“Tom was recommended by friends who had him design and make their engagement ring and wedding bands.  Working with Tom turned out to be the best decision we made.  Not only did he produce color renderings for us, but he made a sample ring with the gemstones set, so we could try on the ring before the final piece was made.  He taught us the detail of how to judge quality and price and buy diamonds, so we would not need to pay for extra rare stones, but where we could purchase the quality that looked the same and which allowed us to stay within our budget.  It was a special moment when my fiancee proposed and presented me with the ring we designed together.  Working with Tom could not have been a more wonderful experience.” — Regina and Alexy

“I heard Tom Tivol was a very fine gemologist-appraiser and that he performed his work while his clients observed.  I made my appointment and while he was writing descriptions and taking photos, he talked with me about my jewelry, when pieces were made, their design features for those decades, how the older gemstones were cut, and so on.  It was a wonderful experience.  He emailed his report the next day, and the hard copy arrived in the mail the following week.  I recommend Tom to everyone who wants a complete picture of their jewelry and an understanding of how jewelry is valued for home owner’s/renter’s insurance.” — Kathryn