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Appraisal Associations


Useful contact information if you’re looking for a professional to value your gem or jewelry item.

  Appraiser at work

GIA does not provide an appraised value for gemstones or jewelry. This service should be performed by an independent appraiser. An appraisal should contain a quality analysis, description, and valuation of the gemstone or jewelry item.

While GIA does not recommend individual appraisers, there are several national appraisal associations and networks that will be able to help you locate an appraiser in your area. Many of these associations require their appraisers to have a GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma (GG), as well as additional appraisal training. To locate an appraiser, either contact the headquarters of each association (listed below) or consult your local phone listings.

The following list is for information purposes only and does not imply endorsement by GIA.

Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) (U.S. only)

American Gem Society (U.S and Canada)
Certified Gemologist, Certified Gemologist Appraiser, Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser

American Society of Appraisers (U.S. and International)
Master Gemologist Appraiser

Appraisers Association of America, Inc. (U.S. only)

Appraisers International Society (AIS) (U.S. and International)
Accredited International Valuer, Appraisers International Society Valuer, Appraisers International Society Certified Valuer

The Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers (U.S. and International)

Canadian Gemmological Association (Canada only)
Canadian Professional Jewellery Appraising

Canadian Jewellers Association (Canada only)
Accredited Appraiser Program (AAP)

International Society of Appraisers (U.S. and Canada only)
Certified Appraiser of Personal Property

The Jewelry Judge Network (U.S. and Canada only)

National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (U.S. and International)
Certified Master Appraiser

National Association of Goldsmiths' Institute of Registered Valuers (U.K. and Republic of Ireland only)
 
National Council of Jewellery Valuers (Australia only)