Certificate & Appraisal
When buying antique jewelry, trust is paramount. A historical piece of jewelry is not an industrially manufactured mass-produced item, but an original with history, material value, craftsmanship, and individual character.
That's why jewelry at Saskia Seewald Antikschmuck is expertly examined, carefully described, and assessed for authenticity, condition, workmanship, and special features. Saskia Seewald is a gemologist and expert for antique jewelry, gemstones, pearls, diamonds, and mounted jewelry.
Certificate with the purchase of a piece of jewelry
For each piece of jewelry offered, you will receive a certificate with the essential details about the item. This certificate serves as transparent documentation and provides you with additional security during your purchase.
Depending on the piece of jewelry, it may include information such as material, gemstones, diamonds, pearls, epoch, craftsmanship, and special features. The specific individual piece is always decisive, as every antique piece of jewelry is unique.
If you have any questions about a particular piece of jewelry or the information in the certificate, we will be happy to advise you personally.
Expertly verified antique jewelry
Antique jewelry requires experience, a trained eye, and the correct professional classification. When examining a piece of jewelry, it's not just about whether gold, platinum, diamonds, gemstones, or pearls are present. What's crucial is the interplay of material, craftsmanship, setting, condition, era, and originality.
Every piece of jewelry is carefully examined and tested before being offered. Gemological knowledge, experience with historical jewelry, and an eye for craftsmanship play an important role in this process.
This results in a selection of tested unique pieces that are not random but thoughtfully curated: originals instead of replicas, antique jewelry instead of mass-produced goods.
Expert appraisals for jewelry, jewels, pearls, and gold and silver articles
In addition to selling certified antique jewelry, Saskia Seewald Antikschmuck also offers appraisal services. These services are available for jewelry, jewels, pearls, as well as gold and silver items.
An appraisal can be useful if you want to have the value of a piece of jewelry estimated, need documentation for insurance purposes, or wish to have jewelry expertly valued as part of an estate, inheritance, or division of assets.
Expert assessment can also be helpful for unique individual pieces, antique jewelry, diamond jewelry, pearl jewelry, or set gemstones.
For what occasions an expert opinion can be useful
A jewelry appraisal can be important in various situations. Frequently, it involves valuations, insurance cases, court appraisals, division of inheritances, or estate evaluations.
Especially with older pieces of jewelry, an expert assessment is useful because the material, craftsmanship, condition, origin, era, and gemstone setting are often not immediately clear at first glance.
An appraisal provides guidance and verifiably documents the essential characteristics of the piece of jewelry.
Expert Opinion Process
The appraisal process begins with a personal appointment. After a telephone consultation, the jewellery pieces are inspected, and a concrete cost estimate is prepared.
The commission is confirmed after photographic documentation and a written handover confirmation. The appraisal is then prepared.
The collection of the appraisal is also confirmed in writing. Payment can be made in cash, by EC card, or by credit card.
Costs and duration
The cost of an appraisal depends on the individual effort required and the piece of jewelry to be appraised. As a general rule, the fee is approximately five percent of the appraised value. A specific quote will be provided after the jewelry has been presented.
The duration for completing the appraisal is individually agreed upon. On average, it takes about three weeks.
Questions about a certificate or expert opinion?
Are you interested in a verified piece of jewelry from our range, or would you like to have existing jewelry professionally appraised?
Then please contact us. We will advise you personally, transparently, and with the necessary care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for the pieces of jewelry offered, you will receive a certificate with the essential details for each item. If you have questions about the details, we would be happy to advise you personally.
Appraisals are available for jewelry, gemstones, pearls, as well as gold and silver items. Whether and to what extent an appraisal is useful will be discussed individually.
An expert opinion can be useful, for example, for valuations, insurance claims, court reports, inheritance divisions, or estate appraisals.
After an appointment is made by telephone, the pieces of jewelry will be assessed and a cost estimate will be prepared. The commission will be accepted after photographic documentation and written confirmation of handover.
The duration is agreed upon individually. On average, the preparation of the expert opinion takes about three weeks.
Costs depend on the effort involved. As a rule, the fee is approximately five percent of the appraised value. A concrete offer will be made after the jewelry has been presented.
Personal Appointment Scheduling
If you would like to have a piece of jewelry appraised, please make an appointment by phone in advance. This ensures that sufficient time can be allocated for the appraisal, initial questions, and further coordination.
You can reach Saskia Seewald Antique Jewelry at the shop on Sylt, by phone, or using the contact options below.