Gem and Jewelry Appraisals by
NEW ENGLAND GEMOLOGICAL LABORATORY
AND APPRAISAL SERVICES, LLC

New England Gemological Laboratory is one of fourteen appraisal firms with the highly regarded title from the American Gem Society of Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ICGA) in the USA and Canada.  Meeting the criteria for an ICGA is not an easy task and requires professional training, experience, on-going education and a stringent list of required equipment.  Why is it so hard to find qualified professional gem and jewelry appraisers?  It is a very lengthy road to qualify.  We take our appraisal tasks very seriously and are devoted to helping the consumer understand the process and to be straight forward and honest.  We have proven we have very high ethical standards time and again. 

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New England Gem Lab on the News!

ABC6 Reporter Julie Ruditzky brought her cameraman to visit New England Gem Lab in the Old Lyme, Connecticut location, as part of an ongoing investigation on the recent “Gold Rush” of consumers liquidating their unwanted jewelry and precious metal items. 

Cindy Konney, Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser of the American Gem Society, showed them how gold was tested and how dealers arrive at pricing the unwanted goods.  Prices do vary, and the upshot is that you need to understand what it is you are selling. 

Is it 14kt?  18kt?  Platinum? or Sterling?

What is the weight of the metals?

What percentage of gold is in 14kt or 18kt?

It is a very good idea to get several prices before proceeding with a sale. 

Most clients will usually accept the first offer given to them.  They just want to be over and done with it.  But, a little homework could bring you much more in a return.

Kitco.com has much information on daily metal pricing and historical metal quotes.

New England Gem Lab has services to help the consumer broker goods.  It may be a very good idea to set up an appointment to explore all your possibilities and move forward with an educated decision.  Make sure that piece you are selling for scrap metal does not have a much larger intrinsic value!

What Is the American Gem Society?

The American Gem Society is a not-for-profit trade association of fine jewelers, appraisers, jewelry manufacturers and suppliers in the United States, Canada, and Europe who are dedicated to consumer protection, ethical business standards, and development of the highest gemological skills and knowledge. AGS Mission Statement  

ICGA firms carry the CGA credentials to another level. They are independent appraisal firms that specialize in the appraisal of gems and jewelry. ICGA appraisers are qualified to provide insurance appraisals as well as more challenging appraisal assignments such as probate, equitable distribution, resale and divorce.
This elite group of Independent Certified Gemologist Appraisal (ICGA) firms, do not buy or sell jewelry, they are dedicated to providing their clients with reliable and professional independent appraisal services.
The appraisal education and experience required of the ICGA firms surpass the retailer CGA requirements. We are the authority.

Many ICGA firm applicants are also at the top of their profession in other appraisal organizations such as the American Society of Appraisers, Accredited Gemologists Association and the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.