I am very thankful for Tim and his help!! I was just overwhelmed with all these different items…read morethat were passed down from my grandparents. I didn't know what to keep and what to let go of. Of course, the cost isn't the primary decision maker in what we keep, but it gives us a little more information as we decide what to hand down to our kids. For a very reasonable price, Tim reviewed my items and gave me his feedback. It was fast, helpful, and an overall great experience!!! I just love that he was able to help the every-day antique holder. I really thought any antique expert would only have professional antique dealer prices. Thanks Tim for meeting my needs and offering a good solution for me!

Tried to set up an appraisal with them, but they stopped responding for some reason. Was polite and…read moresent pics but no reply. If the item is out of their knowledge base, its okay for them to say so. Or they can refer me to someone who does have expertise.

Great company at a fair price. John was put in a…read morechallenging circumstance which he handled with tactful professionalism. Will definitely use him for all our appraisal needs.

They didn't reply after I answered their follow-up questions. And things were left at that.read more

I'm so upset with these guys I could spit! I brought in 2 watches for a new battery. One was a…read moreTAG HEUER. It was an ok battery replacement but the fancy back was installed upside down. I could have gotten over that.... BUT.. the Omega watch with diamond bezel I inherited from my mom was the main reason I'm so upset. When I picked it up, the battery cover had been hammered like the guy didn't know how to do it correctly. (He acted like he hadn't seen an Omega before) .. I called it to the attention of the co-owner and he said.. "I wouldn't worry about it". I thought these guys were top notch but I'm so sorry. to say ... .. if you ruin the case of a $2,500.00 watch while replacing a battery.. then you shouldn't be in business!

Absolutely Flawless delivery by Randal Otten. He is a true artist and very skilled jeweler. I have…read moreknown Randy Otten and Lothar Vallot for 30 years. As a master goldsmith in my past career who worked with them on projects for my Southern California store, I found only a couple of highly talented and 100% ethical and fair jewelers in my career. I have been in another industry (computers) now (due to an injury to my hand) for a couple of decades, but I have never forgotten the two at Otten and Vallot. I have sent them many referrals of friends, family, and colleagues. They have all been very happy and I have never heard anything but praise for them and their work. This time it was my turn. It is important to note, I no longer live in CA, rather in the mid-west. I have just finished standing up a new shop to get back to my art in my upcoming retirement from computing and wanted to make a new ring for my wife. When she chose a bright cut pave with milgrain, I knew I was not up for it yet. I had not done bright cut setting for decades and it is a perishable skill. As someone who did custom design, antique restoration and setting a lot in my prior career (16 years old to 30), I am extremely particular about fit, finish, and design. I worked with Randy over several weeks remotely to work with him on what we wanted, and Randy invested the time needed to make me comfortable in making such an investment from so far away. I have many options where I live, but never seriously considered any of them over Otten and Vallot. I just received the finished white gold wedding set with a 2.68 carat center, .72 carats in the engagement ring and .25 carats in the wedding band. It is absolutely stunning! I could not have hoped to do any better or to get a better result. It is exactly what my wife of 38 years wanted, and she is seriously over the moon about how it came out. You will never go wrong working with Otten and Vallot. Their prices are fair, their work top notch and their ethics unquestionable. They are true gems of the jewelry industry, and I am proud to know them...and be a customer. Randy is a rock star.

I was refereed Jennifer through a friend of mine, Jennifer assisted me with an appraisal of the…read moreestate of my parents' home in Westminster. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and helpful, asked us all appropriate questions. She also answered all questions to the matters that we were not particularly familiar with. She really did an amazing job by providing an accurate and detailed report in a timely manner. I had her use photos from the MLS. The fee was reasonable for the quality of work she had provided. It was all done within a week. I would strongly recommend her to anyone for such professional service!

I inherited a piece of property and needed it appraised for the legal process. Jennifer promptly…read moreset up an appointment, evaluated the property, and emailed me the report very quickly and professionally. She helped me get what I needed done during a difficult and challenging time. Thanks Jennifer.

Contacted Appraisal Solution for a house in the area. Tina was professional, excellent…read morecommunication and prompt with relevant information. I would not hesitate to use this company in the future. Very pleased with the results and entire process.

Requested a home appraisal due to special circumstances. She listened, she understood, and she…read moreperformed. I also called around many places to get a feel prior to hiring Tina, and none of them sounded as genuinely helpful as Tina did. She knew exactly what I needed as well. All of these factors leds me to use her services. Fair market pricing and a efficient service. Thank you so much, Tina.

I don't think the website mentions this, but Deepesh is a GIA certified gemologist (thought this…read moremay be helpful for those that are looking for this sort of thing) . He also has a very nice selection of sapphires, in all colors. We got our engagement ring appraised here and Deepesh was very honest and knowledgeable. He was very transparent with the process, and showed us how he appraises each aspect of the ring. The whole process was done in front of us and took around 20-30 minutes. He was also honest with us about specific drawbacks of the sapphire we got that allowed us to buy it at that price. Overall, I'm happy to hear that we paid a very fair price for the ring and learned more about sapphires from him. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get their jewelry appraised or to buy gemstones. Additional info: in addition to appraisals, I believe he also does jewelry repairs, gemstone sourcing, custom jewelry, and sells ring settings.

Deepesh is the Gemologist at Gems & Minerals INT INC. He is very knowledgeable and can certify your…read morejewelry for you! I learned a lot from him ! He was patrient and let me try on very beautiful jewelry ! I love my Opal and Labradorite beaded bracelet !! :) It was super cool to see an Opal rock for the first time ! Definitely checkout ASIAN GARDEN MALL IN O.C. if you love gems and jewelry ! His shop has beautiful items ! Follow me for more adventures and food vlogs ! :) -Living with Luci

My MIL needed some jewelry appraised. Had bags of pearl necklaces. Are they real? About half were…read morenot. Various rings from her MIL & mother were graded & given valuations. Retail for used jewelry is quite different. What you paid back in the day, what it's worth to replace, what it's worth to insure. She just wanted basic info as she plans to distribute to kids, grandkids, etc. Yes there is a fee. But well worth it from a laypersons point of view. Inherited jewelry is a lot about the memory of a loved one. Thanks for your assistance!

No idea what I was doing. Never thought of selling my jewelry. May helped me over the phone and was…read moreso kind and compassionate to my situation and gave me solid advice. She's well versed and professional. I appreciate more that she could imagine.

Allie came in clutch when I really needed a last minute appraisal before renewing the insurance on…read moremy ring. She was super flexible when it came to scheduling and she's mobile! She came to my house, got set up quickly and was so sweet and professional! Aside from the appraisal, she fielded all my questions with ease, was very knowledgeable and for anything she couldn't answer right away, she got back to me via text/email. I loved how willing and available she was to answer any questions, even after she sent me the appraisal. Highly recommend!

I had a wonderful experience working with Allie! From start to finish, she made the appraisal of my…read morewedding stack smooth, comfortable, and easy to understand. She came right to my studio, which was incredibly convenient, and made the process feel safe and personal which is a huge benefit work with a mobile jewelry appraiser in the South Bay area. Allie arrived on time, worked efficiently, and was extremely thorough while still being approachable and down-to-earth (I had a lot of questions). What really stood out was how easy she was to talk to. I could ask questions on the fly, and she explained everything clearly without ever making me feel rushed. You can tell she really knows her craft and genuinely cares about providing honest, high-quality appraisals. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend California Jewelry Appraisals for anyone looking for a trustworthy, friendly, and convenient jewelry appraisal service. I'll definitely reach out to Allie again for future appraisals! 10/10 recommend :)

Jeff was a professional and highly knowledgeable about real estate in our area. I feel blessed to…read morehave been able to do business with him. I would highly recommend Jeff and LA Home Appraisal. Elaine Hineman

Amazing! They did a fast and great job! Highly recommend! Will definitely use them again if neededread more