La Jolla Gem Appraisal

AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory

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Trang Pham (Jen), GIA GG

The only AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory in San Diego County

Gem & Jewelry Appraisals In San Diego, CA

Jewelry appraiser Trang Pham (Jen) is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist. She is one of only two Accredited Members of the American Society of Appraisers, Gems & Jewelry Discipline, in San Diego County. She won the 2022 Rising Star Award from the American Society of Appraisers for her significant contributions and successes throughout the year within the valuation profession.  

At La Jolla Gem Appraisal, your jewelry will be examined scrutinously in your presence, and a comprehensive appraisal report with a thorough description and a credible opinion of valuation will be delivered accordingly.

Your appraisal report will be rendered in accordance with the following:

The current version Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation.
The Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics of The American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
Certified Gemological Laboratory

Gemological Laboratory Services

Providing Objective Valuation Services For Diamonds, Gemstones, Pearls, Watches, Contemporary and Estate Jewelry

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Jewelry Appraisals

Our appraisal reports include a thorough description of your jewelry, including its quality, condition, and any unique features that may impact its value. We also provide a credible opinion of valuation, which is essential for insurance, estate, and resale purposes.

Jewelry Consulting Service

Consulting Service

As the only AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory in San Diego, we use advanced technology and scientific methods to provide our professional, independent, and unbiased opinions of the identification, quality, and grading.

Jewelry Brokering Service

Brokering Service

We provide services in selling jewelry for our private clients who wish to convert the jewelry that no longer fit their lifestyle into liquid assets or for estates and trusts seeking to sell collections or partial collections.

Jewelry Appraisal Services

Providing Objective Valuation Services For Diamond Appraisals, Selling Jewelry & Gemstones, Pearls, Watches, Contemporary and Estate Jewelry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a jewelry appraisal and why would I need one?

A jewelry appraisal is an unbiased, evidence-based valuation for a specific purpose, as of a specific date, that is based on researched market data that is analyzed and formulated into a report prepared by a trained, experienced professional valuation specialist.  

You need jewelry appraisal reports for a variety of reasons: to determine Replacement Value for insurance scheduling; or Fair Market Value for estate planning, equitable distribution, tax liability, dissolution of marriage, litigation; or Marketable Cash Value for reselling your jewelry.  In other instances, you may need to a jewelry appraisal for post lost purposes.

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Client Reviews

Take a look and see what our clients are saying about our gem & jewelry appraisal services.

Jen at La Jolla Gem Appraisal was fast and professional. I needed a Rolex appraised during their busiest time of the year (holiday season). She also connected me with a quality buyer as I wanted to sell my watch. I won't hesitate to use her services again in the future. Whether you need appraisal for insurance reasons or estimating an items value and authenticity this place has you covered!
Paul Cheyne

Paul Cheyne

I highly recommend Jen and La Jolla Gem Appraisal. I scheduled an appointment and watched while Jen studied and evaluated my ring. As promised a formal written appraisal, that I can use for insurance purposes, was emailed to me two weeks later. Jen is very knowledgeable and tells you what she is doing as you watch her evaluate your jewelry. I trust Jen's knowledge and handling of precious items.
Michele Goodman

Michele Goodman

Affiliations

Prestigious organizations that La Jolla Gem Appraisal is associated with:

ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF SAN DIEGO
Accredited Gemologists Association
GIA Alumni Association Member
Jewellery Appraisers of the World
Women's Jewelry Association

State-of-the-art Gem Lab

We are proud to be the world’s 56th AGA Gemological Laboratory

State-of-the-art Gem Laboratory
State-of-the-art Gem Laboratory

By acquiring the AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory (CGL) status - AGA CGL #56, we are joining some of the world's leading gemological labs that believe in excellence and are dedicated to establishing the highest ethical and professional standards of practice.

We schedule appointments Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.