Jewelry Appraisals
Your jewelry is professionally appraised to the industry’s highest standards.
Cal Coast Jewelry Appraisers adheres to The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) strict diamond and gemstone grading guidelines and ethics code of The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Jewelry appraisals are performed securely onsite or in mobile location of choice. Cal Coast Jewelry Appraisers provides reports for insurance, estate, liquidation evaluations, fair market value identification, hypothetical (for loss or theft) and legal settlements.
Jewelry appraisals are done by appointment for convenience and flexibility. In some cases jewelry can be left in our secure office vault for large quantity valuations, extended research or per customers request and convenience.
All jewelry is thoroughly cleaned, evaluated and documented:
- Diamonds over 1 carat will be plotted on a stone certificate to identify unique qualities
- All diamonds are measured, given estimated weight, color evaluation and clarity grade
- Gemstones are identified, graded, measured and given estimated weight
- Pearls are identified, measured, counted, and graded
- Watches are described with brand, model number, movement and metal type
- Appraisal report includes digital photograph of item
- GIA grading system will be attached for further reference
- Appraisal includes definition of valuation and instructions for use
