Jewelry Appraisal Services

Understanding the true value of your jewelry is essential for insurance, estate planning, or personal knowledge.

Our comprehensive appraisal services combine expert gemology with detailed documentation, offering you confidence and clarity about your treasured pieces.

Estate jewelry evaluation in Louisville Kentucky with a jeweler reviewing a diamond ring

Credentials & Expertise

  • GIA Graduate Gemologist
  • Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
  • Over a decade of experience in gemology and fine jewelry.

Our Appraisal Process

We guide you through every step with care and professionalism.

Jewelry designer appraising a necklace with a client during a private jewelry consultation

1. Intake

We review your jewelry together, discussing its history and your goals for the appraisal.

Jewelry designer inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe during the custom jewelry design process

2. Pricing & Evaluation

Using advanced gemological tools and expertise, we assess your piece’s quality, authenticity, and value.

Jewelry designer working on a laptop while managing custom jewelry design projects

3. Delivery

You receive a digital easy-to-understand appraisal report, suitable for insurance or personal records.

Pricing: $125 for the first item and $100 for each additional piece brought in at the same time.

Estate Evaluations

The ideal solution for large jewelry collections

Inherited a sizable collection but unsure which pieces warrant full appraisal?

Or need help identifying fine jewelry from a diverse assortment?

Jewelry designer at The Leake Co. reviewing diamonds and custom jewelry pieces at her workbench in Louisville, Kentucky
Jewelry designer holding a custom pendant necklace while reviewing fine jewelry pieces at The Leake Co. in Louisville, Kentucky

Our Estate Evaluation service offers expert, on-the-spot assessment to help you understand the purity and general identification of your collection. With a flat hourly fee of $125, we provide clear verbal descriptions while you wait—so you can decide which pieces to prioritize for a full appraisal, restyling, or estate disbursement.

Our Estate Evaluation service is $125 per hour, with a one-hour minimum charge. Additional time is billed in 30-minute increments.

You must be present for the entire appointment. Please bring all jewelry items untangled and in presentable condition for accurate inspection.

  • Basic sorting of jewelry based on metal purity
  • Verbal liquidation estimates
  • Guidance on which items to consider for insurance appraisals
  • Verbal estimates for repairs needed on any damaged pieces

If you decide to move forward with written appraisals for any items, those will be taken in during your Estate Evaluation appointment. Written appraisals are billed separately, following our standard pricing guidelines.

Ready to Have Your Jewelry Appraised?

Protect your treasures with an expert appraisal.

Book your appointment today to ensure your jewelry is properly valued and documented.

Commonly Asked Questions

We provide Insurance Replacement, Estate, and Fair Market Value appraisals tailored to your specific needs.

Most appraisals are completed within 1-2 weeks. Rush requests may be available for an additional $75 per item.

All items are safely stored and thoroughly documented throughout the appraisal process. Access is limited exclusively to our certified gemologist.

To ensure a thorough and secure evaluation, we ask that you allow us uninterrupted time for your appraisal. For security and accuracy, visitors are not permitted during this process.

We do purchase scrap fine metals but are currently not buying preowned jewelry, gemstones, or diamonds.

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