Posts tagged with: ring appraisal

While the rate of mishandled bags has decreased 61.3% since 2007, lessening your risk of falling victim to lost luggage to less than 1%, the fear of losing your luggage is still real. Understandable, considering the effect it has on the remainder...
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Look up the definition of insurance and you’ll find words like “reimbursement” and “compensation.” That makes sense, since most insurance policies rectify losses by cutting you a check. In the case of jewelry insurance, a cash payout isn’t always your best option....
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As I’m sure you’ve heard, the old adage advises an engagement ring should cost roughly the equivalent of two months’ salary. The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that works out to roughly $6,400, on average. That’s not...
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He liked it so he put a ring on it, and now you don’t want to take said ring off? We completely understand. However, if you want your bling to continue shining bright like a diamond for a really long...
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Think about all the jewelry you own. Maybe you only have one high-value piece you consider worth insuring, like an engagement ring. The rest might be worth less than $500 apiece. No big deal, right? We don’t claim to be...
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“The moment I realized my ring was missing, I felt like crawling into a corner and never coming out. I was afraid to let my husband know, as I know how much thought he put into picking out the diamond and designing the...
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Buying a new piece of jewelry is exciting. You get lost in the sparkle and admire the way it graces your finger or lays just right across your collarbone. You might think beyond the initial excitement to the cost of...
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“I feel sick. I lost my ring in the lake while boating. But my homeowners insurance covers jewelry, so I’ll just give them a call.” “Wait, what? My policy doesn’t cover accidental jewelry loss?” Finding out your homeowners or renters insurance falls...
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1.If you have access to a diamond tester, you can test for diamonds vs. fakes. (Beware, moissanite can fool the electronic diamond testers.) 2.The transparency test. Turn your diamond upside down and place it over printed text. If you can...
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Long before we learned that diamonds are forever and before they became a girl’s best friend, engagement rings were made of simpler stuff. While there‘s no historical record of the first time a man slipped a ring on the finger of the...
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