I inherited some very unique and unusual jewelry from my Grandmother, several pieces were obviously custom made, one of a kind pieces (ex. a necklace made with several 1942 dimes). I also inherited an old silver set with various pieces, an old watch that was not working, and a couple of other jewelry pieces that were in need of repair. Katharyn not only research all the different pieces, gems, and materials, she also had the broken pieces fixed and the old (circa 1940's) watch repaired as well. the report was detailed and easily understandable. I was so pleased with her work that I took several more pieces to her to appraise. ...
   Read moreMrs. Zava was prompt and very professional. I really liked that she examined my jewelry in front of me while I waited for her to get all her notes down. I was able to leave with my jewelry that day which was very convenient so I didn't have to come back another day, and I never had to let my jewelry out of sight. It took a few days for her to complete her research and finish my appraisal, but she emailed the report as soon as it was finished. I later received her official appraisal in the mail, and I was very impressed with how thorough her report was and the nice folder it was...
   Read moreMy local jeweler recommended Katharyn Zava for an insurance appraisal of some custom items that I have. I was very impressed with the professional manner that this appraisal was done. I didn't have to leave my items but was able to watch as she recorded, photographed, weighed and tested the items I brought in. When I took the final appraisal document to my insurance agent he asked to keep her contact information because hers was the most through appraisal...
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