Jewelry Resale Appraisal
Professional Jewelry Appraisal & Consulting
Jewelry Appraisal Fees
Our fees are based on the complexity of the jewelry and the examination and research required. We offer both per-item and hourly rates, applying whichever is more cost-effective for our clients.
Most Jewelry Appraisals
$150–$250 per item
Simple Gold Jewelry
$80–$100 per item
Large Collections
$250 per hour
Intricate or unusual pieces may require additional research. All fees are discussed before proceeding.
Jewelry Appraisal For Resale
If you're considering selling your diamonds, fine jewelry, or estate jewelry, understanding their potential resale value is an important first step.
At La Jolla Gem Appraisal, we provide independent jewelry resale appraisals to help you make informed decisions and sell your jewelry with confidence. If you have inherited jewelry, unworn pieces, or valuable items you no longer wish to keep, we can help you understand their value in the secondary market and establish realistic selling expectations.
Our Jewelry Resale Appraisal Process
Your jewelry is carefully examined at our private, secure office in La Jolla, San Diego. You do not need to leave your jewelry with us.
Our appraisals are performed by a highly qualified gemologist and appraiser holding GIA, ASA, and Master Gemologist Appraiser® credentials. Reports are typically completed within a few business days, sometimes as quickly as the next day, depending on the number of items, their complexity, and the research required.
Looking to Sell Your Jewelry?
You don't necessarily need a formal appraisal to sell your jewelry. An appraisal is especially helpful when you need an independent, documented opinion of value for personal or estate purposes, or when your jewelry’s value extends beyond its intrinsic material worth due to factors such as rarity, craftsmanship, or provenance.
If your goal is simply to find a buyer for your diamonds, fine jewelry, or estate pieces, our jewelry brokering service may be a more practical option. We connect your jewelry with our network of professional buyers, helping you explore competitive offers without the additional expense of a formal appraisal, so you can maximize your net proceeds from the sale.
Gemological Laboratory Services
Providing Objective Valuation Services For Diamonds, Gemstones, Pearls, Watches, Contemporary and Estate Jewelry
Jewelry Appraisals
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 analyzed and formulated into a report prepared by a trained, experienced professional valuation specialist.
Consulting Service
As the only AGA 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.
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.
