Jewelry Appraisals

Whether you've inherited a piece, want to secure it, or are considering selling, have your jewelry appraised with one of our expert gemologist appraisers. 

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. It is generally recommended to update your jewelry appraisals every 2 to 3 years. Nelson Coleman jewelry appraisal services are prepared by GIA Graduate Gemologists and strive to exceed insurance company guidelines. We are experts in providing appraisals for insurance replacement, estate settlement, liquidation, and more.

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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 Graduate Gemologists, two American Gem Society Certified Gemologist Appraisers, and two additional credentialed and qualified independent appraisers, we are also equipped as an Accredited Gem Lab with the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. This ensures timeliness and accuracy by our Gemologists-appraisers. You can make an appointment to get your jewelry appraised today with one of the following gemologists:

Amanda Coleman-Phelps

GIA Graduate Gemologist
AGS Certified Gemologist Appraiser

Amie Benson

GIA Graduate Gemologist
AGS Certified Gemologist Appraiser

Nicholle Mogavero

GIA Graduate Gemologist
GIA Forensic Jewelry Specialist
AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist

Randy Lightfoot

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

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What is a Gemologist?

A Gemologist is a professional who is trained in gemstone identification. Nelson Coleman Jewelers employs Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologists (GG) who have earned credentials with industry appraisal organizations 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 appraisals on antique jewelry, 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 opinion of value so that you can protect yourself against loss or theft. Insurance, replacement, and liquidation valuations are just a few of the services Nelson Coleman offers. 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)