appraisal in New York City?

With over twenty years experience in wholesale and retail sales, David Wolf is consulted by litigation attorneys, insurance underwriters, claims adjusters, and estate administrators. A published expert on Reproduction versus Antique Diamonds, Gemstones and Jewelry, Mr. Wolf currently serves as President of the New York City Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers.

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I pulled the above from the 'Appraisers' link above....there were some other NY listings (Albany, Garden City, Long Island) as well.

Sometimes their websites give you a good idea of what you can expect to pay, but our appraiser charged us $125 per hour. One stone you can estimate will take about an hour, depends on what they do.

I think you definitely should have it checked out. It may cost a few hundred more but you aren't dropping 2 cents here...you're dropping eight thousand dollars. Make sure its on the right stone.

Good luck!

I can heartily reccomend Macy's on 34th street.

The appraisal cost is 1% of appraised value. They have trained gemologists on staff, but I believe you must make an appointment.

 

A client used the service and I went along with him. At the time he'd not yet purchased the diamond - he suggested Macy's as an appraiser- this was a diamond with a GIA report and they examined and verified the diamond.

It was done in a thourough and professional manner.

 

Hope this helps

I doubt that Macy's would measure crown angles.

As far as the appraised value- it is general practice to appraise things at 10-50% more than the item actually sells for.

I guess the reason is it makes the buyer feel better- and also the beancounters at Macy's who get 1% of the appraised values.

But as Kayla has said, the people there at the 34th Street store are very good to work with. It's really nice to hear the way they treated you!