Jewellery Appraisals On-Site
Our clients put their valuables in our hands and their trust in our expertise…
and we are careful with both.
On-Site Jewellery Appraisal Service
Appointments are booked on weekdays. All appraisal work is done on-site by David Conger, a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Education, integrity, and decades of expertise stand behind our appraisal service.
Same-day service is available if time permits. Please contact us to book a time.
What We Offer
- On-Site Jewellery Appraisal Service
- Same Day Service - By Appointment
- GIA Diamond Grading
- Accurate & Positive Gem Identification
- Jewellery Photos
- Gold Testing
- Jewellery Sorting - (Estates)
- Chipped Diamond Repair
With 40 years of experience, we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to offer.
David Conger is a highly experienced jewellery appraiser in Ottawa, with over 40 years of experience. He has worked as an independent appraiser for 30 fine jewellery stores in the area. He completed the Resident Program in Gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Santa Monica, California and is recognized as a respected gemologist and jewellery appraiser by the trade.
- Mappins Jewellers, Ottawa, 1976 – 1979
- Graduate Gemologist, residence program, GIA campus, Santa Monica, CA., 1980
- Gemstone / Diamond Buyer and Jewellery Appraiser, Toronto, ACT II International and Karats, 1980-1981 (5-store chain)
- Founded Conger’s Gemmological Services Ltd in November 1981, an independent jewellery appraisal service
- Jewellery Appraiser for 30 fine retail stores, Ottawa area – 1981 to 1992
- Jewellery Appraiser for Revenue Canada, Customs & Excise, Ottawa area, 10 years, 1981-1991
- Called as an Expert Witness on several occasions
- Retail store owner (Conger’s Jewellers) 1992 – 2020
Insurance Appraisal
For all-risk jewellery insurance coverage, we recommend a professional jewellery appraisal by our experienced GIA Graduate Gemologist.
The evaluation is a report which details the components of your jewellery and concludes with a Retail Replacement Value. It includes a photograph of the item and the expert credentials of the appraiser.
Our appraisals are accepted by all insurance companies locally.
Divorce Settlement
Jewellery evaluations are often needed for divorce settlements in order to divide property equitably. We have a good understanding of Fair Market Value.
Fair Market Value is determined in these instances.
Estate / Probate
For Estate and Probate purposes, jewellery should be evaluated for its Fair Market Value.
A qualified jewellery appraiser will research the marketplace and create a report that will stand up in a court of law if challenged.