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How do you know why and when to get a jewelry appraisal?

Gemstone and diamond appraisals are a form of protection. Many insurance companies require an appraisal to cover fine jewelry. It’s a good idea to have jewelry appraised by a top jeweler every three to five years.

Find a knowledgable and reputable jeweler for your jewelry appraisal:

Why do I have to get an appraisal more than once in my life?

You may think that an appraisal is a one-time deal. However, the price of precious metals, like gold and platinum, are always changing. If your jewelry was appraised five years ago, it might be worth more today simply because the prices of those metals have gone up!

Is it time to determine the value of a treasured keepsake or reassess jewelry you’ve had for years?

A Certified Jewelry Appraiser can give you a fair and accurate appraisal for:

Insurance to cover loss, damage or theft.
Estate tax evaluation.
Value comparison.
Dissolution of marriage (divorce).
Collateral.
Liquidation.

Shop with an American Gem Society Jeweler

Why shop with an American Gem Society jeweler? That’s easy.

Because they have pledged to protect you, the consumer, they promise fair pricing and honest value on their merchandise. You know what you’re getting.

What else do they promise?

To get and stay educated. Each year they have to re-test to maintain their certification as a Registered Jeweler, Certified Gemologist or Certified Gemologist Appraiser

To have consistent business practices. What this means for you, is that if you shop there today, you can expect a similar atmosphere a year from now. American Gem Society members cannot be a fly-by-night operation. In fact, they have to be in business at least two years to apply for membership. Most American Gem Society members have been in business an average of 60 years!

To abide by Society rules. For you, this means you have an ally on the slim chance something should go wrong. You can contact us, and we will investigate the issue.