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Berry Fine Jewelry Appraisals & Consultations

Since 2022, Berry Fine Jewelry has been providing our clients in the Atlanta area with the highest quality appraisals. We offer accurate and objective valuations for insurance, taxes, estate planning, acquisitions and more. We are qualified GIA Graduate Gemologists which draw on our highly specialized knowledge, impeccable skills and extensive experiences to produce unbiased appraisals. â€‹â€‹ The credentials of a professional jewelry appraiser are essential to maintaining ethical standards and ensuring the highest level of expertise in their work.

 

At Berry Fine Jewelry, based in Atlanta, Georgia, we provide appraisal services that adhere to the top standards of practice in the industry. Membership in organizations like the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) demonstrates our commitment to professional integrity, ongoing education, and adherence to industry best practices. Furthermore, our USPAP-compliant appraisal documents ensure that all evaluations are conducted in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, delivering accurate, unbiased, and reliable valuations. These credentials not only enhance our credibility but also protect clients by guaranteeing that our appraisal process is thorough, ethical, and aligned with recognized industry standards.

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Custom Jewelry Design 

What is Custom Jewelry?

Custom jewelry is a collaborative process where you and I work together to create a one-of-a-kind piece designed just for you. Before any work begins, I’ll provide a detailed cost analysis so you know what to expect. Once we decide to move forward, a 50% deposit is required to get started. Throughout the process, I’ll keep you updated every step of the way, sharing CAD illustrations and photos so you can see your project’s progress. I’ll also provide an estimated completion date so you know when to expect your finished piece. The remaining balance will be due upon completion.

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Are Refunds Available for Custom Jewelry?

Custom jewelry is a unique product created specifically for you, making it non-refundable. My process often involves removing stones and melting gold from jewelry you no longer wear, which means these materials can’t be restored to their original state.

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What If I Change My Mind?

I completely understand that circumstances can change. However, the deposit is non-refundable. If you choose to stop work on your project, I’ll notify the craftspersons involved and return any property that can still be reclaimed. Please note that if your gold was used as the deposit, it cannot be returned. Similarly, the purchase or refinement of fine metals and gemstones is considered final sale.

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Ready to Start Your Project?

If you’re excited to create something truly special, share a little about your vision, and let’s discuss how we can bring it to life!

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What type of appraisal is best for you?

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Jewelry value is not as simple as the cash value a piece could be sold for at any given time. An item of jewelry can have at least three sets of value depending on the purpose for evaluation and marketplace. For example, an item of jewelry can be valued at $6000, $3800 and $1900. All can be true and valid appraisals depending on standard of value and category such as retail replacement value , fair market value, and immediate liquidation value. Choosing the correct value standard for your jewelry is critical for insurance needs and to an equitable resolution for the family and friends of an estate.

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The most popular jewelry appraisal is an insurance appraisal for retail replacement purposes. If you are concerned about your jewelry being stolen or damaged this is the appraisal service which protects your investment. The point of this documentation is for insurance to return the value of the item insured. However, insurance appraisals have the least correlation to the actual market value of a jewelry item. Many people only know of this type of jewelry appraisal which is a theoretical value based on how much it would cost to replace the jewelry item with a new one. It is not the value of the jewelry item itself but the cost to create a new jewelry item to replace it. Therefore, this would be the least accurate value standard for dividing inherited jewelry.

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An estate items value is estimated by the price an item would sell to a used jewelry customer. Your best choice for this service is a fair market value appraisal. A fair market value appraisal is an agreed upon pricing from a willing buyer to the seller when neither is compelled by time nor need to buy or sell in the item’s most common market. Fair market value must represent the item’s value in its current (used) condition. Fair market value is generally required for charitable donations and estate appraisals. Fair market values often run lower than retail replacement values would reflect.

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Immediate Liquidation Value Appraisals reflect low values because of the situations that create their need. Divorce settlements and some types of estate liquidations may require this type of appraisal. This type of appraisal will determine approximately how much money you can expect to receive for an immediate resale. As a result, you can expect that sales price to be quite a bit lower than the fair market value jewelry appraisal.

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