Understanding the value of your jewelry, watches, and precious metals starts with an experienced appraisal. At Abercrombie Jewelry, our team helps clients understand what they own, from inherited jewelry and estate collections to diamonds, watches, and other valuable pieces.
With decades of experience and GIA-certified diamond expertise, we provide detailed appraisals and evaluations to help you make informed decisions about your jewelry.
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Jewelry, Diamond + Precious Metal Appraisals
We provide evaluations for a wide range of jewelry and valuables, including gold, silver, diamonds, precious gemstones, watches, coins, and other precious metals.
Our team examines each piece individually, considering factors such as materials, craftsmanship, condition, rarity, and current market demand.
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Types of Appraisals We Provide
Abercrombie Jewelry primarily provides verbal appraisals, where we review your jewelry and explain important details about the piece, including its materials, gemstones, condition, age, and estimated value.
Verbal appraisals require an appointment and typically take around 30 minutes, depending on the number of pieces being evaluated.
If you need an insurance appraisal, please note that we only provide insurance appraisals for items purchased directly from Abercrombie Jewelry.
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What to Expect During Your Jewelry Appraisal
During your appointment, we take the time to carefully examine each piece and explain what we find. While photos can provide a general idea of an item’s value, seeing the jewelry in person allows us to evaluate the details that matter most, including materials, gemstones, craftsmanship, condition, and any unique characteristics.
We encourage you to bring any information you have about your jewelry, including receipts, certificates, previous appraisals, or details about its history. This information can help us provide a more complete evaluation.
It’s also important to understand that appraised value typically reflects retail replacement cost for insurance purposes, not resale value. Jewelry may resell for around 20–33% of its retail value, and in some cases, a piece may be valued primarily for its materials or individual components.
Selling Jewelry After Your Appraisal
After your appraisal, our team can help you understand your options if you decide to sell your jewelry or valuables. Many clients come to us with inherited jewelry, estate collections, or pieces they no longer wear and want to understand before making a decision.
Every piece is evaluated individually based on its characteristics, condition, craftsmanship, and current market demand. We take the time to explain how we determine value so you can make an informed decision.
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Austin Jewelry Experts Since 1989
Founded in Austin in 1989 by Ron Rosenberg, Abercrombie Jewelry began with a passion for unique jewelry, antiques, and exceptional craftsmanship. As a family-owned business, we have spent decades helping Austin clients understand, care for, buy, and sell their most meaningful pieces.
Today, Ron’s son AJ continues that tradition, expanding Abercrombie Jewelry’s expertise in fine jewelry, custom designs, and jewelry evaluations while maintaining the personal service our clients have trusted for generations. AJ has made Abercrombie Jewelry the premier destination in Austin when it comes to one-of-a-kind jewelry, vintage bridal pieces, and spectacular custom designs.