Do you have any old jewelry sitting around? You're certainly not the only one. Jewelry and shiny accessories in general have been a part of human life for a very long time. For instance, according to the History of Jewelry, silver has been used in jewelry for more than 6,000 years. Precious metals and the jewelry made from them have been used as bargaining pieces for all of human history. Given that, why not get some of your own jewelry appraised? Here are a few reasons to consider giving it a try.

1. Proof of Ownership

A jewelry appraisal produces a detailed description of the item being appraised. Its various elements have a quality determination, and then a value is assigned to the item, which may be fair market value, replacement, or liquidation value, for respectively tax purposes, insurance, or bankruptcy purposes. Once an appraisal is made, the grading process will be clarified, and the document will be sealed and certified by the appraiser. Once your piece is appraised, your ownership of it is proven. The jewelry appraiser can then allow you to be certified as the owner, making it easier to insure. Once your ownership is proven, the insurers are more likely to cover its full value. Proof of ownership is a critical step in the appraisal process of your jewelry.

2. Improved Condition

By getting your jewelry appraised, you'll be able to ensure the condition of your jewelry. Metal and stones can be evaluated and minor defects, like cracks and blemishes, can be found and repaired. One hidden benefit of appraisals is that they can find damage that isn't part of the historical fabric of the piece. If you find your pieces are damaged, you can get them repaired.

3. Surprising Discoveries

A jewelry appraiser is more affordable than you think. On top of that, it's not uncommon to find that your jewelry is more valuable than you thought it was. You can also find that your jewelry has surprising links to the past that may make it even more interesting than you knew it was before, which is valuable in its own way.

One of the smartest things you can do for your belongings is to see a jewelry appraiser and have a dollar value attached to your possessions. Give us a call at Beverly Hills Jewelry Buyers today to learn more about your jewelry. We'd be more than happy to hear from you.