John Fedida, GIA Certified  Jewelry Appraiser since 1977

Jewelry Appraisals

Jewelry appraisals are usually done for Insurance coverage and  replacement, estate planning, establishing fair market value or for quality confirmation.  An appraisal describing your jewelry and its worth assures you of a comparable replacement in case of loss.  Appraisals are generally performed on items valued in excess of $500. 

With over 30 years of experience our Certified Jewelry Appraiser will provide you with unbiased, fact based, and accurate jewelry appraisals.

• Diamond Grading
• Gemstone Identification
• Watch appraisals
• Antique and estate jewelery
• Advanced Gemological Laboratory Equipment
• Most current stone prices based monthly on Palmieri's Market Monitor
• Current market gold prices accessed by World Standard
• Certified by the Virginia Horological Association
• GIA Certified Appraiser
• GIA Advanced Diamond Grader
• GIA Rare Gem & Diamond Appraiser

  If you wish, appraisals can be done while you wait, by appointment.

Don't forget to update your appraisals

Verify with your insurance company how often they require an appraisal in order for the insurance to remain valid.  Prices have increased rapidly over recent years.  It is your responsibility to provide your insurance company with the required appraisals, and not their responsibility to remind you to update the appraisals.  Sadly we have seen some of our customers loose a cherished piece of  jewelry which has grown in value of the years. Unfortunately the insurance companies will only reimburse you for the value on the  old appraisal  even though it may be worth twice as much today.

Lifetime Service, Including Professional Cleaning, When You Visit
• Stone & Setting Checks & Tightening
• Appraisals on New Pieces & Updates As May Be Needed by Your Insurance Company
• Your Purchase Price Credited toward a Piece of Higher Value if You'd Like to Trade it in the Future.