Boston Estate & Gem Appraisal

About this Appraiser

Accredited Senior Appraiser, Warren H. Morss GG (GIA), ASA, is a jewelry appraiser serving the Metro-Boston area from his office and laboratory in Downtown Boston. He has over forty-five years of experience in the jewelry industry in all its many facets, including wholesale and retail sales of loose and mounted diamonds, watches, and designer Jewelry. Now wholly focused on the appraisal of your precious items and educating newcomers to the profession.

Mobile Laboratory / Home Visits
Mr Morss can come to your home, office, or bank for your convenience. The mobile gemological equipment enables him to work in almost any environment. No special requirements are needed as Warren will bring the necessary equipment, including specialized lighting. Although most examinations and data collection can be carried out in a day, large quantities of jewelry requiring appraisal might require more than one appointment at the site.

Appraisals
The most popular reason to get a jewelry appraisal is for insurance coverage. A detailed appraisal report describing your jewelry and its worth assure you of a comparable replacement in case of loss and facilitates a stress-free settlement process.

Other appraisals carried out by Boston Estate and Gem Appraisal include Estate Tax, Divorce Settlement, Donation, Damage Assessment (and impact on value), Sale and Equitable Distribution of property.

With the popularity of online purchasing and all the potential risks it entails, appraisals take on even greater importance. Being an experienced independent Gemologist Appraiser, Warren can verify that diamonds and other jewelry match the certification or assessment supplied by the vendor. Estimates on all appraisal fees are quoted at the time jewelry is presented. Item authentication is also available; this does not typically include a valuation.

Consultations
Various gemology and jewelry-related consultations are also available for those consumers needing assistance with gem identification, detection of gem enhancements, diamond grading, damage assessment, quality disputes and those requiring guiding through litigation leading to Expert Witness Court Testimony.

In addition to serving consumers, Warren provides appraisal and cataloguing services to the jewelry trade, Lawyers and Estate Planning professionals.

To discuss your requirements, please get in touch with Warren Morss using the links at the top of this page.