Our Services

Our G.I.A.-trained Graduate Gemologists are available to provide comprehensive assistance for all your gem and jewelry requirements. We offer written appraisals at a rate of around $200 per item depending on complexity of the item. Additionally, we offer verbal estimates, evaluations, and other expert recommendations at $300 per hour for our gemological expertise.

Appointments are available on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

To schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone or text at (949) 992-4559, or via email at ocjewelryappraisers@gmail.com.

As a court-appointed expert witness, our jewelry appraisals are suitable for a range of legal matters, including divorce proceedings, estate settlements, and insurance evaluations.

Written Jewelry Appraisal

• Insurance Appraisal - written document required for insuring jewelry

• Estate Appraisal - written document for valuing estate and inheritance items

• Fair Market Appraisal – written document for selling, barter, bankruptcy, divorce, etc.

• Liquidation Value – written document for collateral

• Gem Grading, and Damage Report – written document with detailed gemological information

Selling Your Jewelry

We offer jewelry brokering services and can refer you to or act as a liason to reputable dealers across the country who will give you the most for your pieces! By selling to the right person, you can get the most for your piece!

Selling a vintage piece of jewelry? Estate dealers are your best bet. Selling a sapphire? A colored stone dealer will know how to maximize its value! We’ll use our connections and expertise to help you get the most out of your jewels!

Email us photos and any supporting documents you have for your pieces and we can give you a rough estimate of what you can expect for your pieces free of charge! ocjewelryappraisers@gmail.com

Gemological Lab Report

We'd love to help you get your diamond or colored stone certified by an independent laboratory like G.I.A., so that you can have peace of mind, and get the highest valuation possible. 

Damage Reports

We'll assess the damage on your jewelry (chipped diamonds, scratched gems, etc) to assist you on your insurance claim.