About our company
Jewelry Appraisers in Philadelphia
PJA is owned and operated by Joshua Hyman, a GIA Graduate Gemologist (1992) & 4th generation Philadelphian Jeweler. Joshua’s great grandfather, Ruben Littman, was known as a “curb merchant” during the depression, buying and selling precious metals door to door in South Philadelphia. He grandparents, Marshall & Pearl Littman owned a jewelry manufacturing business from 1950 to 1986 then they passed it onto Joshua’s parents, Martin & Francine Hyman. Joshua’s brother, uncle, cousin and great aunt all worked in the jewelry business. Since graduation as a Gemologist he has been appraising jewelry for people all over the world. Valuing people’s treasures is his passion. He has completed over 12,000 appraisals in over 30 years.
PJA is a professional jewelry appraising office and laboratory located in Jeweler’s Row in Center City, Philadelphia. We have standard and advanced testing equipment on our premises. Whether you want to insure, sell or just learn everything about your treasures we have the tools and experience to complete the task.
Joshua Hyman, Owner
Equipment
Philadelphia Jewelry Appraisers
Retail Replacement
Single Item
Starting at $175
Complete and thorough written description, digital photograph included, accurate retail replacement value for proper insurance coverage.
Retail Replacement
Multiple Items
Starting at $175 + $125 ea.
$175 first item, $125 each additional (up to 10 total). Call for estimate charges for large amounts of appraisals. Same information as above.
Watches
Watch Appraisals
Starting at $100 ea.
Starting at $100 for each watch.
Services
You value your treasures. We provide the value reports.
With a scheduled appointment you can expect to be here between 20-30 minutes for a single item report. We do everything in front of you. We answer any questions you have about the process. Our reports include consultation during your visit about value, insurance, selling and inheritance issues.
Diamonds
Graded by a GIA Graduate Gemologist using the GIA system.
Synthetic Diamonds
Lab Grown, Above Earth, Man Made, all identified and graded using advanced gemological equipment.
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire
Identified, graded for quality, Treatments and country of origin opinion. Evaluated for market value.
Watches
Identified as real or fake, evaluated for market value.
Color stone ID
ID and value for all inexpensive color stones.
Jewelry
We appraise all periods of jewelry, Antiques, Vintage, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro, Georgian, age doesn’t matter.
Location & Hours
A 5-7 minute walk from University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson Hospitals. Located on the famous “Jeweler’s Row”. Metered Street Parking or indoor/outdoor parking lots close by.
