Diamond Vault is an independent diamond, jewelry, and fine watch appraisal service providing clients Monroe and West Monroe area excellent quality, and up-to-date appraisals.
Diamond Vault specializes in jewelry appraisals for reasons such as insurance scheduling, estate distribution, charitable donations, casualty loss, quality confirmation, and sale advice. Our can be provided at the client’s home, office, or in a bank vault, as well as at our Monroe store.
Our staff GIA Graduate Gemologists, are committed to providing convenience, excellent customer service and superior gemological advice to each and every valued client.
Understanding a Diamond Vault Appraisal
An appraisal is a document stating the approximate retail replacement value of an item. It is calculated using current market data, which reflects typical retail prices, in addition to the cut, color, clarity, and carat weight of the gemstone(s), the weight of precious metal included in the item, and the craftsmanship of the item.
Professional jewelry appraisals include the following:
Detailed description of each item
Enlarged digital photograph of each item printed on the document
Metal content determination
Gemstone identification, grading, measurement and weight calculation/estimation
Verification of Gemological laboratory reports whenever possible
Fully researched valuation at the appropriate market level
Identification of designer or manufacture, whenever possible
Complete professional cleaning and inspection of mounting
An explanation of value, along with the intent (appropriate use) of the appraisal document
Diamond engagement rings
All Build Your Own Jewelry
Diamond, gemstone and pearl jewelry $1,000 and over
Your appraisal ensures that in the case of loss, theft, or damage your insurance company will give you an equal replacement of your item. The more information contained in the appraisal, the better chance you have of receiving the exact replacement for that item. Your insurance agency can rely on this appraisal to calculate a coverage rate for your diamond or piece of fine jewelry.