Do you have a collection of jewelry or coins that you need appraised? Are you unsure if your jewelry or coins are worth anything or do you know they are valuable but need to appraise them to insure them? Here is some information to help you get the appraisal you need.

Types of Appraisals

There are two types of appraisals that we provide for jewelry and coins.

1. Identification of Item and Determination of Value
   
   With this service, you can come in, with no appointment necessary, and one of our experienced appraisers can quickly identify and provide a value for your item while you wait. With this service, no written appraisal is provided.  If you have a very large collection of jewelry or coins that can’t be done while you wait, the items may need to be left with us so that we can set aside time to evaluate your collection. There may also be a charge for this service on very large collections but that is determined on site.
2. Item Identification and Written Appraisal
   
   Should you need a written appraisal for insurance, estate or financial reasons, bring your items to our store and our associates can walk you through the formal appraisal process. For jewelry, we gather information, take photos and measurements, and explain whether the item needs to stay with us. Coin collections may need to be left with us so we can research, identify and value each coin. Written appraisals generally take one to two weeks after examination, depending on the current queue. We will discuss timing when we review your items.

Appraisal Costs

For onsite, quick appraisals of value, the service is free. Come in anytime with your item and we are happy to assist while you wait. Some exclusions may apply depending on the size of your collection.

Written appraisals for jewelry are $130 for the first piece and $85 for each additional piece. Bulk rates may be available for large collections. Please call for more information.

Written coin appraisals are $150 per hour.

If a collection is too large to bring to our store, please call us to discuss the collection and available options before making arrangements.

For more information on what is included in the written appraisal, please see our Appraisal Service page.

Tips for a Successful Appraisal

1. Bring your jewelry or coins to our store.
2. Don’t worry about cleaning, sorting or researching your items ahead of time.
3. If your items are broken, bring them anyway. We can still appraise them and even fix them if you are interested in that service.
4. Come anytime. No appointment necessary. We strive to make this process pain free and easy to knock off of your to-do list.