Jewelry Appraisal Services
Protect Your Valuables
Through our jewelry appraisal services, we determine the value of your pieces by documenting their exact characteristics and proving ownership. With over 70 years of experience, Federal Way Custom Jewelers has protected our customers’ investments across generations.
Our appraisals are crucial for insurance assessments, estate planning, divorces, and legal purposes. For clients looking to insure their jewelry, an accurate appraisal secures full-value replacement in the event of loss, making these services crucial.
Independent third-party written appraisals for insurance and legal purposes
On-site diamond grading and gemstone identification
Independent third-party written appraisals for insurance and legal purposes
On-site diamond grading and gemstone identification
Professional Written Appraisals
How it Works
Following industry standards, we use a reputable and accredited third-party appraiser to avoid conflicts of interest. FWCJ partners with the North American Gemological Laboratory in Bellevue, WA, guaranteeing our clients receive top-quality and ethical appraisals.
Detailed analysis of the item(s), including:
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- Identification of item type.
- Authentication and gemstone treatment evaluation.
- Condition assessment.
- Detailed measurements and grades.
- Photo documentation.
- Researched value, typically for retail replacement purposes.
Appraisals take approx. 1 week and cost $139 per item or free of charge on purchases made in our store over $2000
Diamond & Gemstone Grading
How it Works
- We offer verbal identification services for your items while you wait, typically at no charge.
- For more complex cases or rare items, our in-house gemstone expert and diamond buyer, Brandon, is a Professional Gemologist with extensive experience in the fine gemstone and rare mineral domain, capable of providing advanced analysis
- We utilize the Stone Group Laboratory in Kansas City, MO, and the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory in Carlsbad, CA, for diamonds or fine gemstones of significant value. These facilities offer third-party authentication, origin reporting, treatment status verification, and grading services, particularly beneficial for large diamonds, untreated rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and other high-value-colored gemstones.
Want to be sure that your valuable pieces are accurately valued? Reach out to us for expert guidance and assistance!
Heirloom & Estate Advising
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