About Fine Jewelry Appraisals
Reviews for Fine Jewelry Appraisals
Write a reviewHours
Monday: 9AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 5PM
Thursday: 9AM - 5PM
Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
Fine Jewelry Appraisals is an independent appraiser providing unbiased assessments and valuations, as the business does not buy or sell jewelry. Appraisals are performed while you watch, ensuring your jewelry never leaves your sight. Services include Insurance Retail Replacement, Fair Market Value, Estate, Pre-Purchase Analysis, Post-Sale Analysis, and Gem Identification appraisals, all tailored to specific needs. Reviews describe the service as extremely knowledgeable and professional, with deep expertise in gemstones, science, and the artistic history of jewelry making. Clients appreciate the educational process, the ability to see the inspection under a microscope, and the thorough explanations provided. The scheduling is noted as easy, with prompt service. While one client expressed a need for a different appraisal type, they were very satisfied with the thorough and careful process. The appraiser is consistently noted as kind, professional, and taking time to discuss needs. Many clients state they will return and recommend the service to others.
David is knowledgeable and carries the top certifications. He also travels worldwide and goes to gem sources and meets with people who are in the trade. But, this is only one reason that sets him apart. The other reasons are that he is not there to buy your jewelry or gems unlike pawn shops and most jewelry stores. This makes him a safer and better appraisal for insurance and your peace of mind. He is friendly and cordial and will teach you as he does your appraisal with you present the whole time. Highly recommend!
I am so happy that David was able to reveal a bit of history and details behind a mystery ring with no hallmarks! Very knowledgeable in not only the gemstones and science, but also the artistic history of jewelry making. That really helped eliminate certain modern scenarios and pointed toward a unique antique find! I really appreciated being able to see what he saw in the microscope. Definitely recommend to others and will come back if I come across another possible gem.
I was looking to appraised a piece of jewelry for resale purpose. Mr Hermann suggested doing an Insurance appraisal when I thought of doing a fair market value appraisal. He explained the difference and the time involved in each process. I decided to follow his advice, and I regretted, because I still don't know how much is too much or too little to ask for the piece. But that was my fault, not his. He did a thorough appraisal and took his time explaining the process and I'm very satisfied with the outcome. I might go back to get a FMV appraisal after all.