LaGravinese Fine Jewelry & Watch Appraisals

09/08/2025

Never Leave Your Jewelry!

08/22/2025

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Keeping your gemstone jewelry sparkling doesn’t have to be complicated! 💍✨ In this episode of Beyond the Bling, we answer one of the most asked questions by...

01/16/2025

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Rolex prices on the secondhand market hit a four-year low, according to a new report by Morgan Stanley and Watchcharts, as prices fell for the 11th consecutive quarter.

07/12/2024

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04/26/2024

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What are the major differences between natural and laboratory-grown diamonds? Learn more about laboratory-grown diamonds and natural diamonds, from how they ...

03/10/2024

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The American jeweler has long been a trailblazer in gems for gents and now it’s upping the ante.

07/15/2023

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Tom is one of the few great appraisers left in society today. From the first call until the…

07/12/2023

Is your jewelry insured?

At the March 19 Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) luncheon, JSA president John Kennedy made a startling announcement: 2022 was the worst year for jewelry crime he’d seen in his three decades heading the group. “Over 31 years, the number of crimes has generally oscillated between 1,300 and 1,60...

07/08/2023

Planning your estate? Don't forget about your jewelry. Problems can arise if you do not have a detailed inventory of your jewelry and an equitable distribution clause.

06/30/2023

We get many calls from people who inquire about our services. After we explain everything, they will say something like "well I am calling around doing my research." My next question is "what exactly are you looking for in an appraiser as part of your research?" If anyone reading this is "doing their research", I can help. Here are the questions you should be asking, besides "price". How long have you been in the jewelry business? Are you a graduate gemologist. Do you belong to any appraisal organizations? Do you offer free updates? Do I have to leave my jewelry? Do you do home visits? What price guides do you use? Are your appraisals accepted by ALL insurance agencies?Are you insured? Are you licensed? What is your turnaround time? Are you BBB accredited with an A+ rating? Do jewelers use your services? Have you worked with attorneys and estate planners? Many of these answers are on my website or profile, but I do not mind answering them when you call. I hope this is part of your research, and you are not just calling for prices only. In the long run, it may not be a wise decision. Inexperienced "appraisers" can over or under value your jewelry causing higher premiums or problems in the event of a loss. Incorrect identifications or incorrect diamond grading can be another major problem. So please, ask more than the price ... and do your research wisely!

05/24/2023

If you think your homeowners insurance has you covered, think again. Some have limits on individual items. Most do not cover mysterious disappearance. Get a full itemized appraisals for each of your more expensive pieces!