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Altobelli Appraisals

With a Certified Appraisal, you receive:

A description of the gem or article of jewelry

Stone identification

Stone weights

Stone measurements

Stone shapes, cut, and finish

Stone clarity, color

Graphic plot of major stone imperfections

Quantity of precious stones

Content & type of precious metals

Manufacturing technique

Trademarks

Values

Altobelli Certified
Appraisal Credentials

WHY DO I NEED AN APPRAISAL?

1. Insurance - Provides information which will assure a replacement of equal utility, quality and value.

2. Estate - For tax liability purposes, when the fair market value of the jewelry exceeds $3,000.00.

3. Comparison - Used to verify the identity and quality claimed by a third party or to verify the value.

4. Divorce Settlement - An appraisal for division of property in which fair market value is used.

5. Estimate to Replace (Hypothetical) – To determine values of items that were lost or stolen.

6. Damage - Indicates the weight loss resulting from re-cutting a damaged stone and its loss of value.

7. Collateral - Performed for a party wishing to use the jewelry or gemstones for obtaining a loan, etc.

8. Donation and Gift - for tax deduction purposes based on IRS regulations.

9. Barter - Two or more parties exchanging one commodity for another.

10. Customs - For proof that an item was not purchased in a foreign country upon return.

11. Casualty Loss – For an income tax deduction for lost and damaged items NOT covered by insurance.

12. Conservatorship – To determine the value of the estate when an individual becomes incapacitated. 13. Distribution of Property - Used with a will. Precludes heirs from squabbling over the estate.

14. Proof of Ownership - Provides positive identification when items have been recovered.

15. Investment – Provides a prospective appreciation analysis.

Any of these should be performed by a certified appraisal professional, not just a gemologist. Someone who knows federal and state laws and their requirements.

Restoration and Repair

Custom Remounted Jewelry

Award Winning Repairs
"Best in the Valley" 2004 LA Weekly

Have you ever thought of bringing back to life some of that jewelry you don't wear anymore? With the assistance of our expert designers and jewelers we can create a custom remounted or redesigned piece of jewelry using your existing jewelry.
This is an option you definitely can afford.

Hand and machine engraving (including crests)

Gemstone re-cutting and polishing

Diamond and gemstone enhancement

Die and mold making

Precious metal plating

FREE Jewelry cleaning and stone checking while you wait!.
Are your favorite pieces of jewelry looking a bit dull? Let us bring back that brand new look back by having our expert jewelers refinish your jewelry.

FREE Repair estimates within 48 hours.

Time allowing, some watch batteries while you wait!

We can repair contemporary and antique clocks, watches and pocket watches.

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4419 Lankershim Boulevard Toluca Lake-North Hollywood, California 91602 818-763-5151 800-627-9898

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