Estimation de bijoux
Jewelry appraisal
Many situations may lead you to have your jewelry and watches appraised: a sale, an inheritance, a division of assets, insurance purposes, or simply the wish to learn more about their history and value.
Jewelry is often passed down from one generation to the next without its true value, origin, or the exact nature of its materials being known. To provide you with reliable information, AGUAdeORO offers the expertise of qualified professionals in jewelry, gemology, and precious stones.
Why have a piece of jewelry appraised?
A professional appraisal can help you to:
- Insure your jewelry at its fair value and have useful documentation in the event of loss or theft.
- Facilitate an inheritance or division of assets with a clear and documented basis.
- Know the value of your jewelry before a potential sale.
- Identify its origin, period, and materials, as well as any alterations made over time.
Insurance, inheritance, notarial matters, or sale: whatever your needs, our team assists you with rigor and confidentiality.
How does the appraisal process work?
Each piece of jewelry undergoes a methodical examination comprising several stages:
- Observation of the piece: identification of its type — ring, bracelet, necklace, earrings, watch, or another item — as well as its style, construction, and overall balance.
- Material analysis: identification and assessment of precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum.
- Stone examination: verification of the authenticity, weight, dimensions, quality, and condition of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, cultured pearls, and other gemstones.
- Condition assessment: examination for wear, repairs, soldering, replaced components, or alterations that may influence the value of the piece.
- Origin research: study of hallmarks, any signature from a jewelry house, the maker, and the period of creation.
- Value determination: appraisal according to the purpose of the report, including sale value, insurance value, or replacement value.
Gemological expertise
Our professionals are trained in gemology and can examine the authenticity of a gemstone or piece of jewelry and determine its value. Their knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques, and their evolution over time enables them to provide a precise and documented analysis.
Main types of appraisal
Diamond appraisal
The assessment takes into account carat weight, clarity, color — according to the D-to-Z scale — as well as cut quality and the stone’s overall condition.
Gold and precious metal appraisal
The analysis includes verification of hallmarks, weighing, identification of metal fineness, and an appraisal based on its composition and value.
Emerald and other gemstone appraisal
The stone is examined according to its color, transparency, carat weight, authenticity, and overall condition.
Ring or set-jewelry appraisal
The assessment takes into account hallmarks, the amount of precious metal, set gemstones and diamonds, the overall condition of the piece, manufacturing quality, its period, and any possible signature.
Timeframes and confidentiality
The appraisal report is provided within an indicative period of ten days. All elements of the file are examined rigorously by our team and handled with the utmost confidentiality.
To have a piece of jewelry appraised, we invite you to book an appointment at one of our boutiques.
