Jewelry Appraiser, Lois Bouchard

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appraisalEstate Jewelry & Consignment Sales

One of my services is to provide estate sales of previously owned fine jewelry. If you own or inherit pieces that are considered fine quality, I would be happy to help you sell your pieces in a fine jewelry store that would take in your jewelry on consignment at a 'fair market value'.

Fair Market Value - is the market value for pieces that will be sold in the secondary market. As an independent appraiser, I would assign the FMV to your piece of jewelry. The seller agrees the FMV or the guaranteed price he/she will receive when the piece sells. The jewelry is then taken to an independent retail store with a history of fine jewelry and high integrity. The person receives their guaranteed price when the piece sells.

Estate jewelry sales are becoming more and more popular as original vintage jewelry consisting of Old European and Old Mine Cut diamonds set in platinum and have a unique charm and character that is difficult to reproduce. Many Art Deco and Edwardian pieces were made by high quality craftsman of the 1910-1930's using period geometric of filigree design with excellent execution of metal. These pieces are sought after by a certain market and clientele.

Detailed appraisal services are provided at reasonable prices for:
  • Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Divorce
  • Probate
  • donation and liquidation purposes
Portable appraisals can be written at your home or office.
Private appraisals are done while you watch. There is no need to leave your jewelry. After preliminary specifications are written, simply take your pieces home with you. 

 LOCATION:  Cary, North Carolina           PHONE:  919_380.0265      EMAIL:  gemappraise@aol.com

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