Appraisals & Insurance
GIA Appraisals & Jewelry Insurance
Know exactly what your jewelry is worth — and make sure it’s protected. We offer GIA written appraisals, the industry-recognized standard for assessing diamonds, gemstones, and fine jewelry, along with jewelry insurance options, all in one visit. Our gemologist is GIA trained at the New York campus and holds over twelve gemology certifications, including GIAs prestigious Ethics and Law.
GIA Appraisals
Our Gemologist
Ken “KC” Conn, staff gemologist and senior appraiser — GIA-trained at the New York campus with more than twelve gemology certifications, including GIA's Ethics and Law.
Our GIA-trained gemologist personally evaluates and documents:
- Diamonds (cut, clarity, color, carat)
- Colored gemstones
- Fine jewelry and estate pieces
- Custom and one-of-a-kind pieces
A GIA appraisal gives you a documented, credible valuation — useful for insurance, resale, estate planning, or simple peace of mind.
Jewelry Insurance by Jewelers Mutual
Once your piece is appraised, we can help you set up jewelry insurance through Jewelers Mutual so it's protected against loss, theft, or damage — no separate errand required. Ask our staff for current details when you bring your piece in.
Appraisal & Insurance FAQs
Yes, we provide GIA appraisals for jewelry, the industry-recognized standard for accurately assessing the value of diamonds, gemstones, and fine jewelry; we also offer jewelry insurance so you can protect a piece in the same visit.
A GIA appraisal follows the grading standards of the Gemological Institute of America, the industry-recognized authority for diamond and gemstone evaluation, giving you a credible, documented valuation of your piece.
Most jewelry insurance providers require a documented appraisal to set coverage limits, which is exactly what our GIA appraisal service provides.
Yes, our GIA-trained gemologist can appraise jewelry regardless of where it was originally purchased.
Appraisal time depends on the complexity of the piece; ask our gemologist for a specific timeframe when you bring your item in.
We offer jewelry insurance options as part of our appraisal service, making it convenient to protect a piece without a separate errand — ask our staff for current details.
Yes, we appraise loose diamonds and gemstones in addition to complete jewelry pieces.
An appraisal documents the piece’s assessed value for insurance or documentation purposes; our buying or pawn offer is a separate conversation based on current resale market value — ask our team about both when you visit.
Walk in during business hours; for complex or high-value pieces, calling ahead can help ensure our gemologist has time set aside.
Many jewelry owners re-appraise valuable pieces every few years or after market shifts in precious metal and diamond prices; our gemologist can advise on timing for your specific piece.