Jewelry Appraiser
Fine jewelry is created from precious metals such as gold and platinum paired with gemstones. Quality jeweler’s work is also an important value component. Jewelers include hallmarks identifying the purity content of their jewelry. Prominent jeweler’s often mark the piece with their name or symbol, such as the Cartier mark on this brooch.
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Jewelry Appraisals and appraisals of other fine decorative objects is offered by Alice Karle Appraisals.
As independent jewelry appraisers we have been performing jewelry appraisals for Insurance, Estate, and Sale purposes since 1996. While we do consult value guides, our main source for valuation is from research of sales of comparable items, rather than price guides alone. We have found this gives the most reliable value results. When advisable we work with the GIA Lab, and other grading services, for larger or higher quality gemstones. GIA or AGL Reports, are the accepted standard for the identification and grading of diamonds and colored gemstones.
We encourage clients whenever possible to provide receipts, gemological reports, or even old appraisals.
Office hours are between 9:30-am‑6:30pm, Monday through Friday, California time.
Alice Karle Appraisals complies with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as published by the Appraisal Foundation, and maintains a current accreditation. Alice Karle Appraisals is IRS Qualified.
We enjoy the unusual or difficult, and have relationships with specialists around the world. Our targeted research capabilities are the key to accurate identification and valuation of your important property.
Visit the Gallery for examples of jewelry and other property we have appraised or marketed. Since appraisals are confidential, values are given only for property with published sale or auction records. The Gallery contains images of appraised items with links to detailed articles. A Glossary of Terms used in the articles follows the images.
For over twenty years we have been dedicated to being of service to our clients by providing an ethical and professional service. We truly love what we do. We look forward to being of assistance to you. Whether your needs involve fine art wealth management, estate planning, insurance, or charitable donation, we are happy to advise you on your options and to provide the knowledge you need to make informed choices.
Property we appraise ranges from jewelry, sterling silver, and other decorative art, important fine and modern art of the 19th and 20th centuries, 17th century Chinese bronzes, to libraries of rare first editions.
Marketing services are also available for the sale of your jewelry, fine art, and fine decorative art. Valuation for marketing purposes is included in our appraisal practice, but is a separate service from marketing for sale. Appraisals are arms length and free of financial consideration. Disbursement or sale following an appraisal is entirely the client’s decision.