Jewellery Valuations and Appraisals
Independent Jewellery Valuations & Gem Appraisals
Independent jewellery valuations, diamond identification and gemstone appraisal services completed onsite in Whangārei by qualified gemmologist and jewellery appraiser Johnny Sherry.
Jewellery Valuations & Gem Appraisals
New Zealand Gemological Laboratories (NZGL), a division of Fishers Jewellers, provides professional jewellery valuations, diamond identification and gemstone appraisal services throughout Northland.
All valuations are personally completed onsite by Johnny Sherry:
✓ GIA Diamond Graduate
✓ GIA Coloured Stone Graduate
✓ Accredited International Valuer (AiV)
✓ Certified Jewellery Appraiser
Whether you require an insurance valuation, estate valuation, diamond identification or gemstone appraisal, your assessment will be completed by a qualified professional with decades of practical jewellery experience.
Professional Credentials
Johnny Sherry AiSV – Appraisers International Society Valuer.
Accredited International Valuer (AiSV) specialising in jewellery, gemstones and personal property valuation.
Johnny Sherry– Gemological Institute of America Diamond Graduate, Coloured Stones Graduate. GIA Alumni Member.
GIA Diamond Graduate, GIA Coloured Stone Graduate and GIA Alumni Member.
Jewellery Appraisers Society of New Zealand Inc Member
Member of New Zealand's professional association for qualified jewellery appraisers.
Valuation Services
Insurance Valuations
Required for jewellery insurance cover and replacement protection.
Estate & Probate Valuations
Professional reporting for estate administration and family settlements.
Diamond & Gemstone Identification
Testing and identification of diamonds, coloured gemstones and laboratory-grown materials.
After-Loss Insurance Assessments
Replacement quotations and insurance support following theft, loss or damage.
Valuation Fees
Standard Jewellery Valuation — From $160
Multiple item collections and specialist assessments quoted individually.
Estate valuations, collections, diamond identification and specialist assessments are quoted individually depending on complexity and testing requirements.
Appointments are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a jewellery valuation take?
Typically 1–2 weeks depending on workload.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Appointments ensure adequate assessment time.
Can you identify laboratory-grown diamonds?
Yes. We can test and identify both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds.
Do I need to leave my jewellery?
In most cases yes, allowing complete examination and testing.
Do you provide insurance valuations?
Yes. Insurance valuations are our most commonly requested service.
Need A Professional Jewellery Valuation?
Insurance valuations, estate assessments, diamond identification and gemstone appraisal services completed onsite in Whangārei.