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About our company<\/h2><\/div>

Jewelry Appraisers in Philadelphia<\/h3><\/div>

PJA is owned and operated by Joshua Hyman, a GIA Graduate Gemologist (1992) & 4th generation Philadelphian Jeweler. Joshua\u2019s great grandfather, Ruben Littman, was known as a \u201ccurb merchant\u201d 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\u2019s parents, Martin & Francine Hyman. Joshua\u2019s 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\u2019s treasures is his passion. He has completed over 12,000 appraisals in over 30 years.<\/p>\n

PJA is a professional jewelry appraising office and laboratory located in Jeweler\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Equipment<\/h2><\/div>

Philadelphia Jewelry Appraisers<\/h3><\/div>
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Retail Replacement<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Single Item<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>

Starting at $175<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Complete and thorough written description, digital photograph included, accurate retail replacement value for proper insurance coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>


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Retail Replacement<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Multiple Items<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>

Starting at $175 + $125 ea.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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$175 first item, $125 each additional (up to 10 total). Call for estimate charges for large amounts of appraisals. Same information as above.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>


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Watches<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Watch Appraisals<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>

Starting at $100 ea.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Starting at $100 for each watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>


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    Services<\/h2><\/div>

    You value your treasures. We provide the value reports.<\/h3><\/div>

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Diamonds<\/h3><\/div>

    Graded by a GIA Graduate Gemologist using the GIA system.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Synthetic Diamonds<\/h3><\/div>

    Lab Grown, Above Earth, Man Made, all identified and graded using advanced gemological equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire<\/h3><\/div>

    Identified, graded for quality, Treatments and country of origin opinion. Evaluated for market value.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Watches<\/h3><\/div>

    Identified as real or fake, evaluated for market value.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Color stone ID<\/h3><\/div>

    ID and value for all inexpensive color stones.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Jewelry<\/h3><\/div>

    We appraise all periods of jewelry, Antiques, Vintage, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro, Georgian, age doesn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Location & Hours<\/h2><\/div>

    A 5-7 minute walk from University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson Hospitals. Located on the famous \u201cJeweler\u2019s Row\u201d. Metered Street Parking or indoor\/outdoor parking lots close by.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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