Jewelry appraisal / repair question
 

Hello, What jeweler would you use in the local area, including TV and as far as Ocala, to appraise and repair fine diamonds / diamond jewelry? Asking for a friend. His concern is to get accurate appraisals; and to get a report in order to avoid the stone(s) being switched in the event of a future repair being needed. He wants an AGS certified jewelry company/jeweler, and a GIA gemologist.

Here is the info he would like to get:

"A written report of the diamond’s dimensions, approximate body color, and clarity with a diagram mapping significant inclusions and external blemishes; before you deliver custody of it for ring resizing or other work. Thus, what is returned to you can be compared to what you gave to the person or firm doing the work."

Thanks in advance, Freeda

Coast to Coast

I agree with the prior poster, Coast to Coast is very reasonable and they do very nice work. My wife has had a couple of items repaired there and she was very happy.

have you had good luck with these guys????

i couldn't get them to call me back, so i quit trying a few months ago.

maybe i should try again.

I had something repaired for a friend. They have an on-site repair guy who did a good job. They seem to be upfront and flexible with sales. But I don't think I could trust any jeweler. They all seem to be kind of shady. Of course, I'm too cheap to buy expensive jewelry. To me, the best place to buy jewelry is Costco because you can return it for a full refund at any time, even years later. If you buy something from a local jeweler, you will never get a refund.

Asking for a friend? If that is true, your friend should ask themselves. Switching stones is criminal THEFT. Proving it is difficult-chain of custody. Resizing can often be done while you wait. If, an older mount, it may be worn and a remount, to prevent stones from falling out may be wise.

Arden's Jewelry in Lake Sumter Landing. They are the best in our area.

Art in Gold on 466 Lady Lake

Gold & Art
 

Used them for years 👍👍👍

Which one???

Gold in art. Very reputable.

Coast to Coast, on CR 301, just north of CR 466, on the west side of 301. We have been using them for more than 10 years. Very honest, and reputable. It's a family owned business. Chris is a particularly nice fellow. The store is behind Gio's Italian restaurant.

Coast to Coast Jewelry and Coin
4.8 out of 5.
26 Google reviews
Small business Jeweler in Oxford, Florida
Family-run store offering coins, jewelry & watches, including estate pieces, plus repairs.
Service options: In-store shopping · Curbside pickup
Address: 3941 Co Rd 201, Oxford, FL 34484
Hours: Opens 10 AM
Phone: (352) 748-2388

Gold in Art

Wow...........Lots of good suggestions.

I have a family ring I need sized, but was not comfortable with all the "unknown" jewelers down here.

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