Accurate Jewelry Appraisals in Tampa, Florida

Uncover what your precious piece is truly worth when you choose bracelet, necklace, and ring appraisals from Tampa Gemological Laboratory Inc. in Tampa, Florida. Our jewelry appraisals are all handled in our fixed location that features a fully equipped laboratory. This lets us be more consistent than traveling appraisers who are limited by the field equipment they use.

Recognized, Accurate Appraisals

Tampa Gemological Laboratory Inc. is an independent jewelry appraisal service. We are not affiliated with any particular jewelry stores, but are affiliated with the entire jewelry industry and its many markets. All major insurance companies, retail jewelers, and wholesale jewelers recognize our jewelry appraisal services, so you know you can count on us for accuracy. In addition, any jewelry left with us is insured and we are bonded for your protection.

Appraisals

We provide retail replacement value, fair market value, estate and insurance valuations depending on your needs. During appraisal, all jewelry metals are tested and their gemstones are analyzed to see what they are, their size, and their quality. This includes weighing all pieces, determining karat weights, listing markings, and assessing value. Your diamond appraisals will also include a detailed diamond graining report for diamonds of one carat or more. We also offer colored stone reports and pearl reports.

Our appraisals are presented in booklets designed to provide detailed, accurate information on concise and easy to understand forms. We also include terminology and procedure information.

Types of Appraisals

• Retail replacement value appraisals provide the value of jewelry that can be replaced at full service jewelry stores before sales and discounts.
• Insurance appraisals offer the value that jewelry can be replaced for at discount.
• Fair market value appraisals outline values that jewelry can be bought and sold on the open market in its current condition.
• Estate appraisals provide the value that items can be sold for during a liquidation.

Gemstone Identification

Our experts will tell you if it's natural or synthetic and identify the stone. We also offer recutting reports for damaged diamonds that can be recut and salvaged. These recutting reports will include estimated carat weight, clarity, and value.

Who Can Benefit From Our Service

• Individuals
• Bank Trust Departments
• Executors for Estates
• Jewelry Stores
• Insurance Companies