Watch Repair Blog Watch Repair & Co. offers detailed appraisal reports for insurance purposes

Accurate appraisals of your treasured watches and jewelry pieces are a must-have for insurance purposes. The professionals at Watch Repair & Co. in Midtown Manhattan provide complete appraisals of valuable pieces so that you can rest assured that your bases are covered in the event that a precious piece is lost, damaged, destroyed or stolen. The value of pocket watches, timepieces and other jewelry items can be hard for even the most educated amateurs to guess. That's why it's essential to have experienced jewelers who are aware of the current market values for an array of metals, gemstones, pearls and luxury timepieces to complete full appraisals on all valuables. The friendly, professional staff at Watch Repair & Co. deals with a wide variety of vintage, collectible and rare watches and jewelry pieces on a regular basis. They have up-to-date knowledge of current values and are able to provide background on a wide variety of pieces. Working with Watch Repair & Co. on jewelry appraisals is an excellent way to learn the value of your treasured pieces while ensuring that you're protected in the unfortunate event of loss. Perhaps you have old timepieces tucked away in your drawer or have recently inherited stunning jewelry. It's essential to know the value and background of your pieces so that they are sufficiently protected by your homeowner's insurance, renter's insurance or a related rider policy. The experienced appraisers at Watch Repair & Co. will thoroughly evaluate your pieces and pay close attention to their age, the materials from which they're made and other special features that affect value. Once your piece has been examined, an appraiser will assign a fair market value and can prepare an array of documents to be filed with your insurance company. The shop's professional appraisers provide various reports including computer-scanned diamond reports, color photographs and plotting, and narrative reports for colored gemstones and pearls. Speak with your insurance agent, and then call the shop or fill out the online inquiry form to start the appraisal process. All appraisals are completed in a timely fashion, and reports can be mailed to your address or picked up at the shop's Manhattan location. Watch Repair & Co. is certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the leading authority on gem and jewelry values in the nation. Located near the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York City's Diamond District, Watch Repair & Co. has been a local staple since 1985. Family owned and operated, the shop specializes in a wide variety of watch and jewelry repairs, appraisals and sales. The shop services mail-in clients from around the country as well as walk-in clients at its Manhattan location. A local favorite, Watch Repair & Co. consistently receives excellent reviews on Yelp, Google+ and other consumer review sites.