Jewelry Appraisals

photo for alternating section

Working within the jewelry industry by buying and selling jewelry does not make one an appraiser, nor should appraising be treated as an inalienable right that comes with the job. Appraising is a profession, just as a doctor, lawyer, or CPA, where one must be educated and tested. At Bailey’s, experience is what is important.

We are an American Gem Society (AGS) Accredited Gem Lab. Accredited Gem Labs are rare because of the extremely stringent staffing requirements to qualify. A Certified Gemologist must be on staff at all times, and state-of-the-art gemological testing equipment is required for the lab to be accredited. Even today, there are fewer than 500 Accredited Gem Labs in all of North America. Bailey’s Accredited Gem Lab guarantees real protection for our customers against gemstones that might be artificially treated, dyed, or otherwise adulterated an increasingly common occurrence.

At Bailey’s, you will receive a complimentary appraisal on all bridal jewelry and any item priced over $5,000⁠, available upon request. We guarantee* your item will appraise for the Bailey’s purchase price.

*Appraisal must be completed by an AGS Certified Gemologist Appraiser. Appraisal must be completed within 100 days of the purchase price, as prices of precious metals and gemstones fluctuate, similar to the stock market. Excludes pre-owned jewelry, estate jewelry, and estate watches. 

To inquire about our fine jewelry appraisal services by Randy Lightfoot, Gemologist-Appraiser, GG (GIA), CGA (AGS), CM (NAJA), RGA (ISG) please contact us.

Types of  Jewelry Appraisals

  • Estate: IRS compliant to assist in filing of the estate taxes
  • Liquidation: Current fair market value to assist in selling
  • Divorce: To assist in the division of shared assets
  • Conservatorship: Inventory of assets belonging to the conservatoire
  • Insurance: To obtain insurance coverage in which many insurance agency’s require
  • Charitable Contribution: IRS compliant appraisal required for tax deduction purposes

When should jewelry appraisals be updated?

Most insurers suggest updating appraisal values every three to five years. Many policyholders learn this too late – loss often occurs before appraisals are updated. This can make it difficult to receive the current value on the lost item.

The Village District

Flagship Location
919-829-7337
415 Daniels Street
Raleigh, NC 27605

Crabtree Valley Mall

919-788-7500
4325 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612

Lynndale Shoppes

252-353-3434
511 Red Banks Road
Greenville, NC 27858

West End Plaza

252-443-7676
117 S. Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Cary's Fenton

919-892-3878
1 Fenton Main StreetSuite 110
Cary NC 27511

More Jewelry Services

Looking for another jewelry service from our North Carolina jewelry professionals? Browse our selection of Bailey's services to see how our team can best serve you.

Services

More Jewelry Services

Looking for another jewelry service from our North Carolina jewelry professionals? Browse our selection of Bailey's services to see how our team can best serve you.

Services

Join The Party

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.