Appraisals

APPRAISING JEWELRY IS THE MOST CHALLENGING TASK IN THE JEWELRY BUSINESS. It is much more than a service offered by many jewelers. IT IS A PROFESSION UNTO ITSELF.
Tom takes photos and notes on jewelry WHILE CLIENTS SIT WITH HIM. After departing with your jewelry, he will complete his research and mail/email the appraisal report within 2-4 days.

We serve individual customers, estate planning professionals and insurance agents throughout the United States. Tom Tivol himself is a Graduate Gemologist in Residence from the Gemological Institute of America. All of our appraisals adhere to the highest standards of testing, laboratory equipment and appraisal methodology. Tom teaches the Art & Science of Appraising along with his Jewelry Design and Gemology courses at the University of Kansas. Tom is an attorney whose practice revolves around the Federal Trade Commission Rules for the jewelry Industry. He brings over 55 years of experience to the business. He adheres to the code of ethics set forth by the UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE.

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