuss the purpose of what you want to get your jewellery valued during the appointment. For instance, whether you want to get an insurance, or you want to resell your jewellery, or you are planning for an estate, or you want to get the probate jewellery valuation done due to the sudden death of a member in your family and so on, are some of the purposes for which jewellery is evaluated and you need to be very clear about your purpose for valuation. Also, provide all the relevant information about the jewellery, such as, whether it is hallmarked or not, whether it is certified or not, show the purchase receipts and so on.
Prepare Your Jewellery Before Evaluation
Another thing you need to keep in mind is that you need to prepare your jewellery before taking it to the valuation process so that you get to know the exact value of the jewellery, neither less nor more. Clean your jewellery properly before taking it for valuation. Then organise them so that you do not miss anything. Take clear pictures of the jewellery so that you can notice the marks or the blemishes it may contain. Check whether there is any missing stone or element on the jewellery. In this way you can know whether you need to repair your jewellery before valuation or directly go for valuation.
Summing Up
These are some of the tips which you need to keep in mind for evaluating your jewellery. These tips are applicable for valuation for other assets, such as watch valuation and so on.
