Jewelry Appraisal Houston

If you are needing an appraisal completed on your jewelry items then you should contact Diamond Exchange Houston today. We offer many services including jewelry appraisals Houston residents can take advantage of. At The Diamond Exchange, we offer several different types of appraisals all depending on the main purpose of why you are needing the appraisal. We have a FREE appraisal that we offer as well as an appraisal completed by a GIA graduate gemologist.

When you contact Diamond Exchange Houston we will discuss with you what type of appraisal we think will best suit your needs. On this page we will discuss with you why it is important to have your jewelry appraised, the different types of appraisals that we offer, who is accredited to do an appraisal, and how to get your jewelry appraised in Houston, TX. If you are interested in getting your jewelry appraised then contact Diamond Exchange Houston today to schedule an appointment by filling out our contact form or by calling us at 281-623-1105.

What Is The Purpose of an Appraisal?

A brief definition of a jewelry appraisal is to state specifically what types of materials are used in a particular article of jewelry as well as to state the insurance replacement value. Appraisals are usually completed shortly after the jewelry item is made into its final form. It is very helpful to receive an appraisal that way you know the carat size of the diamonds or precious gemstones that are used in an engagement ring or other piece of jewelry as well as the quality of the stones that are used. Also, the appraisal will state what type of metal is used to create the jewelry (example: 14k gold, 18k gold, platinum, etc.).

Customers normally get an item of jewelry appraised because they are interested in getting their jewelry insured. Engagement rings, diamonds, and other jewelry are normally very expensive items. Jewelry insurance is important to have especially on an expensive piece just in case the item is ever lost, stolen, or damaged. To get jewelry insurance you need to contact an insurance provider and they will normally require an appraisal that is done by an independent 3rd party GIA graduate gemologist GIA appraiser.

People often want to get their jewelry appraised before they sell it, however, this can lead to confusion. At Diamond Exchange Houston we are top diamond buyers and jewelry buyers and we often have to educate customers on the true value of their jewelry. The appraised value is normally a lot higher than the actual price of the jewelry purchased. Often, it can lead to major disappointment when a customer wants to sell their jewelry. If you have jewelry to sell and would like to get maximum value then contact Diamond Exchange Houston today about selling your jewelry on consignment.

How To Get A Jewelry Appraisal?

If you are interested in receiving an appraisal by Diamond Exchange Houston then contact us today by filling out our contact form or by calling us at 281-623-1105. We will first discuss with you what type of jewelry appraisal that we recommend for your current situation.

Types of Jewelry Appraisals Offered at Diamond Exchange Houston

At Diamond Exchange Houston we offer 2 types of appraisals. One option is a FREE jewelry appraisal and the other option costs normally around $150. Which option that you should choose all depends on the purpose of getting your jewelry appraised.

The free jewelry appraisal option offered at Diamond Exchange Houston is a verbal appraisal. We normally recommend this option to a customer that is wanting to sell their jewelry or for someone that just wants to know that they have. If you have an engagement ring, earrings, pendants, or other jewelry that you want to sell it does not help a diamond buyer like Diamond Exchange Houston or any other jewelry buyer to have an appraisal done. We will evaluate your jewelry based on our expertise to determine the value. With the free verbal appraisal at Diamond Exchange Houston, we will tell you what the jewelry is made from, the size and quality of the diamonds, as well as a purchase price and consignment price. The free option is best for customers that are just needing an estimate on what they could sell it for or to know the quality of their goods.

The other option for getting your jewelry appraised is to get a physical copy of an appraisal done by a GIA graduate gemologist. People normally get appraisals when they purchase an engagement ring or any type of expensive jewelry. This type of appraisal is done by a 3rd party appraiser and normally costs around $150. The appraisal will usually list the size and quality of diamonds used, the type of metal(s), and the value. Insurance companies will normally require this type of appraisal to grant insurance coverage.