Nelson Coleman Jewelers

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Your Local Jewelry Appraisers

Protect your jewelry against loss, theft or damage with up-to-date insurance appraisals from your local jewelry appraisers at Nelson Coleman. Insurance industry experts recommend updating personal property jewelry appraisals a minimum of every 5 years. Nelson Coleman jewelry appraisal services are prepared by Certified GIA Graduate Gemologists and exceed insurance company guidelines. We are experts in the fields of insurance appraisals, estate appraisals, as well as fair market value appraisals.

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Your Local Jewelry Appraisers in Towson, Frederick, and Easton, MD!

We can perform appraisals on almost anything from an item passed down from your Grandmother to a 25th-anniversary gift. Appraisals are available on select watches and exclude flatware and silverware. There is about a two-week turnaround, so give us a call to schedule an appointment or a drop-off any day of the week!

In addition to employing four GIA Gemologist graduates, two American Gem Society Certified Gemologist Appraiser, and two independent appraiser, we also are equipped with an American Gem Society Certified Laboratory. This helps make your jewelry appraisal appointment quick and ensures accuracy by our Gemologists. You can make an appointment to get your jewelry appraised today with one of the following gemologists:

Amanda Coleman-Phelps

Amanda Coleman-Phelps

GIA Graduate Gemologist
AGS Certified Gemologist Appraiser
Amie Benson

Amie Benson

GIA Graduate Gemologist
AGS Certified Gemologist Appraiser

Independent Appraisers

Nicholle Mogavero

Nicholle Mogavero

GIA Graduate Gemologist
GIA Forensic Jewelry Specialist
AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist
Randy Lightfoot

Randy Lightfoot

Gemologist-Appraiser GG (GIA)
CG (AGS)
CM (NAJA)
RGA (ISG)
2024 USPAP Compliant

What is a Gemologist?

A Gemologist is a certified professional who identifies, evaluates, and appraises gemstones. Nelson Coleman Jewelers employs Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Gemologists to perform while-you-wait independent appraisals (subject to availability). Protecting our customers and their jewelry is important to us, which is why we recommend you get your jewelry appraised regularly.

Local Jewelry Appraisal Services

Nelson Coleman offers antique jewelry appraisal services, as well as appraisal services for your newer pieces of jewelry. Our highly specialized gemologists will be able to inspect your jewelry and give you an estimated value so that you can protect yourself against loss or theft. Insurance, replacement, and liquidation services are just a few of the services Nelson Coleman offers when we get your jewelry appraised with us. When you get your jewelry appraised with Nelson Coleman Jewelers you receive the following benefits:

  • Insurance / Replacement Services
  • Estate Appraisals
  • Liquidation Services
  • Free Inspections
  • Disposal of Unwanted Jewelry

Jewelry Appraisal Pricing

Protecting our customers against loss, theft, and damage is important to us at Nelson Coleman Jewelers. This is why we provide jewelry appraisal services at an affordable price, with an additional discount for customers who are updating a recent appraisal.

  • Starting at $95 First Item*
  • Starting at $85 Each Additional Item
  • Unique Items, As Quoted
  • $45 To Update Recent Nelson Coleman Appraisal
  • Possible Rush Order Fee for While-You-Wait Appraisals

*pricing subject to change based on the nature of the item(s)

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