Collection Review
The Big Picture
If you have amassed a collection of beautiful fine jewelry over the years, but know it could use some attention, let's schedule a collection review. We would begin by arranging a convenient time to meet, preferably at your home, so that you can present all of your jewelry at once. I'll inspect it piece-by-piece, and we will start by determining the following:
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Does it fit you properly so that it is both comfortable and flattering?
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Do you own complementary pieces to wear with it? ​
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Are you happy with how it looks on you?
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Does it need a professional cleaning?
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Does it need repair? (restringing, prongs replaced, etc.)
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If you’re not wearing it, why not?
Once we have sorted through the collection, we will view it as a whole and discuss additional considerations such as:
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Is your collection appraised properly, or do you need new, or updated appraisals?
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Do you dream of owning an iconic piece of jewelry to enhance your collection?
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Does your collection contain too many similar pieces?
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Are you missing pieces that would make the rest of your collection more wearable?
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Would you like to sell or trade in some of your unwanted jewelry for cash, or a new piece of jewelry?
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Would you wear a piece more if it were restyled to better suit your taste?
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Are you storing your jewelry properly?
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What is your long-term plan for the collection?
I can also show you new ways to wear your existing pieces and offer suggestions on how to modify them for more versatility. We can create a working plan for future purchases so that you know what to look for the next time you’re shopping, or to offer a suggestion to someone who inquires about buying you a gift. I can inventory your collection with photographs and details that can be stored in a folder on your phone for immediate access.
Finally, we can decide together which projects you would like to pursue immediately, and which are more long-term in nature. I suggest starting small, with just a few of your needs, and proceeding to the next group after they have been fulfilled.
Once all jobs are complete, we can work together on an as-needed basis, or in an ongoing relationship. I can also keep my eyes open for pieces on your wish list in the years ahead and contact you when I find something that I think you might like.
Contact me today and let's review your jewelry collection together.
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