What is a Certificate of Expertise for?

What is the practical purpose of an expert's certificate? We'll give you the 5-point answer:

#1 - Guaranteeing the Authenticity of Jewellery The expert's certificate, in the context of jewellery authentication, guarantees the authenticity of a precious object. For signed jewellery, there is a risk of mistakenly buying a counterfeit or "fake". The expert will check the punches and markings on the jewellery to check both authenticity and the quality of the materials: markings specific to each jewellery house, master marks or hallmarks are a guarantee of expertise, and are linked to the history of the house and the jewellery. Some hallmarks have evolved over time, and only a qualified and respected expert with extensive experience in the jewellery field will be able to interpret them.

#2 - Adding Value to Jewellery In the case of signed jewellery, a large part of the jewel's value comes from its signature: the period of manufacture, the maker, the quality of the hallmarks, the history of the jewel, its rarity, etc. All these elements help to give the jewel its full value and to set a selling price or insurance value. 

A suitably qualified jewellery expert knows the history and market value of the jewellery, the quality of the gold and stones and their price. The expert's certificate can be essential for insuring the jewellery, as it provides an accurate assessment of its value, making it possible to take out adequate insurance to protect it in the event of theft or damage.

#3 - Increasing the confidence and value of jewellery When you sell a piece of jewellery, an authenticated appraisal certificate can greatly increase the buyer's confidence and, consequently, the sale price and the speed of the transaction. It is unlikely that you would buy a work of art or even an antique watch without asking for a certificate of appraisal. Similarly, providing this guarantee for a piece of jewellery will be reflected in the transaction price. Provided, of course, that the appraisal certificate is signed by a duly qualified jewellery expert. 

#4 - Know the value of your assets An expert appraisal is essential for a sale, a division or to insure your valuable possessions. The expert's certificate is also an invaluable document in the event of a dispute or the division of a piece of jewellery, whether as part of an inheritance, a divorce or for any other reason. It indisputably establishes the object's characteristics, which can resolve disputes between the parties involved. 

The expert will be able to determine the use value, replacement value or resale value on the second-hand market. These values fluctuate over time, just like the price of gold and diamonds, depending on trends and types of jewellery. 

#5 - Ensuring Jewellery Traceability and Integrity

The appraisal certificate is a veritable identity card for a piece of jewellery, attesting to its authenticity and value. Only a qualified and respected expert can issue it, ensuring the traceability of the object and guaranteeing its authenticity.  integrity.