Asset Types
Jewelry
Rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings: metal, purity, hallmarks, stones, maker and era.
Jewelry sits between metal and gems: the record captures the metal and purity, the hallmarks, the stones (type, cut, origin, treatment, total carat weight) and the maker or designer, plus era, size, condition and original packaging. If a piece is signed and numbered, say so — it is the difference between a jewel and a Cartier.
What the record holds
| Field |
|---|
| Type |
| Designer |
| Maker |
| Era |
| Metal type |
| Metal purity |
| Hallmarks |
| Gemstones |
| Gemstone cut |
| Gemstone origin |
| Gemstone treatment |
| Total carat weight |
| Total weight (g) |
| Size |
| Condition |
| Signed / numbered |
| Certificate number |
| Appraisal on file |
| Appraiser name |
| Original packaging |
| Provenance |
Documents a specialist expects
- Appraisal
- Certificate (maker or laboratory)
- Receipt / invoice
- Provenance
- Insurance policy
The asset page shows which of these are missing; the Estate readiness score counts them. See Documents.
How it is valued
An appraisal with appraiser and date is the figure insurers rely on; the record keeps whether one is on file and who made it. Every figure is kept in the asset's valuation history with its source and date — see Valuation.