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What is the difference between insured value and actual value?

necklace

Insured value vs retail value You likely have appraisals for most or all of your most important and treasured jewelry. The appraisals include the details of each piece; total carat weight of diamonds, carat weight of other stones, type of gold (14k, 18k), dimensions of larger stones, sometimes the origin of stones, and some type […]

How to spot a fake Chanel product

Chanel bag

Tips in spotting fake Chanel bags. Serial Numbers Chanel started using serial numbers in their bags in the 1980’s. The numbers represent the year of manufacturing and bag style. The serial number should match the number on the Chanel authenticity card. If it doesn’t, it’s a red flag. If you are not buying directly from […]