Where is the best type of place to get your diamond ring appraised? I'm in Chicago and bought it off bluenile

Question

Where is the best type of place to get your diamond ring appraised? I'm in Chicago and bought it off bluenile

Answer 1

Look in the phone book for jewelry appraisers.  My insurance company would not accept an appraisal by a jeweler.  I needed to get my rings and earrings appraised by a certified independent jewelry appraiser.

Answer 2

i got mine done at jarod's.  it was like $120.  you can probably do it at any real jewerly store.  you'll most likely have to set up an appointment because they usually dont have an appraiser there full time

Answer 3

a reputable jeweler that is GIA certified

Answer 4

I got mine appraised at Wilmette Jewelers (obviously, in Wilmette-just outside of Chicago).  They bring in a certified appraiser once a month.  He was $65 (a lot cheaper than Jared's or the other chain stores) and he did a great job.

Answer 5

A reputable private GIA certified jeweler, as the first person said. If it's a private establishment, even better. None of the chain stores.

Answer 6

I would go to an independent jeweler.  The fancy chains will try to get you to trade in stuff so they can make money off of you.