A couple of weeks ago I asked
for recommendations for jewelry
appraisers. Many thanks to all who responded. I haven't yet
contacted any of the several good leads provided, but here are some
excerpts from the responses.
Lorie Leavy
AU Park
- I highly recommend Tom Terpilak, at Metro Gem Consultants, 7315
Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Md. If you google him you will see why.
- I have used Boone & Sons since 1971. 301-657-2144, Chevy Case, 1
block west of Wisconsin Ave, across from the Somerset. Darryl Boone
is the owner. My parents bought jewelry from his father, Dan Boone,
whose shop was downtown. In 1971 the family opened the shop in Chevy
Chase.
- I have taken pieces to Boone & Sons in CC and they have done a
great job for me in the past.
- I am in the market for the same service. I did get an "eyeball"
appraisal from Boone & Sons who were very nice and said if I would
like an official appraisal done, the cost would be $50.
- I have used Penny who was recommended to me by Tiny Jewel Box. She
is reasonable and fast.
- A long time ago, I used a woman whose name was, if I am remembering
correctly, Anita Diamante. She was very good. She used to work in-
house at Tiny Jewel Box, but had left to do independent work. I got
her name from them. She is/was in Takoma Park (I think the Maryland
side), so you could google her or check the phone book.
- The only jewelry appraiser in the metro area who is a senior member
of the American Society of Appraisers is Lynne Loube in Bethesda.
Her number is 301-656-2081, email
lintat@erols.com.
She has been
appraising for over 30 years and has an outstanding resume. I used
her in 2005 to appraise a number of pieces from an estate. I believe
she will work with you in a number of ways, but she was very
reasonable.
- I was very happy with Esterman Estate Jewelers in White Flint
mall. I can't remember what it cost (it's been a couple years), but
they were very helpful assessing the value of an opal ring.