GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals

Honest appraisal. I inherited some (non-​family heirloom) rings from my father. It turns out they’re barely worth anything, and Patrick gave me his assessment free of charge. Thank you so much!

I used GemSecure for an insurance appraisal. Patrick is extremely thorough and professional. He explains his process in detail and answers any questions with patience. The appraisal report in both pdf and hard copy arrived very quickly after the appointment, and was immediately accepted by my insurer. Highly recommended!

Patrick made the appraisal process quick, easy, and informative. He was to the point and friendly and I’ll be using him again the next time I need an appraisal.

Very quick, easy, and painless process to get my engagement ring appraised. Patrick was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. He even took the time to speak to my husband over the phone while he appraised my ring. The report he sent was very well organized and super easy to send off to my insurance.
Highly recommend!

Patrick is fantastic. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He patiently explains everything, and my experience there was really interesting and quite an education. I loved that I could be present while he did the appraisal. Also, I felt like he gave me his undivided attention and answered all my questions. Highly recommend Patrick and GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals.

If you have ANY jewelry that needs to be appraised I would suggest going straight to Patrick at GemSecure. He is extremely knowledgeable and honest. He was so helpful to me and my Fiancé. And when the insurance needed an updated appraisal — he did it within mins so I was able to get it to them quickly. If you’re not getting your jewelry appraised by Patrick at GemSecure… what are you even doing with your life?

Consistent with all reviews, Patrick was an integral part of the process in insuring my engagement ring. Sitting with him for an hour isn’t so much of an appraisal as it is an educational session about your piece of jewelry and the industry in whole. After leaving his office, my fiancé and I felt much more comfortable seeking out the most appropriate insurance policy for my ring. Patrick also gave great information about ring resizing and overall maintenance. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to appraise their jewelry.

Patrick is great. Very professional and informative. He appraised the loose cut diamond my fiancé bought for my engagement ring during their 1^st meeting
I got to come along the 2^nd time when my ring was complete with the final setting. We wanted an appraisal for insurance purposes.
Patrick is friendly and professional. He is not involved in the buying or selling of jewelry so he is able to provide you with an unbiased appraisal, which is rare, as many appraisers will sell jewelry just to keep their business afloat. He does the appraisal in front of you within your appointment time. We requested to see the GIA # & the slight inclusions in my ring under the scope and he happily showed us. He also educated me about diamonds, caring and cleaning for my jewelry.
There is street parking-​metered.
Appointment only. My fiancé had to make an appt 3 wks in advance as Patrick books up quickly.
I Would recommend Patrick

I found GemSecure online when I was searching for an appraiser to check out my engagement ring. Patrick’s website came up and I quickly set up an appointment. When my time came, Patrick greeted me at his door with open arms. He was so detailed during our meeting, I really learned ALOT. The final appraisal came in the name in a timely fashion and I am SO happy to have it. I will definitely be back to Patrick’s office for my next jewelry appraisal. Thanks again!

Great information, professional expert, great price and pleasant service. I now feel more secure and purposeful with gem acquisitions. Hope to see Patrick again soon!!!

After reading all of the fabulous reviews here on Unilocal,my expectations for Patrick were high. He exceeded those expectations. He is professional, personable and ridiculously good at what he does. I hope to have a reason to get back to his office sooner than later! I highly recommend Gemsecure. Thank you, Patrick, for your thorough yet speedy and accurate appraisal of my items.

Patrick isn’t afraid to give you bad news, which is exactly what you want in the guy you hired to evaluate your $$$ luxury purchase. And he doesn’t do feel-​good overvaluations, which is going to save you money on your insurance. You know those jewelry store commercials that tell you your purchase will appraise for double? Well, they’re not staying in business by giving things away at half price, so it’s actually worth about what you paid. If you insure it for more, the insurance company makes extra on your premium and you don’t recover that money when
they replace the item at market value.
I found Patrick on Pricescope because I wanted a real valuation of our heirloom stone. He walked us through the various tests he was doing, showed us how he was coming to each of the determinations, and did a lot of diamond education along the way. Although the specs were a bit lower than I’d hoped, since I had walked through the process with him I understood why and felt that the result was very fair.
If we’re ever in the market for another diamond, we will definitely be running the stone by Patrick before we purchase it. It’s already an inherently useless item, so I definitely want to make sure we’re getting what we’re paying for!

Patrick was extremely helpful. He was so professional and helpful. Not only did he appraise my necklaces quickly, but I learned a lot in the process. I got both necklaces appraised quickly and the report looked so professional. I’m very happy with his service.

I’ve never gotten any jewelry appraised before and found Patrick on Unilocal.I was a little nervous because my grandmother always told of stones being switched out behind the door but Patrick was upfront and honest what services he provides and that the jewelry would be visible at all times.
It was especially nice to not have to drive downtown and deal with parking. Patrick doesn’t buy or sell any pieces so he has nothing to lose or gain by being 100% honest about the piece.
I had about 7 rings, some antiques from the 1910’s and others newer, and Patrick was able to tell me all about the stones, metals and history of each. He was great to spend time with going over these family pieces and I was able to take notes about each one — he’s a good teacher if you want to learn with good visuals if you don’t know anything about stones and settings. I knew he knew his stuff when he came to one vintage ring that had a stone he needed to do a little more time looking at. All other rings he flew through on first glance knowing exactly what it was but them took time at the end to tell me in detail about each piece. A good appraiser is about the years he’s had b/​c he’s seen so much so he can accurately tell you about the piece if is for selling, insuring or just to have in idea of its value. He went over all my pieces in an half hour. Well worth the money.
I will be going back to have the high valued pieces officially appraised by him and will refer him out to anyone that needs an honest opinion.

I came to Patrick frantically about a Cartier Bracelet I bought from Ebay for a couple thousand dollars. After taking it to the Cartier store, they said it was not authentic. They also won’t officially authenticate if you didn’t buy it directly from the store. In order for Ebay to help with a refund because the Seller did not accept returns, they needed proof letter from an appraiser. Not only did Patrick provide a letter, he gave me a compressive report with pictures to compare the difference between an authentic bracelet and the faux Cartier 18k gold bracelet I purchased. After submitting the report, Ebay immediate gave me a refund. I owe this to Patrick for being so thorough and concise. THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING WORK THAT YOU DO!

Found Patrick via Unilocal– all the reviews are true. He is AWESOME! Extremely thorough, knowledgable, and honest. Will definitely go back to him for future appraisals.

My soon to be husband bought my ring on eBay, SUPER risky but I did my homework and made sure we had a full return option with a decent window time to return. I read countless reviews before deciding GemSecure was by far the best option!
Most places send your ring off, Patrick, the owner, does it right there in front of you. He is a no bullshit guy and was ready to tell it like it is! He’s not going to fluff any feathers, he’s like the kelly blue book of diamonds.
We had to wait a few days for the appointment (so call right away). He personally does the appraisal and it does not surprise me that he is in high demand. We were lucky in the end, he told us we got a great deal and his findings were even better then what the ebay seller claimed. The Appraisal cost $ 95 out the door. He mailed our GIA certified appraisal papers, one for the insurance and the «pretty copy» for us to keep! It will include all the details of the diamond grade and estimated value.
I always read Unilocal reviews to find the best choice but I have to admit, I only write reviews when I’m absolutely impressed:) Thanks Patrick! We are NOT returning this antique platinum diamond ring and appreciate your work!
Wendy and Turtle

Patrick appraised my engagement ring and assures me that yes, it’s a REAL diamond! YES! Haha!
Patrick is awesome! Excellent communication before the appointment and after. And, as his other Unilocal reviews reflect, he’s professional and informative. I recommend his services.
Also, if you’ve got a new engagement ring and don’t have any jewelry cleaner, pick up a jar while you’re there. It’ll make your ring extra sparkly! So worth it!

Patrick was very helpful and knowledgeable! Unfortunately for me the family heirloom jewelry I brought in to get appraised was not what I thought or hoped. However Patrick explained and shared some insight into the piece. Definitely recommend and will be going back if I have anything else I need appraised. Overall a positive experience!

I wanted to get my custom engagement ring for my fiancé appraised right after I received it, so before I received it, I went on Unilocal to try to find a highly-​rated one in Los Angeles. I read about how you usually had to give the ring over to an appraiser and come back later to get it after it was appraised and how you had to be careful where you went, because they can switch out the center diamond for a less valuable one. That really scared me so I obviously wanted to avoid one of those places. I tried looking for an appraiser that made appraisals while you were there and was fortunate enough to find GemSecure.
I called to make an appointment with Patrick, the owner and operator of GemSecure, which was very easy. Make sure you do make an appointment and not just walk in, as he can get booked fairly quickly. I came to Patrick’s office and he gave me a form to fill out my information in the waiting room. When I was finished with the form, I came into his office where he had myriad of equipment to perform his appraisal. Patrick then proceeded to perform the appraisal and he walked me through what he was doing in order to come to the correct value of the ring; he was very informative. He then gave me a value for the ring and then told me he would mail me a nice, pretty copy of the appraisal and then a copy of the appraisal for insurance purposes. Since I was looking for a good insurance company for the ring, he recommended one to me and sent them my information and the appraisal in order for them to send me a quote.
I highly recommended Patrick and GemSecure. Patrick definitely knows what he’s doing, he does the appraisal in front of you, and is honest and is nice and helpful. If you’re going to get an appraisal for any jewelry, you will not regret visiting Patrick.

This was the best experience I’ve ever had with an appraisal for a few reasons:
1. Patrick is very friendly and makes it a point to explain every step of the process to you. I learned so much from this one session despite owning and insuring my jewelry for many years.
2. I was on a tight timeline because my insurance company only gave me 10 days to get this new appraisal before they would cancel my policy. When I expressed this to Patrick, he made it a point to immediately get the paperwork to me. He asked me to email him when I got back home to remind him, but by the time I went to send the email, he had already sent me a copy of the completed appraisal. I could not have asked it to be any faster and I wasn’t charged anything extra for the expedited processing.
3. While I was complaining about my current insurance company, he informed me of another reputable insurance company that was more affordable. I got a quote from this other company and found out that they could provide me with the same coverage at half the cost that I was currently paying. So Patrick not only did a fantastic job on my appraisal, but he actually saved me money in the long run.
Simply put, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Don’t bother going anywhere else.

My experience with Patrick was great. My girlfriend and I had him appraise a ring I inherited and he was very thorough and detailed with his explanation. He was very professional and I definitely learned a lot in the hour I was in his office.
I highly recommend Patrick to anybody!

When I was at Fox Hills/​Westfield Mall I went in to a big box jewelry store to ask how much it would cost to get my engagement ring appraised. Apparently it takes two weeks and costs more than one Benjamin; you have to leave the ring with them, they send it off, and then it comes back with a report.
Since that wasn’t very enticing… Enter the search for an independent and trained appraiser (not a pawnshop or cash for gold scammer store.)
My partner and I were super fortunate to find Patrick at GemSecure. Beyond an official GIA appraisal on paper, we also got an extremely educational and informative appraisal session – aka a crash course on the value of jewelry and the jewelry industry.
We learned so much about jewelry just from this short conversation. First and foremost — the end consumer always overpays for jewelry, it only varies in how much. So… basically…Cartier and Tiffany’s are all branding. A ton of diamonds are «recycled» so that’s just marketing. And so on and so forth… Patrick provided a lot of thorough explanations, and was willing to answer any questions. He was also able to do this with a nonjudgmental and reassuring stance. Everything we learned from talking to him we are going to keep in mind as we shop for wedding bands
This is also how we learned that jewelry stores contract appraisers. If we’d gone through a jewelry store we would have paid way more and missed out on the educational/​interaction component of the appraisal. If you need a jewelry appraisal done, this has got to be the optimal way to do it.
TIPS
Read the email he sends out and arrive on time! As with all small businesses, cash is appreciated. Ample street parking in the area plus a rear lot, IIRC.

Patrick is second to none!!!
First impressions of Patrick was that he was enthusiastic, welcoming, and an individual that loves what he does BEST!!!
He is the BEST at what he does…
He is extremely detail-​oriented in his appraisal and definitely has a unmatched understanding of his craft. He also took the time to educate me on the diamond industry itself and the intricacies of purchasing diamonds!
All the accolades he has received to date is well deserved…
I WOULD RECOMMEND EVERYONE to see Patrick for appraisals!

It is exceedingly rare in this world to come across integrity, honesty and thorough competence and professionalism. That succinctly describes Patrick Davis.
I visited Patrick this afternoon for an appraisal, only after he he had already taken a substantial amount of time last week with via phone and email to discuss (on a complimentary basis) the jewelry (family heirlooms), the worth of which I was seeking to determine.
You will not only find a more knowledgeable and personable gemologist; but Patrick was thorough and explained every factor that contributed to, or detracted from the value of the items I had appraised.
Patrick’s commitment to integrity transcends an industry that is often suspect because of a focus on profit motive. Patrick’s focus is purely based on the love of what he does, as well as his concern for the clientele who come to him.
Because it is so very rare for me to encounter professionals who are altruistic and deeply honest, I wish I could give him ten stars. Just know that if you need an appraisal there’s no need to go elsewhere… He may be the single best appraiser in all of Southern California.

Patrick deserves all the business.
Amazingly professional, educational, detailed and just the right level of friendly.
He appraised an important piece of jewelry and indeed walked me through the steps, never rushing. Even helped provide a better option for insurance than the solid one I had planned to pay.
The final appraisal document was far more professional than appraisal docs that I’ve received from prior appraisers (who charged more). I’ll absolutely return to GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals in the future!
The location is upstairs and around the corner toward the intersection — actually feels safer there than right on the street.

I came here a couple years ago to appraise my ring for insurance purposes. It’s appointment only. For those uninitiated to anything jewelry related, it’s a great experience. I learned a lot about the cut, style, and approximate year of my antique engagement ring. He also ran it through this vibrating cleaner thing before examining for clarity. After it was all said and done, I got an envelope in the mail that included a picture and report of all the details of our appointment.
It was so informative that I wished I had other jewelry to appraise just for the learning experience.
PARKING: Ample metered street parking.