The Washington Gemological Laboratory was founded in 1997 for the express purpose of providing a truly unbiased source of jewelry appraisals. We voluntarily adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the ethical standards set forth by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Your appraisal will meet or exceed the requirements that you, your attorney, or your insurance company set forth. Located to the left of Planet Fitness which is in the strip mall across the southeast parking lot of Fred Meyer.
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Attorneys, Trustees & Legal Guardians
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An estate appraisal is utilized in the administration of the estate of a deceased individual to establish payment of the inheritance tax or for fair division of the estate property among the estate heirs. The estate appraisal is always based on the Fair Market Value as defined by Treasury Regulations.
Insurance Agents
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An insurance replacement appraisal establishes the cost of replacement in case of loss, theft or damage. Important in such an appraisal is an accurate, detailed description as insurance companies insure the jewelry items, not their value. The monetary value is used to determine one's premium. A hypothetical appraisal is one in which the item being appraised is no longer available due to loss or destruction. The value is normally based on a previous appraisal, on the verbal description of the item by the owner, or a photograph.
Personal Property Appraisers
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Why step out of your area of expertise? We offer a fully accredited gemological laboratory, an extremely well trained and knowledgeable staff, quick turnaround and we adhere to USPAP as it applies to personal property. With our understanding of the various markets into which business or personal liquidation can go, let us help make your job easier.
Jewelry Retailers
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As an independent jewelry appraiser, I don't do any jewelry or watch repair, nor do I engage in insurance replacement services. After working in retail jewelry for some 12 years, I don't have the desire to do that any more. What I can do for you and your client is provide a fully considered, unbiased appraisal of jewelry.
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