Buying & Appraisals
Whether you are insuring an engagement ring, settling an estate, or just curious about grandma's brooch, a proper appraisal turns guesswork into a number you can act on. We examine your piece with proper instruments and explain how we got to the value, in plain English.
Replacement-value documentation your insurer will accept, so a lost ring is a claim, not a tragedy.
Fair-market valuations that make dividing an estate simpler and disputes rarer.
Thinking of selling? We will tell you what it is realistically worth and what your best option is, even when that option is not us.
Engagement rings, chains, watches, and designer pieces evaluated with proper instruments, not a glance.
We test the metal, weigh the piece, measure and grade the stones under magnification, and factor in craftsmanship, brand, and condition. Then we walk you through how each factor shaped the final number, so nothing about the value is a mystery.
You leave with documentation that states what the piece is, what it contains, and what it is worth for the purpose you need, whether that is an insurance schedule or an estate file.
An inflated appraisal means you overpay insurance premiums for years. A lowball number means a loss never gets fully covered. Our job is the accurate number in the middle, backed by two decades of buying, selling, and building fine jewelry every single day.
And because we also buy gold and diamonds, our valuations are grounded in what pieces actually trade for, not textbook theory.
Find us inside The Shoppes at Buckland Hills, 194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester, CT 06042. Serving Greater Hartford, Connecticut.
Common Questions
Bring it in. We will evaluate it properly and give you a number you can trust, at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills.