NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Before you bought a used car, you'd have it checked out by a mechanic. So too, when you buy valuable jewelry, you should get it appraised first. It's a mistake that could ...

Today's economic times have fueled the gold selling market and many companies have been formedto take advantage. Many consumers may bet temped to join the gold rush and unload pieces they never wear.

If you own high-value jewelry, knowing the value of your pieces is essential. A professional jewelry appraisal informs you of what your items are worth and allows you to obtain insurance coverage to ...

Christie’s auction house appraiser David Warren examines a set of jewelry from Roumeliotes Collection, one of three sets of the Marcos Jewelry Collection, during appraisal at the Central Bank of the ...

“We’re seeing an increasing number of people — mostly regular individuals and families, not investors — selling or melting ...

Below are some general questions you should ask when getting your jewelry appraised: Why do I need an appraisal for insurance replacement? Having your jewelry appraised accurately is important for you ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government is appraising the dazzling jewelry collection seized three decades ago from Imelda Marcos, the former first lady famous for her massive stash of ...

The Philippine government is appraising millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry seized three decades ago from Imelda Marcos, the former first lady known mainly for her massive stash of shoes, as it ...