Appraisals
Independent Jewelry Appraiser
San Diego, California
Georgie Hilberg, GG, GP, AJP
Impartial, USPAP-compliant appraisals for individuals, families, estates, and insurance. We don't buy or sell the jewelry we appraise, so every valuation is unbiased.
Written appraisals for:
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Insurance replacement
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Estate, probate & trust planning
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Fair market value & resale
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Divorce / equitable distribution
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Charitable donation
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Damage or loss claims
Collection Guidance
Not sure what you have? We’ll review your collection and help you decide what to keep, insure, redesign, sell, or formally appraise.
Brokerage Services
Ready to sell? We can connect you with trusted buyers in our professional network for a small fee. Brokerage is offered separately from appraisals and is always disclosed upfront.
GIA Laboratory Submission
Located just minutes from GIA's global headquarters in Carlsbad, we can submit your diamonds and gemstones for independent identification, grading, and mounted services, with official GIA reports. We handle the submission, drop-off, and pickup personally, and fees are discussed upfront.
Pricing
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Collection Guidance
$150/hour
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Standard Appraisals
$150/hour
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Complex Appraisals
$250/hour
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Brokerage Services
10% of final sale price
Appraisal fees are hourly and never based on the item's value. Final scope is confirmed before work begins.
Education & Credentials
Graduate Gemologist (GG), GIA
Graduate Pearls (GP), GIA
Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP), GIA
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Penn State University
American Society of Appraisers (ASA) GJ103 & 15-Hour USPAP
ASA Candidate Member
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) Candidate Member
Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA) Member
Professional Associations
Lab & Location
Appointments are held in my professional gemological lab and at Charles Koll Jewelry Works in San Diego.