Jewelry Appraisals

When you need to obtain insurance on an item, this is where a jewelry appraisal is a must. An appraiser provides an accurate estimation of the jewelry‘s retail replacement value for purposes of insurance. Appraisals consist of details such as diamond weight and colored stone weight (in carats), color, clarity, cut, metal type and purity, and weight. Appraisals can be performed for other purposes such as selling (liquidation value) of an item, probate of an estate (fair market value) or division of an item between individuals.

Jewelry appraisals are performed by appointment. Your jewelry is inspected in your presence and the final written report is emailed to you as to make it easier to forward to anyone if needed. An original of the appraisal report will be mailed to you for your files.

Obtaining a jewelry appraisal is not as difficult as you may think. To determine the value of an item, the appraiser will examine the item closely taking note of its physical and aesthetic characteristics such as metal type and purity, diamond and gemstone shape, weight and quality, and would consider any relevant documentation or history associated with the piece. You don't need to be intimidated by the process. The appraisal report is created exclusively for you and is legally binding on the appraiser so that it remains confidential.

An appointment for one to two items usually takes about one hour.

Besides having extensive experience in diamonds, gems, jewelry and watches, the appraiser must be a Graduate Gemologist (GG) from the Gemological Institute of America. They should also be a member of a recognized organization like the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA).

At Diamond Source Jewelers, we provide the most detailed jewelry appraisals in Denver and the surrounding areas. Our expert appraisal team is led by Graduate Gemologist Mr. Bruce Chase, who has over 47 years of experience as a jewelry buyer and appraiser. We are knowledgeable about current market rates and the true value of each jewelry piece. When you entrust your jewelry to us for a certified jewelry appraisal, you can be confident that your jewelry is secure. We understand the importance of keeping your jewelry safe and private and take all necessary measures to ensure the full security of each jewelry piece while conducting our appraisals.