Appraisals

Appraisals take place on Fridays by appointment only.

There will be no Appraisal scheduled for Nov. 7, 2025

With the price of precious metals and gemstones rising rapidly, it is more important than ever to have your jewelry appraised properly. Our appraisal team, led by a GIA Graduate Gemologist and a third-generation Jeweler and Watchmaker, ensures expert and accurate valuation of your items. Our appraisal services include the following:

Insurance appraisals (Starting at $200)
Fair market value appraisals (Starting at $150)
Metal and gemstone identification (Starting at $50)
Diamond and gemstone grading (Starting at $50)
Estate evaluation (Starting at $100)

HOW TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT:

Please tell us how many pieces you have, and what type of valuation you need. You can read a more detailed description of some appraisal types below.
For all insurance and fair market value appraisals it is ideal to drop off your items on a Thursday, so that we can clean them thoroughly before they are appraised.
An associate will be in contact within 24 business hours to confirm your requested appointment time or discuss an alternative.
You will be able to pick up your items by the end of day Friday, when the physical evaluation is complete. The paperwork will be completed in 7-10 business days and emailed to you.
Our gemologist works on FRIDAYS by appointment only.

Fair Market Value is a prediction of the value a piece would realize in a sale to an interested individual. It assumes that there is a willing buyer and seller, that both parties are aware of all relevant facts, and that neither party is under pressure to buy or sell. It is not a retail price, nor is it what a dealer would offer (below wholesale). This type of appraisal uses an abbreviated description, and the value is usually based on common sense (e.g. the current melt value of gold). For many items, the value will be similar to eBay or other auction venue sales results.

This type of appraisal is used to settle an estate (equitable distribution), divorce, or for tax purposes. It is not suitable for insurance replacement.

$100 Minimum (Includes an appraisal for the first 2 items)
$50 for each additional item after 2.

An insurance replacement appraisal provides an estimate to replace a piece of jewelry with a new piece that is equivalent to the look, quality, weight, material, markings, and rarity of your item. This type of appraisal also includes market research to determine the retail replacement value. Replacement appraisals are most often used to determine an appropriate amount of insurance coverage. It is important that the insurance replacement appraisal provides an accurate estimate of the retail replacement value. If the replacement value is over-stated, your jewelry will be over insured and you will pay higher premiums than necessary. You also do not want to be under-insured.

$200 per item of jewelry for the first 4 items
$150 for each additional item, if all items are left at the same time

Appraisal Services

Jewelry Appraisals

Fair Market Value Appraisal

Insurance Replacement Appraisal

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