How Selling Unworn Jewelry Can Improve Your Finances
Many people have valuable jewelry sitting in a box, unworn
April 1, 2025
Pacific Jewelry & Watches is an independent company based in Los Angeles that provides professional appraisals for jewelry, watches, gold and more for insurance or estate purposes. We also buy items such as diamonds, jewelry, and precious metals at fair prices.
Pacific Jewelry & Watches sets the standard for expert and ethical appraisals and purchasing for jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches, gold, silver, platinum, coins, and more. With twenty years of impressive industry experience, we strive to always provide clients with transparent, comprehensive, and detailed appraisals.
Principal Paul Shikhvarger, a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), adheres to the highest professional and ethical standards that are used by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). With twenty years of experience, Paul enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients and continues to educate himself to ensure the fairest appraisals.
Many people have valuable jewelry sitting in a box, unworn
Designer jewelry is more than just an accessory—it’s an investment.
If you own a luxury watch, whether it’s a Rolex,
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Paul was a pleasure. Easy to meet with, professional, easy to deal with, and overall had a great experience. Highly recommend.
Had a fantastic experience at Pacific Jewelry & Watches. Paul was honest, professional and efficient. Paul assisted me with appraising an engagement ring and confirming all of its properties. He was very knowledgeable and I would go Paul again for any jewelry & watch needs.
Paul is a genuine and kind individual who provided exceptional assistance with a watch issue I was facing. Beyond solving my problem, I enjoyed an engaging conversation with him on various topics. I highly recommend Paul to anyone looking to sell watches or jewelry. His 5-star customer service is truly commendable!
Whatever reservations I had about selling jewelry was completely put at ease when I met Paul. He was fair, informative, and really knows the market. You will get very reasonable assessments whether you are selling or want an appraisal, and the location is very safe in a nice part of town. Highly recommend.
Paul i was very pleased with your professionalism in handling my account how you took your time and reviewed the items and determined a fare value Very well done Thank you again Larry
Paul was great! He spent time explaining the value and origin of my pieces. I will be taking more pieces back to him!
Paul has always helped me with appraising my jewelry! He’s so fast with responding and with getting back to me with my appraisal reports! I can’t recommend him enough! Friendly, fast, and so nice! My appraiser for life!
Paul has always helped me with appraising my jewelry! I can't recommend him enough! He's knowledgeable, kind, communicative, and quick with appraisals! I...
I called Paul to examine two rings I bought from a new jeweler. I wanted to confirm that they were as described when purchased. Paul was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He explained the pre and post-lab-grown diamond market, the process of creating lab-grown diamonds, and how appraisals work. He could have recommended a full appraisal but was honest and fair and also explained why, in this case, it wasn’t necessary. After examining my rings and using sophisticated machinery, Paul verified that while they were good quality, one small stone was not as represented. I appreciated Paul’s wealth of knowledge, fairness, and the fact that he chose to give the benefit of the doubt to the original jeweler and not slander them. I will absolutely go back for any jewelry or appraisal needs. I would also trust him if I needed to sell any jewelry or metal serving ware. (p.s. The original jeweler confirmed the error and replaced the stone without any questions.)
I called Paul to examine two rings I bought from a new jeweler. I wanted to confirm that they were as described when purchased. Paul was incredibly...
I needed an appraisal for an engagement ring in order to put on my insurance personal articles policy. Paul was easy to get an appointment with and turned around the appraisal in about a day. Very professional. Would highly recommend. Parking is tricky in this area, so you might ask him the best place to park, as reserved parking for this building seems to be reserved for the CPA firm. Overall a great experience.
Paul has helped me a couple times for watch and jewelry appraisals. He has always been super helpful, easy to work with and is honest in is assessments. He...
Paul is an absolute delight to work with. He is reliable and communicates very well and in a timely manner. Pacific Jewelry & Watches really knows their stuff! Paul has been able to authenticate items for me and even purchases gold jewelry, watches and silver items. For any and all of your jewelry needs, I would highly recommend working with Pacific Jewelry & Watches.
An Unforgettable Experience - Thank You, Paul! Losing loved ones is never easy, and having to part with items that have been in my family for generations...
Pacific Jewelry is the only place I will go to from now on. He is extremely informative and helpful with all of the evaluations. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to sell or get evaluations for what they have . Don’t waist your time at other locations. This will be the best place you will find. Thank you again! See you soon!
Had a great experience with Paul. He’s transparent, friendly, and gave me the best offer by far. Really recommend him.
Paul was very knowledgeable and helpful evaluating my grandmother’s jewelry and educating me on the quality and the current market, especially since I walked in knowing absolutely nothing. He was nice and professional and was flexible with my schedule too. I will definitely be using Paul in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a jewelry appraiser or buyer.
Great business to work with. Zero BS transaction. Very happy customer.