Appraisals
Richter’s offers appraisal for articles of fine jewelry. Unlike a diamond certificate, an appraisal is a statement of both quality and value and is, in most cases, required to obtain an insurance policy. The value of jewelry changes with market conditions, so an appraisal can become out-of-date and need to be updated every four years or as the market requires. At Richter’s, we are committed to the ethical evaluation of jewelry that reflects the actual current market prices with truthful and accurate descriptions. For items that have been purchased at Richter’s, an appraisal is provided at no cost. Our standard appraisal fee for items purchased elsewhere is $85 for the first item and $45 for each additional item. For appraisals with more than 6 items, there is a $10 per item price reduction.