Kimberly Graham, Graduate Gemologist, GIA, Jewelry Appraiser

01/09/2026

We had a very busy week in the office! Lots of happy young couples with engagement rings from over the holidays, estates keep coming in and individuals wanting to sell, gift or donate items. Here’s a treat of a sapphire and diamond necklace and a beautiful Colombian emerald we appraised that stood out to me this week!

Come see us with your treasures and we’l make sure they are valued property to insure, gift or donate.

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01/08/2026

GIA has some of the best continuing education in the industry. I especially enjoyed the segment on mining in Madagascar. GIA Education

01/07/2026

I remember the very first red spinel I saw. It stopped me in my tracts as the gem dealer unfolded the paper it was tucked away in. The vibrant red, the clarity, and brightness - the stone just leapt out the paper and into my heart. I thought to myself, move over ruby, there’s a new stone in town. That was over 35 years ago and it’s still a top favorite of mine. (But let’s be honest….i have a lot of favorites here)

And I’ll be showing you another great one that we appraised this week. Stay tuned.

01/07/2026

Yesterday was my first day back in the office after a long holiday break. The first client of the day asked me ‘What made you get into this?’ I haven’t been asked that in as long as I can remember. But I instantly flashed back to when I was a little girl, finding shiny rocks while camping. I giggled to myself remembering the days of hiking and playing in the mountain areas where lots of granite and quarts would glisten in the sun. It all started there. And then my great grandmother would show me all the trinkets in her jewelry box and let me try them on. I LOVED it!! I still wear some of those trinkets to this day. None of them hold great values, but the memories do.

What shiny rocks do you like? And did your grandmother let you play dress up with her jewelry?

01/02/2026

Did Santa put a ring on it? Come see us and get your special gift appraised for insurance replacement. We can help protect that precious item.

Appraisals while you watch and wait.

Knowledge you can trust.

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01/01/2026

I hope you have a diamond in the rough year!

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!

12/20/2025

This is why we love to help families and executors of wills. Please know the value of what’s in grandma’s jewelry box BEFORE an estate sale company comes in to their home to liquidate everything.

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12/18/2025

Another busy few days with estate distribution clients. What that means to you is help. We help with valuation of each item so when it comes time to distribute, or settle an estate’s jewelry collection, the executor of the estate can try their best to average out the values received by each heir. This third party, unbiased, valuation can help take the stress out of an emotion time in a family.

We don’t choose who gets what, buy, or sell any items for the estate. We are a valuable service with knowledge you can trust to engage for peace of mind. Book your appointment today.

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12/12/2025

Lots of full jewelry trays this week! Heres just a few. From engagement rings, family heirlooms going to the next generation this Christmas, estate valuations and estate settlements and a significant Rolex watch added to a gentleman’s collection, we’ve been very busy.

What ever your jewelry needs are we have knowledge you can trust.

Book your appointment now.

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12/12/2025

I have a nephew in the Navy so I was particularly partial to this custom Navy signet ring. It’s nice to have veterans as clients. We have much to thank them for.

12/12/2025