Appraisals

Gemological University of America (GUA), an independent appraisal company, provides appraisal reports for items — loose polished diamonds, colored diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, and most jewelry — accompanied by objective evaluation reports from reputable professional gemological laboratories. Upon customer request, GUA will forward gemological findings to GUA.

GUA EXPERTISE


GUA staff includes skilled market analysts and certified members from top nationally accepted appraisal organizations.

GUA APPRAISAL REPORTS


GUA offers a variety of comprehensive reports, including data such as a description of each piece, its analysis and attributes, digital photo, diagram(s), archival documentation, and a formal report approximating its designated fair market value.

Each report is completely objective — free of any conflict of interest with wholesalers, retailers, or auction houses.

Report sizes include:

Full Reports

  • Comprehensive findings with supporting diagrams and/or photos, on full-size laminated sheets (typically 8.5” x 11”).
  • These are packaged in silver GUA card-stock folders and clear plastic sleeves.

  • View a GUA Appraisal Report

Mini Reports

  • Key findings, often with basic diagrams and/or photos, on compact, laminated cards.
  • These are designed in a range of sizes ideal for retail use:

Appraisal Summary — 3.25” x 5”, a small report in a silver GUA card-stock folder. As an exclusive bonus, free GUA Appraisal Summaries accompany all full-size GUA Diamond, Hearts & Arrows Diamond, and Cut Grade Diamond Reports issued for loose stones.

View a GUA Appraisal Summary

Micro Appraisal Report — 3.125” x 3.125”, to fit a standard jewelry box.

Appraisal ID Card — 3.25” x 2”, a credit-card size.

Appraisal Gem Tag — 2” x 1”, to fit a loose stone or ring display tray.

GUA SAFEGUARDS


From start to finish, client property and information are protected. Stones and jewelry are kept in a secure insured facility. And final documents include a variety of intricate security measures to ensure their authenticity.

GUA SUBMISSION PROCESS


Report work typically begins with a complimentary scheduled short meeting, for a preliminary review of the stone or jewelry. However, clients can also choose shipped, hand-delivered, and, in some cases, appointment-based services.

Appraisal pricing is available in the GUA Price Schedule.

To schedule an initial consultation, submit an item for appraisal, or for additional information, contact GUA customer service at 888  GUA 4 (888 345 6789) or appraisal@GUA-USA.COM.

Please note: GUA reports are subject to report terms & conditions.