Professional Independent Jewelry Appraisal including Diamonds, Gemstones & Watches serving the Greater Charlotte Area
ASA Master Gemologist
Appraiser ®
Sue Whitaker is an independent jewelry appraiser specializing in the appraisal of modern and antique fine jewelry.
Sue has a state of the art a portable gem lab that allows her to travel to your location for an on-site identification, consultation or appraisal of your jewelry, diamond, gemstone or watch.
Jewelry Appraiser Qualifications
- Over 30 years of experience in the jewelry industry
- Certified as a Master Gemologist Appraiser ® with the American Society of Appraisers
- Graduate Gemologist (GG) –Gemological Institute of America
- Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
- Certified Gem Laboratory #27 & Accredited Senior Gemologist - Accredited Gemologist Association
- Appraisals are compliant with Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
- See more details on the Jewelry Appraiser Qualifications page
Jewelry Appraisal Fees
The time to perform an appraisal varies - depending on the items being appraised.
Typically our insurance appraisals start at $75 for the first item and $50 for each additional item. Approximately 95% of all items fall into these categories. Exceptions are additional plots or items with more than 30 gems, different sizes or types or gems will require extra work. The additional fee will be quoted before any work is started.
In vault, rush, or onsite appraisals are available at an additional fee.
