One of my most difficult duties as an appraiser is to assist people in describing and replacing stolen jewelry. I'm going to venture out and say that 99% of the jewelry lost or stolen is never recovered by the owner. Now there is someone on your side. Here's an except from the Jewelers Security Alliance about www.stolenjewelry.org
JSA launches stolen jewelry Web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2006 - New York -- Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) has launched a jewelry industry clearinghouse for information on stolen merchandise.
JSA's Stolen Jewelry Web site, StolenJewelry.org, gathers information on jewelry that has been stolen or recovered in the United States for the jewelry industry, law enforcement, insurance personnel and the general public.
Those who have had jewelry stolen, and want to make information about the stolen merchandise available to law enforcement personnel and others in the trade, can post notice through the Web site. With listings that encompass watches, gems and jewelry, items reported as stolen can also be referenced on the site.
Art, furniture, stamps, coins and other valuables are not eligible for listing on the JSA site, according to the group. Items that are not identifiable or are of low value, and those that lack distinguishing characteristics may not be suitable for inclusion in the database. JSA will evaluate submissions to determine their eligibility for listing on the site.
Searches and listings on the Stolen Jewelry Web site are free. Access to the database requires online registration, including an e-mail address. Law enforcement personnel can list any recovered or stolen merchandise, while jewelers or members of the public can list stolen jewelry as long as they have filed a police report, and inform JSA when and with which agency the report was filed.
In keeping with JSA's commitment to maintaining the privacy of those who use and report information on stolen jewelry through its Web site, information reported to JSA will be used only to facilitate investigation, identification and recovery of stolen jewelry, and will only be provided to law enforcement personnel and others with a need to know, according to the group.
JSA urges law enforcement and the public to exercise caution with respect to the data provided via the site. The database is only a starting point for locating, identifying and recovering stolen jewelry merchandise. JSA recommends that no law enforcement or legal action be taken without further investigation.
JSA developed the site with a grant from the JCK Industry Fund.
For more information: www.stolenjewelry.org
I had my home robbed by a family member in Nov. 2007 in CT. I am trying to recover an antique platinum diamond ring almost 2 cts. It was very unique in that the setting was dome shaped and the diamond sat down inside of it diamond is round cut but the seat was square. There were also small triangle baguettes on the side 4 emerald two of the emeralds were missing and have to be replaced. Very old late 1800s to early 1900s. Also stolen was a 1ct princess cut diamond solitaire 18kt yellow and platinum prongs vvs1 nearly colorless. May have been flashing the appraisal from Columbian Emerald in St. Thomas as it was with the ring. Nothing unique just that it was mine. Last ladies stainless and 18kt gold Rolex oyster date adjust with diamonds where the numbers go still in the both boxes with all the paper work, also the time adjust knob was broken and in the box it would have to be repaired. I would give a very nice reward no questions, I know who stole it. I wish I would have seen this web site earlier.
Posted by: Theresa Marrelli 1170 69th street Brooklyn NY 11219 | Jan 21, 2010 at 01:55 AM
We just had several pieces of jewelry stolen: necklace white gold w/3 rows of white diamonds and a blue diamond at the end of each row (looks like a half knot)and is a custom made piece; tahitian double pearl and diamond ring size 7 3/4, yellow gold wedding set w/a 1/3c round diamond tiffany setting; mother of pearl flower with rubies in the center yellow gold necklace. I will pay anything to get them back, no questions asked. These were taken by a family member and she will not tell where they were sold.
Posted by: Denise Templin | May 31, 2009 at 11:24 PM
About that 9 blue diamond, white gold anniverary band...there is a LARGE CASH REWARD for the return of the ring,....NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!
Posted by: Martha | Apr 21, 2009 at 03:39 PM
I am looking for a white gold anniversary band with 9 blue diamonds princess cut. The stones slightly vary in sizes, some smaller than the others. Please help me find my wedding ring. I'm sick over this special piece of my heart!!
God Bless you for helping those get back what is dear to them, not in monetary value but rather sentimental value!!
Thank you
Posted by: Martha | Apr 21, 2009 at 03:37 PM