First time getting a jewelry appraisal and left with more than I expected! Patrick was professional, detailed and created a learning session for my friends and I. Three of us went in to obtain a neutral appraisal for diamond studs we purchased from a questionable jeweler. For background, jeweler did not provide GIA certificates after multiple contact attempts. Patrick explained every step of the process and genuinely took his time to teach us and answer our questions. As suspected, the quality of our studs was not as expected. Patrick was helpful in providing guidance as to how to approach the jeweler. Given the urgency of our situation, he kindly provided finalized appraisals sooner than expected! Value of service absolutely exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Patrick! Looking forward to our next appraisal with our upgraded studs. read more

This should be a first stop for anyone looking to part with their jewelry treasures. Patrick is so knowledgeable and also very personable. This was well worth the cost. Highly recommend. read more

Five stars isn't enough. All the characteristics of a successful, private, one man business. First and foremost, takes pride in his work. Second, he is detailed and precise. Third, personable AND a good communicator. Finally, and hang on to your hat, fair in his pricing. Couldn't be happier with my experience at Gemsecure !!!! read more

I had a great experience at Gemsecure! Patrick was very easy to work with, and explained everything so well throughout the entire process. I had never gotten jewelry appraised before but had an engagement ring I needed appraised for insurance, and my experience with Gemsecure couldn't have been smoother. It was quick and easy, and I left having learned a lot about the process and about my own piece of jewelry. You can tell that Patrick genuinely wants to help his customers get a proper appraisal and a fair insurance rate. I also asked Patrick to hold off on mailing the physical copy of the appraisal packet until after I proposed -- to avoid any spoilers coming in the mail -- and he was very accommodating! I got a PDF version shortly after the appointment, and he waited until I followed up to mail the physical copy. read more

I live in Venice and was looking for a jewelry appraiser. I found Patrick made the process easy and quick. He is very knowledgable and helpful read more

I had such a wonderful experience! Patrick is a beautiful human being with heaps of expertise. He was thorough, informative, and simply a joy to chat with. read more

I needed to get my jewelry appraised and called a big box brand jeweler, different locations across SoCal. Found it odd that they all sent me to the same business. It made me feel uncomfortable and question why they might be doing that - whether it was a trusted partner or if they had an agreement to get a cut. Then there were businesses that do appraisals but also buy and sell diamonds. That seemed biased as well. Finally I came across Patrick's business and website where his site explained the exact process. I was able to get an appointment fortunately and am very glad I did. He's a wealth of knowledge and has been doing it for 25 years. He has your best interest at heart and wants to make sure you understand the value of the diamond you purchased. We walked away knowing so much more than we ever expected about diamonds. He emailed and mailed a physical copy of the appraisal and is certified to do so. To anyone thinking about buying an engagement ring or diamond, you need to talk to Patrick and get it appraised within the window. read more

I was looking for to get my engagement set appraised for insurance purposes and stumbled upon GemSecure. I decided to go here due to the great reviews. I gave Patrick a call and was so appreciative that he was able to squeeze me in prior to going on vacation. His pricing was very reasonable. The first item was $85 and the second was $65. Patrick was very knowledgeable and made the process quick and simple. We watched the appraisal process right in front of our eyes and saw his calculations matching exactly to our GIA report. I received both an emailed and hard copy in the mail. Thank you! read more

This review is long so for details see below. My quick takeaway: I walked away from this appraisal feeling informed and empowered as a consumer and jewelry buyer. I will not purchase another piece of jewelry without getting it appraised here. Not to be funny, but Patrick is a true gem! Ok here's my full review: I inherited a ring from my grandfather and was interested in insuring it. As an average individual with a few expensive jewelry purchases (wedding rings, gifts), I wished I knew about this place a long time ago. I booked an appointment online, the process was simple and easily done via email. I was nervous before my appointment and had no idea what to expect. Patrick was extremely welcoming and friendly; just his personality alone put me at really at ease. Now the actual appraisal: Patrick is a true expert. He was incredibly thorough and was able to explain the appraisal process and objectives effectively. He explained the technical elements of the appraisal and my ring. For him to explain the complexities of my item in a way that was quick and easy to understand was just incredible and something I truly appreciated. Also his service is so affordable! I was not expecting this level of service and expertise for such a low price point. I highly recommend this business and if you buy or own jewelry, I recommend seeing him right away! read more

Very LONG overdue for this review. My husband and I brought my ring here to get appraised. This was in June 2021. Patrick was phenomenal. When I say he knows his stuff, HE KNOWS HIS STUFF. Extremely knowledgeable, kind, personable, friendly, the list goes on. Any Qs we had, he answered them in a snap. He has a great energy about him and is very trustworthy. He will be our GO TO for any future appraisals. A true gem in his field! I highly recommend his services. A true master of his craft. read more

Accurate and honest appraisals. When my wife and I got married, we came to Patrick to appraise our wedding rings and her engagement ring for insurance purposes. 7 years later, my ring went missing and it was insured for almost the exact amount it took to remake it at current prices. Needless to say, Patrick's valuation was so spot-on that it only cost us the deductible to have the ring remade. I came right on back for him to appraise the new one and would recommend him for any and all appraisals you need. read more

First off I reached out to Patrick and he was able to meet me on a Sunday. He was on time and was very professional, knowledgeable and explained every step of the appraisal. I can't say enough about how positive my experience was and this is the place to go for appraisals. read more

Exceptional experience working with Patrick. Fiancé and I brought him two engagement rings passed down from our parents. He spent a full hour with us, clearly explaining every detail of the process as he went through it. It was like a master class in diamond and jewelry appraisal. Really enjoyed it and very happy with the results. Don't let his outdated website design fool you...he's a real pro. Highly recommend. read more

My engagement ring belonged to my fiance's mother who had left it for him upon her death. Patrick realized that the value of the ring was also sentimental and gave us practical tips on how to duplicate the design exactly in case it needed to be replaced. He explained every step of his evaluation clearly, was very pleasant and professional, and gave thoughtful and expertly informed answers to all our questions. read more

I had never gotten any jewelry appraised before and needed to for insurance. Based on his Yelp reviews, I chose Patrick Davis of GemSecure and definitely glad I did. First, he's a big dog person so you know he's good people , second, he explained the whole process, including how the insurance companies use the appraisal if you, god forbid, get something stolen and need it replaced. The hour I spent with him was educational and fun and he provides a hard copy of the appraisal as well as a digital copy to send to the insurance. read more

Patrick is incredible! He has a wealth of knowledge and is exacting with his appraisals, plus he is very friendly. I am always blown away by his expertise and appreciate the honest information. Finding someone that is a true professional who does not buy or sell jewelry was quite helpful with the last piece that I had him appraise. The seller's had overpriced the piece , yet with the information I received from Patrick, I felt confident negotiating a lower price. And I did! I can't recommend him enough. Thank you so much!! read more

I have used Gemsecure a couple of times and Patrick is great. He's obviously extremely knowledgeable and experienced as you can see on his website and it shows. He's very personable and trustworthy. I highly recommend him and would definitely use his services again! read more

Patrick was great ! He took the time to explain the process.My hubby and I learned so much within our visit. We highly recommend Patrick his service was second to none read more

Found him online and can highly recommend this business. He's expertise is invaluable and we will use him every time! Thank you! read more

Patrick is fantastic. He appraised everything we asked him to, provided careful documentation, and even re-appraised a few items that had actually increased in value since the previous appraisal from a decade ago by a now retired appraiser. We have absolute confidence in Patrick and he is highly recommended! read more

We really enjoyed our meeting with Patrick. He is very professional and really down to earth. He explains everything in layman terms, He does his research thoroughly, Within 7 days I received a detailed packet with all our information to insure or sell our items. I will alway use him in the future of new jewelry . Thank you Patrick!! read more

Patrick was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. He answered all my questions for wedding ring appraisal and even referred me to other helpful resources. I will definitely be coming to Patrick for any other appraisals for now on, and the value for what he provides is priceless. My only regret is not coming to him before purchasing/looking at jewelry. Do yourself a favor and speak with Patrick for any of your jewelry needs. read more

Patrick's website is a bit dated but don't let that deter you from setting an appointment with this highly certified and very warm and knowledgeable appraiser. I took an engagement ring to Patrick and without looking at the certification was really able to get all the certification metrics within a percent or so. He also walked me through every step and I felt he was a genuine and honest guy who enjoyed his work. I now know I have a guy in West LA I can trust for all my appraisal needs. Would recommend many times over. read more

He was so informative and patient with our questions. I'm glad we had the opportunity to meet this expert, who not only provided an very detailed appraisal, but also taught us a lot about what he was looking for. I can see why he has such good reviews. read more

My highest compliment that I can give any business is that I will be back. In addition, I will without hesitation, recommend Patrick's services to family, friends and acquaintances. He is super knowledgeable and easy to communicate with as well as very fair with his fees. He could have charged me 3 times what he did, but he has integrity and suggested what would be the best economical path for me. Thank you, Patrick! read more

Patrick was extremely helpful, and very thorough. I needed an insurance appraisal for my engagement ring set-up, since I recently got engaged. He was very good to communicate with regarding the appointment. He was prompt and ready on the day of my time. The office was easy to find as well. He was extremely process oriented and did an unbiased evaluation. Turns out the diamond merchant and custom ring builder gave me what I paid for, and the value checked out for very close to expectation, if not a little more. My diamond matched the GIA certification which is comforting to know, and the setting and custom work value turned out to be a very good deal. I can now rest easy knowing that our jewelry is appraised and insured. Patrick quickly turned around a pdf copy for my insurance agent, and I should have the color hardcopy within a few days. Some appraisers I called wanted 2-3 weeks for turnaround time, and needed to keep the ring...which is a huge no-no since it wasn't insured yet. Patrick was honest, and open. He was very good about educating me on the diamond industry and how valuations are made by both insurance and wholesale. I was extremely pleased with his services. I would recommend Patrick to anyone who needs appraisals...!! read more

Patrick was very professional and a pleasure to work with. He took great care with the appraisal and wrote a detailed report, which he emailed to me promptly. I recommend him highly. read more

Wow. Seriously. Patrick is the real deal. We got our new engagement ring appraised to have it insured and he was spot on with the GIA certificate. He explained the value of diamonds and even helped go over how best to insure it. He explained the differences of purchasing online vs with a jeweler. He's unbiased, thorough, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He spent time explaining a lot of what he was doing although he worked quickly and efficiently. We asked a lot of questions but wanted to ask him so many more because of how knowledge and experienced he was but we also had to get appraised an old engagement ring and wedding band heirloom so we didn't want to take up all his time. He's a really interesting guy! Thank you Patrick! -JF and DG PS def talk to him before purchasing the ring! read more

I recently got engaged and I had no idea I had to get insurance on the ring! I googled it and was able to find Patrick @ Gemsecure. I emailed him and it was so easy to make an appointment. Drove down the day of my appointment, signed in and got started! The process was so interesting and very informative. I had so many questions which were all answered so my mind is at ease now and I couldnt be any happier with choosing Patrick! Thank you for everything! Definite recommendtion for anyone and everyone. read more

I got engaged. Yay! But as soon as it happened, I was worried about theft or loss or damage. I needed to get this added to my insurance policy ASAP. A little research with my insurance company and I found out I needed to have the ring appraised. I didn't want to wait any longer than necessary and I didn't want to spend a ton. A quick google search found Patrick and GemSecure. All of his great reviews are well deserved. I called on a Tuesday and made an appointment for the following Saturday. My fiance and I showed up and Patrick immediately made us feel like he knew exactly what he was doing. He appraised the ring right in front of us and had us hold the GIA certificate (which he hadn't seen). He independently verified each point on the certificate and ensured the diamond in my ring was the one my fiance had selected. He was able to determine every piece of information exactly as the certificate showed - we were very impressed! Then, he counted all of the accessory diamonds, weighed the ring to determine the gold value and explained the labor fees and markups. We walked out of his office feeling very confident in our purchase and his expertise and professionalism. 48 hours later, I received the email version of the appraisal and I was able to start my policy ASAP. I am so happy with GemSecure and I hope to have many more pieces of jewelry to bring back in the future! read more

Patrick is a real pro. He answers all of your questions and provides EXCELLENT service. I would highly recommend that you go to him for any of your appraisal needs. read more

I had such wonderful experience with Patrick. I had purchased a ring from on online antique dealer and just wanted to make sure that all their claims were true. The appointment was easy to make and Patrick was very kind and knowledgeable. He was able to do the appraisal right in front of me (no sending it off to some random person you do not trust). He answered all my questions and he also gave me a lot of other useful information as well...I am that much of a smarter shopper now. He was able to tell me that my gemstone ring was almost 90% misrepresented by the seller. And he shared with me what to look for in the future and please be mindful that he also has no vested interest is buying or selling you gemstones or diamonds (he is 100% an appraiser he's not a broker or anything), he is 100% an appraiser. I received a verbal appraisal but then 48 hours later when I had to go back for proof for the seller (the seller said I was lying and they demanded paper proof) Patrick had already left Los Angeles and I needed to get an written appraisal within a few days he was kind enough to recommend another appraiser who was just as well credentialed, kind and courteous as he was. If you have the pleasure to work with him you'll of course get an appraisal but also a bit of knowledge as well. read more

Long overdue review. In order to insure my ring, I needed an appraisal. It was really easy working with Patrick. He had weekend hours and it wasn't too time consuming at all. He's extremely knowledgeable so it was interesting learning a thing or two more about diamonds. read more

I came here a couple years ago to appraise my ring for insurance purposes. It's appointment only. For those uninitiated to anything jewelry related, it's a great experience. I learned a lot about the cut, style, and approximate year of my antique engagement ring. He also ran it through this vibrating cleaner thing before examining for clarity. After it was all said and done, I got an envelope in the mail that included a picture and report of all the details of our appointment. It was so informative that I wished I had other jewelry to appraise just for the learning experience. PARKING: Ample metered street parking. read more

Wow! Patrick knows his stuff and will make the process of appraising smooth. I needed my engagement ring appraised and I was referred to Gemsecure. Look no further if you need jewelry appraisal, he is professional and very thorough! read more

Patrick is a consummate professional who was able to confirm my engagement ring purchase. Pro tip - book in advance. He's very busy! I learned much about my ring and about the general business as well. If I ever purchase jewelry in the future I will have some knowledge as a more informed buyer. Worth the drive and was able to authenticate my big purchase! Feel much better about getting my own independent appraisal thru Gemsecure read more

Patrick is incredibly knowledgeable of his profession and always looking to help his clients. I went to him to get a ring appraised, because I just wanted to ensure what I bought was legit. The ring wasn't very valuable, but I knew that when I purchased it. It was more for sentimental reasons. Patrick was nice enough to confirm the quality of the ring and didn't even charge me! Super nice guy! read more

I recently got engaged and had to get a ring appraisal so that my fiancé and I could insure the ring. Patrick spent almost an hour appraising the ring, explaining what the appraisal meant, making sure I'd paid what I should have (and not more), and making sure I understood the real value of my fiancé's ring... Which was higher than I'd paid ( it that we are selling it!) Patrick does everything right in front of you and on the same day. Everyone else wanted us to drop the ring off and pick it up later... Don't do that (they could switch your stone)! If you need a jewelry appraisal, go to patrick! read more

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This experience was super helpful. I really recommend anyone interested in purchasing a diamond or engagement ring should consult consult Patrick Davis before and after he was super knowledgeable and he provided a lot of unbiased and honest information. A great experience and a super insightful. read more

My husband and I needed a rolex appraised and I searched for local appraisers. I stumbled on Patrick's website. I loved how everything was clear cut (i.e., his credentials, pricing, experience, etc.). After briefly speaking with him on the phone we were able to book an appointment a few weeks out as he is extremely busy! NO WONDER! The guy is fantastic at what he does. He gave us SO much valuable information we would have never known...even outside of the watch and we really enjoyed our time with him. Because he books up fast, you may have to wait a few weeks to get in to see him but I guarantee it's worth the wait. He is very trustworthy and knowledgeable. If we ever need anything else appraised we'll go to him! read more