A written jewelry appraisal is what insurers ask for, and it takes a trained gemologist to do one properly. Every business in this list names appraisals or gemological services in its business name, listing or on its own website.
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Doland Jewelers
3865 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA 52807-2504
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Expressions Jewelers
1913 E Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803-2039
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Necker's Jewelers
4007 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807-3059
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Christopher's Fine Jewelry
160 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8480
Tue–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun–Mon closed
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Josephs Jewelers
5425 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-5303
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5:30pm, Sun closed
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Advanced Jewelry Appraisals, LLC
5550 Wild Rose Ln #400, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Ames 2
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Ames Silversmithing
220 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6238
Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
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Gilger Designs
236 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
Mon 12pm–5:30pm, Sat 10am–4pm
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Christopher's Fine Jewelry
3427 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun and Mon closed
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Artisans Jewelry Designs
516 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-1922
Dubuque 2
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Doland Jewelers of Dubuque
1735 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002-5103
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm
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James Martin Jewelers
1640 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
Tue–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sun closed, Mon closed
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Americus Diamond
100 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556-3208
Wed–Fri 11:00 to 5:00, Sat 11:00 to 3:00, Sun Mon Tue closed
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Astrological Gem
500 N 3rd St, Fairfield, IA 52556-2478
Marion 2
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Rejewel Custom Jewelers
115 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA 52302-3135
Mon-Wed 11am-5pm, Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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Hill Top Coins
695 S 11th St, Marion, IA 52302
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Waterloo 2
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Roth Jewelers
229 E 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50703-4705
Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm, Sun closed
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Facets By Susong
201 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun closed
Algona 1
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Grandgenett Jewelry
319 E Call St, Algona, IA 50511-2404
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Alta 1
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Peterson Jewelry Coins
116 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002-1135
Ankeny 1
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Fiscus Jewelers
1701 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021-4012
Mon 10am-6pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Thu-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Asbury 1
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Silver & Gold Exchange
5070 Asbury Rd, Asbury, IA 52002-2597
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Atlantic 1
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Hanson's Fine Jewelry
419 Chestnut St, Atlantic, IA 50022-1247
Tue–Wed 10am–5:30pm, Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–2pm, Sun–Mon closed
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AAA Appraisal Estate & Fine Jewelry Exchange Michael Salter
2550 Middle Rd Ste 300, Bettendorf, IA 52722
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Ginsberg Jewelers
4647 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-3209
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun closed
Clinton 1
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Don's Jewelry
200 Main Ave, Clinton, IA 52732-2242
Mon–Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sun closed
Clive 1
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Anglo International
12851 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325-8254
Cresco 1
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Holstrom's Gift and Jewelry Store
108 N Elm St, Cresco, IA 52136-1520
De Witt 1
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Necker's Jewelers
721 6th Ave, De Witt, IA 52742-1637
Grinnell 1
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Amy & Co. Fine Jewelry
903 Main St, Grinnell, IA 50112-2049
Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm
Hampton 1
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Christensen Jewelry
120 1st St NW, Hampton, IA 50441-1702
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Hands Jewelers
109 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240-3925
Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Becker's Jewelers & Gemologist
123 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641-2108
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
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Gardner-collier Jewelry
200 High Ave W Ste 7, Oskaloosa, IA 52577-2749
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Ottumwa 1
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Gardner-collier Jewelry
1110 N Quincy Ave Ste 66, Ottumwa, IA 52501-3884
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
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Pat's Jewelry Centre
251 N Main Ave, Sioux Center, IA 51250-1817
Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sun Closed
Spencer 1
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Nelson Jewelry
409 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301-4026
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm
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Capital City Coins & Bullion
7576 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324-4621
Tue–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm, Sat–Mon closed
Also in Iowa
- Custom Jewelers69
- Jewelry Repair Shops34
- Gold Buyers24
- Watch Repair Shops22
- Estate and Vintage Jewelry12
- Ear Piercing at Jewelers8
- Permanent Jewelry7
Good to know
Why do I need a jewelry appraisal?
Insurers usually ask for a written appraisal to insure a ring or other valuable piece, and an appraisal helps when dividing an estate or deciding what to sell. It describes the metal, the stones and their measurements, and states a value for the stated purpose.
How often should jewelry be reappraised?
Many insurers and appraisers suggest updating an appraisal every few years, because gold and diamond prices change. An outdated appraisal can leave a piece underinsured.