Insurance-ready documentation
A proper written appraisal helps with insurance claims after theft, loss, or damage. We arrange a third-party appraisal so you have documentation insurers typically expect — Rudix does not issue the valuation.
Jewellery care · Hamilton Mountain
Jewellery appraisals in Hamilton
A formal appraisal matters — especially for insurance if jewellery is stolen, lost, or damaged. Drop your piece off at Rudix Jewellery on Upper James Street. We arrange a professional appraisal with an external appraisal company — we don’t appraise in-house — using the same appraisal process we use for our custom pieces. No need to drive around with valuables.
Convenient local drop-off
It’s hard to drive around with valuables looking for an appraisal. Drop your jewellery at our Hamilton showroom — we take care of arranging the external appraisal and returning your piece when it’s ready.
Optional care + appraisal combo
Ask about combining care with your appraisal: prong check and tightening, repair if needed, professional polish or rhodium plating, and cleaning — then the arranged appraisal. Your jewellery is maintained and documented. See jewellery repair and rhodium plating & polish.
A family showroom in Hamilton
Honest arrange-only process. Local convenience.
Rudix is a Hamilton showroom for fine jewellery and everyday care. We don’t appraise in-house — we arrange a professional third-party appraisal the same way we do for our custom designs, and make drop-off and pickup simple in the same place you already trust for repair, polish, and custom work.
- Insurance documentation for theft, loss, or damage — proper paperwork for claims
- Drop off locally — we arrange the external appraisal so you don’t travel around with valuables
- The same appraisal process we use for our custom pieces (still an external appraisal company)
- If you sell later: a well-maintained piece plus appraisal paperwork can present and photograph better and may support a stronger asking price (no guaranteed sale prices)
What to expect
From drop-off to paperwork
- Bring it in or book a visit Walk in during open hours or book ahead. Tell us if you need the appraisal for insurance or another purpose. Optionally ask about care first — prong check, repair, polish or rhodium, and cleaning.
- We arrange the appraisal We coordinate with an external appraisal company — the same appraisal process we use for our custom pieces — explain the next steps and quote, and only proceed with your OK.
- Collect piece and paperwork When ready, pick up your jewellery and the written appraisal from the showroom on Upper James Street.
Straightforward pricing
Cost depends on the piece, any optional care work, and the scope of the appraisal. We quote before proceeding. Call (905) 318-3456 or visit 1595 Upper James St #3, Hamilton, ON.
FAQ
Questions before you visit
Quick answers about arranged jewellery appraisals at our Hamilton showroom — including insurance, drop-off, and optional care.
Do you appraise jewellery yourselves?
No. Rudix does not appraise jewellery in-house. We arrange a professional appraisal with an external appraisal company and help you with drop-off and pickup at our Hamilton showroom.
Why is a jewellery appraisal important for insurance?
A formal written appraisal helps document your jewellery for insurance. If a piece is stolen, lost, or damaged, proper documentation can make claims smoother. We arrange an external appraisal so you have paperwork suited to typical insurance needs — Rudix does not issue the valuation.
What can be appraised?
We arrange appraisals for fine jewellery only — not watches. Bring the piece in (or book a visit) and we’ll confirm whether an external appraisal is a good fit for your item.
How does the process work?
Drop your piece at Rudix on Upper James Street (or book ahead). We explain the steps and quote, then arrange the appraisal with an external company — the same appraisal process we use for our custom pieces. When it’s ready, you collect your jewellery and the written appraisal from the showroom.
Can I combine care or repair with an appraisal?
Yes — optionally. Many customers ask us to check and tighten prongs, repair if needed, professionally polish or rhodium-plate, and clean the piece before we arrange the appraisal, so the jewellery is maintained and then documented. Learn more about jewellery repair and rhodium plating & polish. The appraisal itself is still completed by an external appraisal company.
Does an appraisal help if I sell later?
A well-maintained piece plus a written appraisal can present better, photograph better, and may support a stronger asking price when you sell. We don’t guarantee sale prices — markets and buyers vary — but documentation and care often help you show the piece at its best.
How long does it take, and do I need an appointment?
Timing depends on the piece and the appraisal company’s schedule. We’ll share high-level expectations when you drop off. Walk-ins are welcome during open hours; booking or calling ahead helps if you’re on a timeline. Cost depends on the piece and scope — we quote before proceeding. Call (905) 318-3456 or visit 1595 Upper James St #3 on Hamilton Mountain.
Rudix Jewellery · Hamilton
Ready to arrange an appraisal?
Visit Rudix Jewellery on Upper James Street. Drop off your piece — we’ll arrange a professional third-party jewellery appraisal (the same process we use for our custom pieces) and walk you through pickup.