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Jewelry Appraisal for Insurance: The Hidden Risks of Inflated Valuations

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Jewelry Appraisal for Insurance: The Hidden Risks of Inflated Valuations

  • May 15, 2025
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
  • in Blog
Jewelry Appraisal for Insurance: The Hidden Risks of Inflated ValuationsWhen it comes to insuring your fine jewelry, getting an appraisal is an essential step—but not all appraisals are created equal. Many people assume a higher value means better protection. But an inflated appraisal can

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How to Sell Your Jewelry for the Best Price: Tips from a San Diego Jewelry Appraiser

  • May 15, 2025
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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How to Sell Your Jewelry for the Best Price: Tips from a San Diego Jewelry AppraiserThinking of selling your jewelry? Whether you’ve inherited a piece you won’t wear or are ready to part with something from your collection, getting the most value out of your jewelry sale requires more than just

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What Does a Jewelry Appraiser Actually Do?

  • April 10, 2025
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
  • in Blog
What Does a Jewelry Appraiser Actually Do?When most people hear the word appraisal, they think of a dollar value. But a professional jewelry appraiser does much more than name a price. In fact, our job is to protect your interests by providing an expert, well-documented opinion of value based

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Understanding IRS Qualified Appraisals and Qualified Appraisers for Jewelry Valuation

  • February 24, 2025
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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Understanding IRS Qualified Appraisals and Qualified Appraisers for Jewelry Valuation When dealing with tax-related matters such as charitable donations, estate tax filings, and gift tax reporting, an accurate and IRS-compliant jewelry appraisal is essential. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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Choosing a Diamond for Your Engagement Ring: Natural or Synthetic?

  • November 30, 2024
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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Choosing a Diamond for Your Engagement Ring: Natural or Synthetic? Your engagement ring is more than just a piece of jewelry: it’s a symbol of your love, your story, and the life you’re building together. Choosing the right diamond for this once-in-a-lifetime piece is an exciting (and sometimes

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How to Choose the Right Jewelry Appraiser: A Professional’s Checklist

  • November 22, 2024
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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How to Choose the Right Jewelry Appraiser: A Professional’s Checklist Accurate jewelry appraisals require both expertise and advanced tools. With the complexities of today’s jewelry market—such as the rise of synthetic diamonds and treated gemstones—choosing the right appraiser is more critical

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Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal Purposes

  • November 22, 2024
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal PurposesIn my daily conversations with clients, I often hear the question, “I want to know how much this diamond ring/watch/bracelet is worth.”  My response is always the same: “What do you need the jewelry appraisal for?”

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The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals Matter

  • November 5, 2024
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals MatterNovember 5, 2024 Home » Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA® » Page 2 When you invest in fine jewelry, you're not just purchasing an accessory; you're acquiring a piece of art, history, or sentiment that often carries

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A Guide to Selling Your Jewelry

  • July 7, 2024
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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A Guide to Selling Your JewelryAre you considering selling your jewelry and want to ensure you get the best possible deal? As a professional jewelry broker, I am here to help guide you through the process, answer your questions, and provide tips on how to sell your jewelry for the highest value

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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Jewelry Broker to Sell Your High Jewelry

  • July 1, 2024
  • by Trang Pham, GIA GG, ASA, MGA®
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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Jewelry Broker to Sell Your High Jewelry Jeanette inherited a stunning high jewelry collection from her grandmother, including a pair of 14k white gold 4.00-carat old European cut diamond earrings, a platinum 20.56-carat emerald cut diamond ring, and an 18k

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