Is a Certified Appraisal Right For You?

  • Insurance

    Most insurance companies require documentation of a jewelry item stated with it's estimated retail replacement cost.  Get that requirement checked off of your to-do list.

  • Inheritance

    Obtain an unbiased, third party statement that assesses an item's current market value. Gain a more indepth understanding of inherited jewelry or loose gemstones.

  • Identification

    Collectively, our certified gemologists and jewelry appraisers provide Orange County with over 85 years of experience. Over all of that time, we've definitely seen a thing or two!

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...And When a Verbal Opinion Makes More Sense.

  • For Quick Sellers

    Certified jewelry appraisals state retail replacement value. Individual sellers can then get a better understanding of what they can actually get in the private sector.

  • Low Value Items

    If we can tell after evaluating an item that it is not worth the appraisal cost, we will let you know so that you can make an informed decision.

How Much Does a Jewelry Appraisal Cost?

  • Certified, Written Documentation


    Certified jewelry appraisal cost is determined by an item's complexity. The cost of an average appraisal is $95 for one item and $85 for each additional item. Appraisals can often be completed same-day or overnight.

    Appointments are required! ALL items MUST be brought in and physically seen by our state certified gemologist. Please call for appraiser availabilty.

    Large groupings of items may be eligible for better bulk pricing at our appraiser's discretion.

    We offer discounts for the certified appraisals of jewelry, gemstone, and mineral items purchased from our shop. You can also save by purchasing an appraisal directly from our website and bringing your piece into the store.

  • Informal, Verbal Opinions


    Curious about what your rock might be, if the engagement ring you bought is actually gold, or if your coins are real silver?

    We can help you out.

    If you catch us at a not-so-busy moment, we are happy to share our knowledge with you, free of charge. In return, we ask that you politely respect our opinion (even if it seems to have been made quickly; a lot of things can be spotted right away) and that you are courteous with regard to the number of items you bring to show us. A few are just fine, but please save larger amounts of items for if/when you are ready to sell.

  • Sometimes, We Might Say No


    It is always important to listen to your gut in the jewelry industry.

    Occasionally, we will come across a piece that just doesn't feel right to us. If we are not confident in our ability to properly identify an item, we do reserve the right to politely decline our certified appraisal services.


    We promise it's nothing personal.
  • A photo of File-A-Gem's certified jewelry appraisal folder.
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Certified Insurance Appraisal

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