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Nelson Coleman Jewelers prides itself on educating the public about jewelry that they own.
Precious metal prices are at record highs! Make sure you're protected against loss, theft or damage with up-to-date insurance appraisals. Insurance industry experts recommend updating personal property appraisals a minimum of every 5 years. Nelson Coleman appraisials are prepard by Ceretified GIA Graduate Gemologists and exceed insurance company guidelines. While-you-wait independent appraisals are also available with Gary Lester, GIA Graduate Gemlogist; Senior Member, Nationa Association of Jewelry Appraisers.
Anything from an item passed down from your Grandmother to a 25th anniversary gift. We are experts in the fields of insurance appraisals, estate appraisals, as well as fair market value appraisals. In addition to employing four GIA trained Graduate Gemologists, one American Gem Society Certified Gemologist Appraiser, and one independent appraiser, we also are equipped with an American Gem Society Certified Laboratory.

Our Appraisers:
- Amanda Coleman – GIA Graduate Gemologist, American Gem Society Registered
- Selden J. Morgan – GIA Graduate Jeweler Gemologist, GIA Alumni Association President, Baltimore Chapter
- Amie B. Schiffman – GIA Graduate Gemologist
- Gary Lester (Independent Appraiser) – GIA Graduate Gemologist, Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), Member of National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors. Clients have included Nordstrom, R. Bruce Carson, Masonic Museum of DC, Archdiocese of DC. He has worked in Montgomery, Baltimore, and Fairfax Counties in Maryland.
Appraisal Services Include:
- Insurance / Replacement
- Estate
- Liquidation
- Free Inspections & Cleaning
- Disposal of Unwanted Jewelry
- Free Parking in Front
Appraisal Fee Schedule:
- $65 First Item
- $50 Each Additional Item
- Unique Items, As Quoted
- $25 To Update Recent Nelson Coleman Appraisal