Insurance Related Reasons:
Insurance Scheduling
Insurance Claims (Post Loss Appraisal)
Damage Report (Evaluation for level of damage, repair, or replacement)
Purchase/Sale Related Reasons:
With the popularity of internet purchasing, appraisals take on even greater importance. An experienced independent gemologist/appraiser can verify that diamonds and other jewelry match the certification or appraisal that accompany them.
Quality Confirmations (Does my diamond match the certificate it came with?)
Purchase Price Evaluation (Did I pay a fair price?)
Sale Price Evaluation (How much can I get for this jewelry?)
To Confirm Certification and Valuation from Internet and Cruise Ship Purchases (Did I get what I paid for?)