I know I could pick up a phone book, go to a jeweler, or go to a pawn shop and guess it's x8 or x10, but I'm wondering if anyone has a specific recommendation? Or perhaps someone could tell me what loose gems are worth? I know there's someone on here who does this for a living, but I can't remember her screen name

2/9/2007 9:49:11 PM

QTPie

2/9/2007 10:25:38 PM

go to JM Edwards in Cary off of Kildaire Farm Rd. I take all my antique family jewelery there to get appraised. They do a great job but it will cost you $texas

2/9/2007 10:53:36 PM

send em to me, i'll check 'em out for ya.

2/10/2007 12:51:04 AM

^^ like how much? I've got one piece that I'm particularly interested in finding out what the stone's worth (not a diamond)

2/10/2007 1:01:11 AM

I had my fiance's engagement ring appraised at JM Edwards for $100. Too expensive and Edwards isn't the most amicable guy I've encountered.

2/10/2007 4:57:50 AM

^^i paid $150 but considering how much the jewelry was worth, it was small potatoes. It took over an hour to get the appraisel done and I sat with him in his office while he did it...no way i was leaving my shit there over night.

2/10/2007 11:07:14 AM

OR YOU COULD JUST PM CLAIRE BECAUSE SHE'S EASILY THE NICEST AND MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON AVAILABLE WHEN IT COMES TO JEWLERY

2/10/2007 4:11:31 PM

^^^i went to middle school with his daughter

she was....ummmm.....ok

2/10/2007 8:39:44 PM

Certified Jewelry Appraiser Kim Piracci is GREAT!

She is a bit of a drive (Chapel Hill) but she is reasonably priced - only $60 to appraise my engagement ring.

Her website - http://www.kimpiracci.com/

2/10/2007 9:45:44 PM