Accredited Jewelry Appraisers, LLC, in McLean, VA, is an independent diamond jewelry and colored gem appraisal service for the Northern VA, MD and DC Metro area since 1988. We offer discerning consumers and collectors of fine jewelry a wide range of gemological services, from comprehensive jewelry appraisal reports to verification reports on diamond and gemstone jewelry purchased locally and via the Internet. In addition, Accredited Jewelry Appraisers is one of the few independent jewelry appraisal services in the greater DC Metro area with the experience to identify and appraise antique & period jewelry.

"The Appraisal Service Was Fast, Professional, And The Rates Were Well Worth It. I Look Forward To Future Business With AJA."
Michael F. - Alexandria, VA

"Mr. Allinson's work is prompt, detailed and thoroughly researched. One would expect no less from someone with almost three decades of experience in his field. Use someone other than Jeff Allinson to appraise jewelry in the DC Metro area? Don't even think about it!"
J.P. - Reston, VA

An Independent jewelry appraiser will perform all diamond, jewelry, and gem appraisal
services provided by AJA: Jeff Allinson is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Senior Member
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, and Member, GIA Alumni Association.

• Gemstones will be identified, graded, measured, and their weights calculated by volumetric formula.
• The metal content of each item will be tested and determined. All diamonds will be color and clarity graded.
• Diamonds over 1.00 will be issued a diamond certificate with color, clarity and proportion grading listed. Internal characteristics (inclusions) will be diagramed and accompanied by a key to symbols.
• Colored gemstone certificates will be issued when appropriate.
• Photomicrographs (photos through the microscope) are available if needed for insurance claims, etc.
• Your appraisal will explain the grading systems used.
• Explanation of the definition of value will be included, along with the instructions for the appropriate use of the appraisal document.