Over your lifetime have you accumulated a beautiful collection of jewelry? Perhaps you are at a time in your life when you are considering what will happen to that jewelry. If you have children and grandchildren, you are more than likely deciding that they will be the recipients of your jewelry pieces when you pass away. From arranging for jewelry appraisal services to deciding which item to give to each person, here are some ideas that might help you.
Jewelry Appraisal Services - You are wanting to be fair in the distribution of your jewelry items, aren't you? If you picture those you love receiving items that you bequeath to them, you more than likely don't want one individual to have hurt feelings because he or she received an item that was far less expensive than another one.
Consider having your jewelry appraised by professionals who can put a value on each item. He or she will have the training and the experience to know the current value of things like gold and silver in today's market. In addition, stones like diamonds and emeralds will be assessed a value that matches today's prices.
The jewelry appraisal service will give you a detailed account in paper form. Be sure to put that document in a safe place, and tell at least two people where you have placed both the document and the jewelry you have included in your will.
The Designation Of Each Jewelry Piece - Consider how you want to handle the jewelry inheritance for the recipients. For example, if you have five granddaughters, consider giving each one of them a favorite Christmas pin that they have seen you wear year after year. Don't you think that will be a reminder to them of sweet holidays you have spent together? Maybe you have a beloved daughter-in-law. If so, she would more than likely be very touched to be the recipient of your diamond engagement ring.
Do you have sets of valuable jewelry? For example, perhaps you have a pair of earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet that have diamonds as part of the design. Consider which of the girls or women would wear each item. One daughter might not even feel comfortable wearing a lavish bracelet or necklace, while she might be very comfortable wearing diamond studs.
Consider writing a note that will tell a story of each piece you are leaving your loved ones. For example, if you received a beautiful emerald ring from your husband while traveling in Brazil, write that down. If you received the diamond studs for a special anniversary, note that, too.
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