What’s Your Jewelry Worth? | Jewelry Appraisals

Did you know that Harold Stevens has an in house GIA Certified Gemologist? Jewelry appraisals are important to document the value of your jewelry collection. While there are a few reasons to have your jewelry appraised, most people are using it for insurance paperwork just in case something happens. We take the process of jewelry appraisals very seriously here at Harold Stevens because having an accurate record performed by a qualified gemologist can really make the difference during a claim and to ensure that you are well protected. Just as you have invested in your jeweler we have invested in our people and our processes, and today I d like to introduce you to Nicole Bradley.  Nicole has been with us in our downtown San Diego jewelry location for a couple of years but her experience lies well beyond that. She is an experienced gemologist who is certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). GIA is the foremost authority in gemology, and they offer graduate level cou
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The 2014 Oscars Jewelry

Every year, some of the most valuable and extraordinary pieces of jewelry adorn the stars on their stroll down the red carpet we are talking millions worth, here (for details scroll to the bottom.) While some of the more opulent pieces (i.e. Angelina Jolie s 42 carat flawless diamond earrings) are intangible to most, there was a notable essence of current jewelry style trends. It seemed like vintage looks, diamonds, opals, yellow gold, bold colors and statement pieces were at the top of every celebrity s list. We make it a point to stay on top of the fashion world here at Harold Stevens Jewelers by hand selecting every piece of jewelry we have in the studio to display a curated selection reflective of our refined taste and of our customer s desires. Going the extra mile, from updating old or outdated jewelry to custom designs, we pride ourselves in giving you exactly what you want. Drop earrings, unique diamond cuts, colored stones, layers of diamond rings, chunky stacked bracelets a
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