I was given my grandmother’s diamond ring ten years ago and had it appraised for insurance purposes at what I thought was a reputable jewelry store. Recently, I decided I should update the appraisal to make sure it was properly insured. A friend of mine recommended Leslie at New England Gem Lab in Newton. I’m so happy she did. Leslie spent a lot of time with me explaining exactly what the diamond was and how she graded it. It turned out that the original appraisal was wrong in two regards. First they said it was a “mine-cut” diamond and Leslie determined that it was actually an “old European-cut” diamond, and that the original appraisal had underestimated the carat weight. She wrote a very thorough, professional appraisal. Leslie was great – she made the whole process interesting and easy. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs jewelry appraised.
Pros: professional, trustworthy
Cons: none
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