Realistic Secondary Market Pricing
Understanding Fair Market Value
Unlike insurance replacement value (which represents the cost to replace an item brand new at retail), Fair Market Value reflects what a willing buyer and seller would agree upon in the current secondary market.
Comprehensive Documentation
What Is Included with Your Appraisal
Each appraisal will include a photograph, complete gemological detailed description of the item, identification, carat weights, clarity, color and the current value. You will be able to leave your appointment with your appraisal document and emailed a copy.
Photograph & Identification
High-resolution color macro photography and precise gemological identification.
Carat Weights, Clarity & Color
Detailed gemological grading of diamonds, precious metals, and colored gemstones.
Current Value & Emailed Copy
Leave with your official appraisal document and receive an electronic PDF copy emailed for your records.
Common Valuation Scenarios
When You Need a Fair Market Appraisal
Fair market valuations are required when you are selling an item, dividing common property in a divorce, establishing casualty loss, or confirming the true value of a recently purchased estate piece.
Selling Pre-Owned Jewelry
Nicole provides full documentation to verify authenticity and help justify your asking price to buyers.
Divorce Property Division
Impartial valuation reports meeting legal and court standards for equitable property distribution.
Resale Recommendations
After examining your items, Nicole provides guidance on the best resale channels for your specific pieces.
Starting at $135 per Item
Fair & Transparent Pricing
Our pricing starts at $135.00 per item. If an item is inspected and not appropriate for an appraisal (such as costume jewelry), no appraisal fee is charged.
No Fee Guarantee
No charge if an item is not suitable for formal appraisal.
Appraisals While You Wait
Average appointments take 25 to 30 minutes. You leave with your completed appraisal document in hand.
Tri Cities Coverage
Serving Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City, TN by appointment only.
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We also offer insurance replacement appraisals and estate/probate appraisals.
Kingsport, Tennessee
Office Location
Located at 1517 Harrison Ave, Kingsport, TN 37665. Serving Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City.
Tri Cities Jewelry Appraisals
1517 Harrison Ave, Kingsport, TN 37665
(828) 335-5214
Monday - Saturday
By Appointment Only
Sunday
Closed
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