How to appraise antique jewelry

Should You Appraise Your Own Antique Jewelry? Why you can't do it yourself Unless you have undeniable proof that your jewelry is truly an antique (your great-great-great grandfather gave it to your great-great-great grandmother as an engagement present), there is a high likelihood that you'll have difficulty determining the value of an antique jewelry without proper training. Turning to a professional The only person who can give you the proper appraisal of your antique jewelry is a professional appraiser. They have the high level of training, education, product knowledge and experience to qualify as an appraiser of antique jewelry. Beware of names Not everyone who took some courses in gemology is a qualified to be an antique jewelry appraiser. See also: 50th anniversary gift and Party planning