Bateman Jewellers are Trusted Saskatoon jewellery experts! Did you know that they are the oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon? Bateman Jewellers maintain that the relationship with their clients is very important to them. In their latest Saskatoon jewellery tip, they discuss the details of jewellery appraisals.
What is an appraisal?
An appraisal is a professional opinion of the authenticity, quality, design and approximate value of a piece of property. An appraisal must be typewritten in concise, objective and internationally recognised terminology, accompanied with a photo.
Why Appraise Jewellery?
Most people require appraisals for obtaining insurance but other reasons may include - a division of property upon death or divorce, as proof of ownership when travelling, to use as collateral or for resale.
Where to Find an Appraiser
There is no licensing body which requires jewellery appraisers to attain a minimum level of education/experience before practising. Until legislation is passed to protect the public from those who are unqualified, the burden is on consumers to investigate a company's reputation and question its appraiser's competency. Our Appraiser(s) have a minimum of 25 years of experience and are G.I.A. certified.
How Much Will it Cost?
Fees vary among qualified appraisers. Professional-level fees usually indicate a high degree of education and experience as well as state-of-the-art lab facilities. Since no one professional can be an expert on everything, occasionally your appraiser may consult with others who specialize in a particular field. Be prepared to allow extra time and cost. See our Price list to give you a guide to our pricing. It is always best for us to see the piece first to give you an accurate price quote.
When You're Ready
When you bring your valuables to Bateman Jewellers, we do the appraisals locally. We insure the item(s) for the duration of their stay with us, providing your peace of mind. Although the normal turnaround time is about 1 week, same-day services may be arranged by appointment with notice.
- Minimum Charge $80
- Multi-stone item $100
- Complex items with mixed stones $120
- 2 ring sets $120 (simple)
- 3 ring sets $160 (simple)
- Complex ring sets $240
- Most Watches $125+
- Bracelets $80 - $100
Bateman Jewellers continues to have a strong reputation in Saskatoon, and this is due to their loyal customers who appreciate the friendly, family-orientated store that they have come to expect! As a team, Cam and Jan are committed to ensuring that Bateman Jewellers remains the same for many generations to come.
'Your Jewellery Is A Lifetime Investment... Buy It From A LifeTime Friend'
TRUSTED SASKATOON RECOGNIZES OUR PARTNERS WHO HAVE BEEN TRUSTED FOR OVER 10 YEARS!
In this series of articles, we continue to shine a spotlight on the businesses that have been partners for over 10 years. This year we recognize the Trusted Saskatoon Partners that joined us in 2012. We want to thank them for TRUSTING our team, and we are identifying each of them individually for providing 10 years of OUTSTANDING service to the citizens of Saskatoon and the surrounding area! This latest article celebrates and recognizes
Cam and the talented team at Bateman Jewellers.
“Your Jewellery Is A Lifetime Investment...Buy It From A Lifetime Friend"
A History To Be Proud Of
George Bateman opened G.W. Bateman Jewellers in October of 1945 at 122 20th Street East. George had recently returned home from overseas after serving six years in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II as an instrument technician.
In 1948 after working at Bateman’s Jewellery Store Millie married George and In 1954 George opened a second store in the Senator Hotel on 21st street. In 1981 he opened a third location in Melfort. Bateman Jewellers reputation became the store with the largest assortment of diamonds and watches in Saskatoon and boasted the most up-to-date repair departments.
Fast forward to 1992 when George's daughter Marilynand her husband Ken, purchased Bateman’s from her father George. In 1995 the store moved to its current location on 2nd Avenue South. This gave them more space and they owned the building.
In February 2004 While travelling to a jewellery show in Edmonton with a coworker, Marilyn was involved in a serious car accident. Although she continued to work during her recovery, she found it difficult. Which led to them making the decision to sell the store with the intent to retire in B.C
Cam Kripki, the current owner, had been working for Bateman’s since 1991. Cam was eager to purchase the store from Marilyn given his education in gemology and watch repair. He appreciated the history, the legacy and the reputation Batemans had built over it’s long history. In mid 2004, Cam and his long time customer & private supplier for Bateman Jewllers, John Scarfe, started conversations about a partnership to buy the store. John also has a gemology background, he believed in the potential of Bateman’s and its good reputation.
In March 2005, Cam, his wife Janice, his business partner John Scarfe and his wife Laurie became business partners, then in January 2016 John sold his shares to Cam and Janice Kripki who are now the sole proprietors and continue to operate the store with integrity and care. You may recognize Cam’s voice from his long running ‘ Legend Of The Rock ‘ radio ads.
Over the years Bateman’s offerings have expanded to include high quality giftware, including quality fashion jewellery, fine glassware, jewellery boxes, Maison Bergers and beautifully designed household items. They hold a huge sale every year in October to commemorate their anniversary, the deals available are awesome and definitely worth checking out!!
Trusted Sara and Batemans
“ I have known Cam and Janice since 2008, and they have been my family's jeweller ever since. When I was developing the concept for Trusted Saskatoon they were the kind of company and owners I was looking to partner with. The TrustedSaskatoon community is composed of local businesses who are true experts in their industries. In addition, they are huge supporters of the wider Saskatoon community. Bateman Jewellers is a fine example of local supporting local and they are built on a foundation of giving back going back decades. Jewellery is a special gift to give and I have been so happy with Cam’s help over the years picking out Graduation, milestone anniversary & birthday gifts for my family and friends. When I have been searching for the perfect gift for a valued person in my life I know I can rely on him to work with me to provide a great option within my budget. I have also been impressed by how much Batemans gives back to the community , as a volunteer, sponsor and prize sponsor of so many charity and fundraising events. Cam and the team are humble and rarely promote all the amazing community work they do, so I am glad Trusted can spread the word! “ - Sara Wheelwright - Trusted Founder.
Can't find what you’re looking for? Bateman’s offers a custom jewellery design service . For example they can 3D design a ring specifically for you using professional CAD software, so you can get your perfect, special piece designed from scratch using GemVision's Matrix software.
For an easier process, they use Countersketch Studio to edit adjustable templates to work together on a design that you will love for years to come.
Contact Cam or visit them in-store for more information.
The Trusted Saskatoon team guarantees when you choose Bateman’s as your family jewellers you will receive outstanding value and attentive personal service from a local family owned business that truly cares and is there for you before, during and after your purchase!
Thank you for TRUSTING us Cam, Janice and the Bateman’s team. You have provided 10 years of AMAZING service to the people of Saskatoon as our Trusted Saskatoon Jewellery store. Bateman Jewellers continues to be a wonderful legacy in our city, that has always provided personal and outstanding service to Saskatoon and area for nearly 80years!
We are proud to support then and to share that they upheld the 5 TRUSTED GUARANTEES of service long before we came along.
When the Trusted Saskatoon team gives a business the 'Thumbs Up' it really means something!! So continue to use and recommend TrustedSaskatoon.com to FIND GREAT LOCAL BUSINESSES YOU CAN TRUST like Bateman Jewellers
Being a Trusted Business on the Trusted Saskatoon Directory of Excellence comes with a lot of responsibility - no other directory, advertising company, or 'watchdog organization' puts businesses through the ongoing process we do before we promote and endorse them.
Why Choose a Business On the Trusted Saskatoon Directory?
All of the Trusted Saskatoon partners have to pass a unique verification process, they are then annually contracted to uphold our 5 Trusted Guarantees. The partners then become part of a local community of Saskatoon and area businesses that we promote with a strong local marketing campaign. We also have a Trusted MYSTERY SHOPPER PROGRAM. This is where we find and engage with normal everyday people, just like you, who are looking for products and services in Saskatoon and area. We approach individuals we can see are looking for a local business and we ask them to mystery shop Trusted Saskatoon Partners. Those that agree to be Trusted mystery shoppers go about their usual business, except at the end they fill out a report to tell us about the experience. We then share it with you!
Bateman Jewellers are Trusted Saskatoon jewellery experts! Did you know that they are the oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon? Bateman Jewellers maintain that the relationship with their clients is very important to them. In their latest Saskatoon jewellery tip, they share all the gemstone options for engagement rings BEYOND just a diamond.
MYSTERY SHOP CHECKLIST:
1. How was the greeting/ welcome/ call answered? Very pleasant and friendly.
2. Appearance of the store/staff and showroom? Nice and bright, organized and clean.
3. Product/industry knowledge of staff? Excellent! Cam knew exactly what he was looking for, he was very efficient and quick and even taught me a few things.
4. Overall experience 1-10. 10
5. Would you return as a customer/ recommend them to close friends? Absolutely and already have!!
6. Did anyone stand out as exceptional? If so who? Why? I only dealt with Cam and he was very knowledgeable, fast, very personable and friendly.
TRUSTED GUARANTEES
1. Provide the service and quality promised - 10
2. Complete the job on time - 10
3. Charge the price quoted with NO surprises - 10
4. Communicate honestly and be responsive to customer needs - 10
5. Resolve any issues with customer satisfaction in mind - 10
Please share any other comments relating to your experience with the company.
"I made an appointment with Cam because I was interested in selling some gold. My mom had a lot of jewellery and I really didn't know what was real and what was fake. I was a little apprehensive about going in because you just never know if they will tell you the truth and give you the money you really should be getting. Cam put all my fears to rest. It was such a great experience that I have already told friends and family to go through their jewellery and take it in.
I would have NO issues with going back again. In fact, as soon as I got home I was on the hunt for more jewellery kicking around that we don't want. He even taught me a few lessons on what to look for if you are unsure if an item is real or not. I had a lot of fun!"
WHAT A GREAT MYSTERY SHOP!!! Yet again showing you deserve the Thumbs Up from www.TrustedSaskatoon.com! Find Bateman Jewellers on 2nd Ave South or online at http://www.batemanjewellers.com, they are your Trusted SASKATOON JEWELLERS!
'Your Jewellery Is A Lifetime Investment... Buy It From A Lifetime Friend'