Northern Appraisal Services specializes in appraisals of modern and antique jewelry, watches, pearls, diamonds and gemstones. We provide insurance appraisals, estate appraisals, diamond grading, gem identification, and diamond certification for the central Ohio area including Worthington, Dublin, Lewis Center, Columbus, Pickerington, Westerville, Hilliard, Gahanna, Clintonville, Powell, Grove City, Pataskala, Reynoldsburg and Upper Arlington.

Why an independent jewelry appraiser

What's so important about being independent and what does that mean?

An independent jewelry appraiser is one that is:
   - not an employee of a retail organization,
   - prepares appraisals in their own name,
   - is a professional that works only as a jewelry appraiser in the industry,
   - is respected as a professional by others in the jewelry industry and continues to educate themselves on the ever-changing aspects of the industry.

24K gold bracelet

	An independent appraiser is: Unbiased. A true independent appraiser should not buy or sell. Therefore they have no interest in the sale of an item and can assess values that are honest and accurate with current market values.
	Experienced. Mitchell Dustin is a Graduate Gemologist who holds a diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), is an Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society and a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. He has over 20 years appraisal experience and over 25 years jewelry industry experience. Gina Dustin is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) and Pearls Graduate (GIA). She has five years experience in the industry. See our credentials.
	Timely. We perform appraisals of the customer’s jewelry while they wait and watch. No jewelry ever leaves the customer’s sight. Written documents are prepared and given to the client upon completion of the appraisal. A completely mobile gem lab provides on-site appraisals if needed.