What's it worth?
Ever wonder how much that inherited diamond pendant is worth? Or the ruby ring grandma gave you? The amount may surprise you.
Fred Meyer Jewelers in Bountiful, located inside the Smith's Marketplace, will be hosting renowned jewelry appraiser and gemologist Gregory Sherman on Saturday, July 11, for free appraisals to the public.
Getting jewelry appraised is an important step in getting the right insurance coverage for your most valuable possessions, said Kirsten Darrow, marketing director for Fred Meyer Jewelers.
"You need to be aware of the value of an item," Darrow said.
Typically, items worth more than $500 can be insured.
"People can bring in an item and get a verbal approximation of what it is worth," Darrow said. "It runs the gamut between gold, gemstones and diamonds."
Antique items, such as pocket watches, are also brought in for appraisal, Darrow said.
Sherman, the appraiser, has been in the jewelry industry for 23 years and has taught gemology to other professionals.
His credentials allowed him to appraise a 108-carat diamond, valued at more than $25 million.
Sherman does not work for Fred Meyer, although he does work for an appraisal company to which Fred Meyer outsources its appraisal work.
Although Sherman has an extensive background in jewelry, the appraisals are only verbal. For fine-jewelry claims, the proper documentation is required for insurance reasons.
"An official appraisal is more of a thorough process that requires additional documentation," Darrow said.
Official appraisals at Fred Meyer Jewelers start at $75.
If you go...
What: Jewelry appraisal
Where: Fred Meyer Jewelers (inside Smith's Marketplace), 555 S. 200 West, Bountiful
When: July 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
How much: Free, limit one item per person
Phone: 801-397-7815
e-mail: jnicholls@desnews.com
Comments
- Hogle Zoo to hit lights Saturday 11:13 p.m.
- Texas survives scare by A&M 11:12 p.m.
- St. George turtles getting colds, flu 11:12 p.m.
- Hall's legacy measured today 11:11 p.m.
- Soldiers in Afghanistan enjoy turkeys 11:08 p.m.
- Korver's return hits snag 10:49 p.m.
- Obama and GOP differ over job aid 10:41 p.m.
- Immigration activists diversifying 10:40 p.m.
- White House crashers were filmed 10:39 p.m.
- A day of thanks, parades, feasts 10:33 p.m.
- Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies
- Rivalry has had some 'turkeys'
- Cave rescuers committed to free man
- Holiday television program listings
- Highland players make special friend
- Temple Square to use LEDs
- Matt Reynolds vs. Koa Misi
- Missions teach players perseverance
- Salt Lake City woman shot
- Provo star leads Bulldogs to win
- BYU would like friendlier rivalry
262 - Protests against Phoenix LDS temple
210 - RSL wins MLS Cup on penalty kicks
202 - Bronco, Kyle rubber match
139 - Thunder rolls by Jazz
134 - BYU records with win
133 - Letters: Rushing to judge Palin
131 - Boys basketball rankings
117 - Editorial: Poor welcome for Palin
112 - Hall, Johnson matchup key
102
When "Dancing With The Stars" began more than two months ago, 16 couples...
Comedian Brian Regan, who is scheduled to perform at Abravanel Hall on...
Game Crazy is the nation's second largest video game retailer and they...
What time of day did this happen? I'll bet it was late and it was a DUI stop...
"This could bring consequences that would be deadly for Chilean football."...
Looking forward to Korver's return. He is an exciting player and the Jazz...
Boy you look stupid. For the record, it was a Ute fan who started the smack...
I didn't know John personally, but I still remember well a conversation we...
Blue is BLUE for heaven sakes. To say that you stole someone's color is...
We are proud of the wonderful life you lived John. I am grateful we will see...
BYU, get rid of the Utah State wannabe uniforms and bring back the royal...
Not just football coach's wives. The wife of every coach and athlete in...
reports are tonight they worked it out with Rangers and Chile will be ok for...


You can be the first to comment on this story.