Jewelry Appraisals

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by GIA Graduate Gemologists
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Inheritance Sorting & What's It Worth

Inherited Jewelry? Not Sure What You Have?
Navigating inherited jewelry can be overwhelming. Some pieces may be highly valuable, while others are sentimental or costume jewelry. We’re here to help you sort through it all – providing expert guidance, fair market valuations, and options to insure, redesign, or sell your items confidently.

Our Services Include:

  • Expert Inheritance Sorting – distinguish valuable jewelry from costume pieces

  • Fair Market Value Appraisals for Selling or Estate Planning

  • Insurance-Ready Documentation

  • Guidance for Redesign or Repurposing Jewelry

  • Direct Buying Services – sell your jewelry securely and easily

Don't guess what it's worth

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Retail Replacement (Single Item)Starting at $175

Complete and thorough written description, digital photograph included, accurate retail replacement value for proper insurance coverage.

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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.

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Watch AppraisalsStarting at $100 ea.

Detailed evaluation of brand, model, movement, case material, and condition, with an accurate retail replacement value for insurance.

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Advanced Gemological Equipment

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Diamond & Metal Analysis

The DiaTrue CS2 scanner detects lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, while the Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 XRF Analyzer ensures precise metal composition testing. A high-precision scale provides accurate weight measurements.

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High-Magnification Gemstone Inspection

Our binocular microscope with a digital camera attachment captures detailed images for analysis. A fiber optic illuminator enhances clarity, while specialized spectrometers assist in advanced identification.

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Spectroscopy & Advanced Gem Testing

The GemmoRaman 532 and GemmoSphere UV-Vis-NIR spectrometers provide high-accuracy gemstone verification. A GIA gemological microscope ensures precise grading, supported by expert reference materials.

Locations & Hours

Downtown Philadelphia

126 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
Saturday-: 11am-3pm
Sunday: Close
$10-off street parking, $20-off lot parking with any appraisal purchase.

Radnor Pennsylvania

150 N Radnor Chester Road, Suite F200, Radnor, PA 19087
By Appointment Only
Plenty of free parking available on-site for your convenience.
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