I have been working in the jewelry industry for 20 years and established Jewelry Appraisals, Inc. 14 years ago with a vision to conveniently serve retail jewelry stores, law offices, and private clientele with the most efficiently prepared and comprehensive jewelry appraisals in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC. Specializing in the areas of gemstone identification, diamonds, colored stones, separating synthetic from natural, enhancements, watches antique and period jewelry. Appraisals are done for the purposes of insurance, liquidation, Fair Market Value and estate processing in the comfort of a local jewelry store or in the privacy of your home and office while you watch. The appraisal documentation is completed with descriptive details and accuracy within the grading codes and ethics of the Gemological Institute of America and The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. My goal is to build strong and long lasting professional relationships with my clientele through trust, dedication, experience and my quest for knowledge within my ever-changing industry. Thank you, Melanie D. Joiner Graduate Gemologist (GIA) Senior Member Appraiser (NAJA) Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA)