Whitier | Norwalk | Hacienda Heights
Jewelry Appraisal experts around Whittier CA
Reviews of respected Appraisers & Gemologists who provide jewelry appraisal services to Whittier, Hacienda Heights, Norwalk and the surrounding area of Lost Angeles County. Antique, estate & modern diamond jewelry & watches are valued and included in appraisal reports for all purposes including: Insurance Replacement, Estate, Open Market, Divorce Settlement & Equitable Distribution etc.
All jewelry appraisal businesses listed on JAW:
- Are full-time accredited Appraisers and diamond experts, not retail jewelers.
- Are fully qualified and experienced.
- Have had all of their credentials independently verified by us.
- Are held to account by national and sometimes also international appraisal governing bodies.
Click the "View Profile" button on the Appraisers' listings below to view their full profile. This displays their credentials, appraisal cost, gallery, client reviews, an outline of their appraisal & gemological services and advice on how you can do business with them.
The Appraisers below are arranged in order of the number of customer reviews they have received.


American Gemological Appraisals
Whittier, California, USA
This Appraiser provides a flexible service with same-day appraisals from their location in Whittier. Valuations can also be carried out in the privacy of your Whittier / Norwalk area residence or office, where the analysis and grading of your items are carried out in your presence. Whichever your preference, you will receive an accurate, detailed assessment of your jewelry from this member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.
Appraisals on fine and antique jewelry, watches, coins and diamonds for all purposes are performed along with damage reports, post-loss... [more info, fees, reviews etc]
Nearby Appraisers who regularly assist clients from the Whittier area.

Gem Appraisals Unlimited, LLC
Glendora, California, USA
Master Gemologist Appraiser® and Accredited Senior Appraiser Teri Brossmer, heads this highly respected jewelry appraisal practice that performs jewelry valuation, diamond grading and gemstone identification.
Ms Brossmer's gem lab is based close to Whittier and carries out appraisals on fine and antique jewelry, colored gemstones and diamonds on a while-you-watch basis, so your precious items never leave your sight. Your comprehensive valuation report will normally be completed during your appointment. In some cases, where a quantity of jewels being examined... [more info, fees, reviews etc]
Types of Jewelry Appraisals
Only those specifically referred to on this page are described here
Further types will be mentioned on the Appraisers' profile pages as there are several other types of appraisal reports, each with its own particular wording, purpose, objectives and resulting values. For an expanded list of valuation types, go to the Appraisal Definitions page.
Divorce (rarely requested) - this type of appraisal is used to help divide the tangible assets of a marital estate. The type of value provided in the appraisal report will typically be determined by specific State statutes, by agreement between the parties or by the trier of fact (the Court). Commonly requested types of value include fair market value, liquidation value, replacement value and/or marketable cash value. The level of detail provided may also be a matter of agreement or decree.
Equitable Division / Distribution (occasionally requested) - Used to divide an estate among its heirs in an impartial and financially fair manner. Several different types of value could be requested by the estate administrator depending on what the heirs have agreed to or the specific needs of the estate. In general, the level of detail provided in the report is sufficient to identify the property being appraised and highlight the primary characteristics on which the value was based. Fair market value, market value, liquidation value and marketable cash value are some of the more common types of value requested by estate administrators.
Insurance Replacement (routinely requested) - Replacement value appraisals are intended to be used for scheduled insurance coverage of jewelry and watches. The descriptions are usually the most detailed of any appraisal type and include the quality and condition of the item as well as the cut, color, clarity and carat weight (calculated or estimated) of gemstones and diamonds. When appropriate, the age or historical provenance may also be considered as value elements. Depending on the specifics of the item being appraised, the replacement value may be based on the analysis of sales for similar ‘new’ items of like kind and quality or sales of ‘used’ (vintage) items of comparable kind, quality and utility.
You may have to look outside the Whittier area if you require a very specialized service that may be outwith the scope of a normal gem and jewelry appraisal, or if you require a jewelry expert or Gemologist to travel to another country. Appraisal services such a jeweler's stock audit, Capital Gains assessments and certain types of evaluation for investigations by the IRS or FBI are handled by specialists on JAW but you may need to broaden your search.
Please see the Californian Jewelry Appraisers page for more options.