Getting a jewelry appraisal

I don't do jewelry appraisals, but sometimes I get questions from my art jewelry customers about getting their jewelry appraised by a professional. Having a appraisal done of your jewelry is a good idea because many homeowner's insurance policies will not cover the full value of your jewelry if it's lost or stolen.  I refer people to the article, Appraising Fine Jewelry, which covers the basic details of what you should have appraised, who you should get to do it, and what you can expect it to cost.  Once you have the jewelry appraisal, you can then get a "rider" to your homeowners' insurance policy, which will provide the extra coverage needed for your jewelry.