Jewelry Appraisal Services We Offer

We offer several types of jewelry appraisals depending on your needs, from quick verbal assessments to detailed written reports suitable for insurance and estate planning.

Verbal Appraisals

Perfect if you’re simply curious about what a piece is worth today. Our verbal appraisals provide a quick, professional value estimate without a written report.

Written Insurance Appraisals

A comprehensive, written appraisal designed for insurance replacement coverage. Includes detailed descriptions, gemstone grading, and photos for your records.

Estate & Inherited Jewelry Appraisals

Ideal for probate, estate planning, or dividing inherited jewelry fairly among family members. We provide current fair-market valuations with full documentation.

What’s Included in Your Jewelry Appraisal

Our written appraisal reports are prepared with the level of precision, documentation, and professional analysis required by insurance carriers, estate attorneys, and resale professionals. Every appraisal completed at Christopher Fine Diamonds includes:

  • • Certified evaluation performed by our in-house Graduate Gemologist
  • • Detailed documentation of metal type, purity, design, and craftsmanship
  • • Full gemstone analysis — diamond or colored gemstone grading, measurements, and characteristics
  • • High-resolution studio images of your jewelry
  • • Accurate fair-market or insurance replacement value based on current pricing and comparable sales
  • • Professionally formatted appraisal report accepted by most insurance companies

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Why East Valley Families Trust Christopher Fine Diamonds

  • Appraisals performed by our Graduate Gemologist. Your jewelry is evaluated by a credentialed expert trained in gemstone grading and professional appraisal methodology.
  • Trusted, long-standing local reputation. We’ve served Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and the East Valley for more than 20 years with a commitment to honesty, transparency, and exceptional service.
  • In-house appraisal process. Your jewelry never leaves our building — giving you confidence, privacy, and faster turnaround.
  • Clear, insurance-ready reports. Our documentation meets the requirements of most insurance carriers and can be easily submitted to your insurer.
  • Friendly, personalized care. Whether updating coverage, settling an estate, or verifying current value, our team guides you through the process with clarity and professionalism.

Meet Our Graduate Gemologist

Graduate Gemologist Derek Molina, at Christopher Fine Diamonds in Chandler, AZ

When it comes to appraising your jewelry, expertise matters. At Christopher Fine Diamonds, every formal appraisal is overseen by Derek, our in-house Graduate Gemologist, professionally trained in diamond and gemstone evaluation.

Derek brings years of hands-on experience with engagement rings, loose diamonds, colored gemstones, estate pieces, and heirloom jewelry. His advanced gemological education ensures accurate grading, precise market valuation, and clear documentation you can present to your insurance company, attorney, or family with confidence.

  • • Graduate-level gemological training & certification
  • • Expertise in diamonds, colored stones, and fine jewelry
  • • Deep understanding of current market pricing & fair-market value
  • • Appraisals completed in-house for speed, accuracy, and security
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How Our Jewelry Appraisal Process Works

We want your appraisal experience to feel simple, safe, and straightforward. Most appraisals follow these steps:

  1. Bring in your jewelry. Visit our Chandler showroom with the pieces you’d like appraised.
  2. We inspect and evaluate your items. Our team examines your jewelry, verifies metal purity, and evaluates gemstones.
  3. We research current market conditions. We compare similar items and current metal and gemstone pricing.
  4. We prepare your appraisal documentation. For written appraisals, we create a detailed, professional report with photos.
  5. You receive your appraisal. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of your jewelry’s value, along with documentation to share with your insurer, attorney, or family.

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Jewelry Appraisal – Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing depends on the number of pieces and the type of appraisal needed (insurance, estate, verbal, etc.). Many verbal appraisals are complimentary, while written appraisals start at a set fee per item. Contact us or visit the showroom for current pricing.

Walk-ins are welcome for many appraisals, especially verbal estimates. For multiple items, estate jewelry, or detailed written reports, we recommend calling ahead so we can set aside dedicated time for you.

Simple verbal appraisals can often be completed while you wait. Written appraisals for insurance or estate purposes typically take anywhere from the same day to a few business days, depending on the number and complexity of the items.

Yes. Our written appraisals are designed to meet the documentation standards most insurance companies require, including detailed descriptions, photos, and replacement values. We recommend sharing the report with your insurance agent to confirm coverage.

Absolutely. We frequently appraise inherited and estate jewelry for families in Chandler and the East Valley. We can help with valuations for estate planning, probate, or dividing pieces fairly among heirs.