Artisans Jewelers offers comprehensive appraisal services by GIA Graduate Gemologists. Our appraisers are highly trained specialists in the areas of antique and estate jewelry, buying and evaluations, insurance replacements, and customized appraisal services.
To arrange an appointment with one of our appraisers, please call (248) 374-7000.
About Appraisal Documents
Jewelry appraisals and labratory reports are two important types of reports about your gemstones and jewelry, but they are not the same documents and should be provided separately for your items.
Labratory Reports
A labratory or grading report describes an unmounted gemstone. Reports differ for diamonds and colored gems, but documentation includes specifics about carat weight and dimensions, color and clarity grades, and items relating to the gemstone’s cut and shape. Artisans Jewelers provides Gemological Institute of America (GIA), American Gem Sociery (AGS), or European Gemological Labratory (EGL) reports for many of the diamonds we sell.
Jewelry Appraisals
A jewelry appraisal can be done on any item of jewelry, regardless of the composition, style, or condition. The purpose of a jewelry appraisal is to assign a precise dollar value for an item, often for insurance purposes. An appraisal might also be necessary to settle an estate or other valuation procedures or also be used to verify an item’s true market value before making a purchase. Market values change, so we recommend you have fine jewelry appraisals updated approximately every two – three years.
