I met with Jane today. She is awesome. She is very knowledgeable. I will be using her if I need to…read morehave anything done in the future. Very nice and efficient. Thank you Jane

I just had several pieces of jewelry appraised by Jane and she did an amazingly thorough job. Jane…read moreis very knowledgeable and experienced. I have had other appraisals done in the past and always received a one page appraisal. I have never received an appraisal like the ones that Jane did for me. The appraisal on each piece was several pages along with specific information and photographs. I am extremely happy with the information and services that Jane provided, I highly recommend her for your Jewelry appraisals!

I had the pleasure of working with Jacob at Greater Bay Appraisals as an out-of-town client, and he…read moretruly exceeded my expectations. I needed a FMV date of death appraisal. When you're not local, you really need someone you can trust, someone skilled, responsive, and grounded in the realities of the market. Its can be a very hard time when dealing with the loss of a loved one and their property. Jacob handled this with sensitivity, respect and care. He delivered the appraisal faster than I expected, and the work itself was thorough and precise and was able to bring great insight and steadiness to complete this. It really stood out most was how thoughtful he is. He's clearly highly experienced and understands not just the mechanics of appraising, but the nuances of the local market and how to communicate what matters to a client. He took the time to explain what I needed, why it mattered, and what to expect without overcomplicating anything. His pricing is fair, his process is efficient, and he operates with a level of professionalism that's refreshing. If more people in business approached their work the way Jacob does, things would run a lot more smoothly. I'm appreciative and grateful to have found him by the help of reading the reviews of others. He's truly a great professional to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services. Thank you so much Jacob.

I highly recommend Jacob at Greater Bay Appraisal. He's friendly, professional and very easy to…read morework with. He was flexible in finding a time for us to meet and quick to get the final appraisal sent. Definitely would use their services again!

I'm a consumer and the appraiser was so professional, and very knowledgable of the area and…read morecomparables. Our appraisal report delivered on time. Highly recommend!

I've heard rumors they closed, I really hope so. Total scam between lenders and appraisers . They…read morelied directly and constantly.

It is with full confidence that I recommend this business…read more Zemin and I met through the Women's Jewelry Association, Northern California chapter. I saw that the past president of WJA Norcal was following Bay Area Gem Lab on Instagram, so I reached out to Zemin to introduce myself. We immediately began discussing the gemology and history of jade (Zemin is a jade specialist) and soon after that, she attended one of my pop-ups to investigate Guatemalan fei cui (jadeite) jade bangles that I'm selling, in preparation for her gemology lectures. Ever since, Zemin has become a trusted colleague. When I learned that she was opening a fully equipped gemological laboratory in the Bay Area, I was thrilled because I had a few pieces of vintage jade that needed certification. Zemin is a true scientist and employs the highest standards for gemological analysis and jewelry appraisal. I appreciate the transparency of Bay Area Gem Lab's stringent scientific processes and am happy to refer BAGL to the trade and consumers. I look forward to working with her again soon as an appraiser, gemologist, and jade broker. Thank you, Zemin, and congratulations on Bay Area Gem Lab!

Thank you so much for your help. The service was really professional and efficient. I needed the…read morecertificate urgently and you arranged everything very quickly, which I really appreciated. The bangle came with a certificate from China and looked great in person--nice color and water content, nothing that made it obviously look like a treated piece. But I had some doubts and decided to get it tested, just to be safe. I honestly didn't expect it to turn out to be a B+C treated jadeite. I'm really glad I went ahead with the testing. Thanks again for helping me catch this. It definitely saved me from a bigger loss.

I reached out to Bryant and he was able to come out for an appraisal on my home within the week. He…read moreknows the area and was able to give a fair appraisal based on the location and condition of the property for use in my divorce. The turnaround time for the appraisal was quick, and the price was reasonable.

Bryant came out on a very short notice and on a Saturday and completed an excellent appraisal on my…read moreproperty, very professional and easy to deal with. Thank you Bryant!

Working with Matthew was an absolute breeze.... he responded to me within an hour. The service I…read morerequested was for 3 properties, and the quote he gave me was very reasonable. After a brief phone call to establish my needs, we worked out the rest of the logistics and timing via text which was really convenient for me. He showed up promptly on time and was very personable and professional. I'm extremely happy with the appraisal services provided and happy to recommend this business!

Mathew was super easy to work with. He answered every phone call on the first ring. He was…read moreorganized and ready to work with me. I didn't feel like he was distracted by other clients. Mathew is a fair man. He was very straight forward with what he was offering, how long it would take. He earned my trust from the first consultation! I feel his prices were spot on. Although he charged the same as another company, Mathew charged 10% less than the one other company and 3% less than the third company I talked to. I chose to work with Mathew both because he was very knowledgeable about this County, plus Mathew was always available. Divorce is difficult. Mathew made me feel like I am back in control over this challenging time of my life. Clean, easy-to-access office with free parking. Accessible office. Clean and tidy word space.

I recently hired Elias Valencia Appraisals for a home appraisal, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. Elias was professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local market. He took the time to walk me through the entire process, answered all my questions patiently, and delivered a detailed, accurate report faster than I expected. What stood out most was his integrity and attention to detail--he clearly takes pride in his work, and it shows. Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or just need a reliable valuation, Elias is someone you can trust to get it right. Highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a top-notch real estate appraiser!

I've worked with Elias at EVA appraisals on dozens of real estate appraisals, and I can't recommend…read morehim highly enough. His work is spot-on, always delivered on time, and he's got a knack for making the process stress-free. Whether it was a tricky property or a tight deadline, he handled it like a pro and he consistently provided accurate and thorough reports that I could rely on. A true expert in his field!

I highly recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory. Joy is kind, professional,…read morethorough, and a real advocate for her clients. She is prompt with email and communication and very knowledgeable. She answers your questions with clarity and thoroughness. For background, I cold emailed Joy in search of help to sell a family painting. She was very quick to respond, helped answer my questions, and found an avenue for selling the piece. As an individual seeking a professional art appraiser, I was impressed by her attention to detail and personalized client service. She made sure to understand my needs in this sale and advocated for my desires in the sale. I absolutely recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory.

When we were trying to place a value on unique custom furniture we decided the best route to take…read morewas hiring a professional Appraiser. We were impressed with Joy's website and her credentials. We provided Joy with all the data and materials she needed to investigate comparable pieces in order to create a beautifully, well-crafted report that we were able to provide our clients. In addition to the formal appraisal, Joy provided us with professional advice that helped influence our designs. I would recommend Joy to any person creating or collecting art.