Insurance
$14,816
Replacement value
What a shop charges to replace it new
Jewelry appraisals start here.
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46 states · 27 countries
Three values on one ring, signed or not
Era
2,533 makers
Signature
Known brands that may lift value
Metal
$108.28 a gram · 20 Aug
Open market
$6,182
Resale value
What a private buyer pays
Trade
$3,091
Liquidation value
What a dealer pays today
Featuring top credentialed appraisers: GIA Graduate Gemologists and members of appraisal bodies
Gemological Institute of America
Graduate Gemologist (GG)
The grading qualification the trade trains on
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
CMA, CSM, Certified Member
Appraisal methodology, reports and USPAP
American Society of Appraisers
Accredited Senior Appraiser, Master Gemologist Appraiser
Peer-reviewed across personal property
Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Fellow (FGA), Diamond Diploma (DGA)
The British qualification outside North America
American Gem Society
Certified Gemologist Appraiser
Retail credential re-examined every year
- ISA
International Society of Appraisers
Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP)
Personal property for estates and claims
Why book here
Every credential confirmed before the listing publishes
Checked with the issuing body before the page goes live
Flat fees never a percentage of the value
A percentage pays the appraiser more for a bigger number so most insurers reject the report
You deal with the appraiser directly
No booking fee no commission no lead sold on to three other people
Remote appraisals worldwide
Photographs and video in 27 countries. No search comes back empty
Accredited jewelry appraisers in 27 countries
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What is typically in the document
Depends on deliverables from your appraiser
Description and measurements
One ladies' platinum ring, photographed. Centre round brilliant-cut diamond, 6.42 – 6.47 × 3.98 mm, est. 1.08 ct. Colour G, clarity VS2, cut Excellent.
Tests performed
Refractive index, specific gravity, UV fluorescence. Examined at 10× and under darkfield. Centre stone natural, no evidence of treatment.
Value type and date
Retail replacement value, new, in the client's local retail market. Signed pieces by a known designer valued at the maker's current retail. Review every three years.
Total$14,850
Signature and credential
Signed by a GIA Graduate Gemologist. USPAP compliant through 2027.
Report no.2026–0814–03
Gemological microscope
Refractometer
Fibre optic spectroscope
Raman spectrometer
Appraisal report
A darkfield microscope, refractometer and spectroscope sit on every bench. Hard calls go to a Raman, which reads a stone's molecular fingerprint without touching it.
46 states, 27 countries
46 states · 27 countries
Questions people ask
Does a photo appraisal count for insurance?
A remote appraisal from photos or video is enough for many insurers to schedule a piece and enough for a resale or quick-sale estimate. High-value items usually need the stone examined in hand. Read the full answer
What does a jewelry appraisal cost?
Most independents charge a flat fee per item commonly $100 to $200 or an hourly rate. Nobody here charges a percentage of the value because that pays the appraiser more for a higher number. Read the full answer
How often should I re-appraise?
Every three years and after any repair or restyle. Metal and stone prices move and an out-of-date value is the most common reason a claim pays out short. Read the full answer
Why is the appraisal higher than what a buyer offers?
Replacement value is what a shop charges to sell you the piece new. A buyer pays what they can resell it for which is usually a fraction of that. Read the full answer
What should I bring?
The piece and any paperwork you already have: the original receipt, a lab report, a previous appraisal. Bring the box too if the maker is marked on it. Read the full answer
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