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Appraisal Services

Areas of Expertise

Diamonds  |  Jewelry  |  Timepieces  |  Rare Coins  |  Bullion | Currency

Insurance Appraisals
We offer comprehensive appraisal services by Gemologists who are Graduates of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).   Our appraisers are highly trained specialists in the areas of antique and estate jewelry, buying and evaluations, as well as insurance replacements.
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Capabilities in:
  • Estates, trusts & legal consultations
  • Insurance purposes
  • Tax and estate purposes
  • Liquidation purposes
  • Matrimonial situations
  • Expert witness and legal consultations
  • Investment counseling 
  • Confidential transactions
Sell A Piece or Collection
Your fine jewelry may be worth more than you think. Velvet Box Society specializes in purchasing your valuables with the highest possible offers.  World renowned experts, published authors, and museum lecturers you will not find a more capable, knowledgeable, and honest experts.  

Specialists in:
  •  Large Diamonds
  • Gemstones
  • Fine jewelry
  • Antique & estate jewelry
  • Precious metals
  • Fine timepieces
  • Rare coins, currency, bullion
  • Colored diamonds
Learn more about what we buy here.
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BRIAN TY BERGER G.G. GIA
Brian Ty Berger G.G. GIA is a professional, independent appraiser of large diamonds, fine jewelry, gemstones, and antique jewelry. He has earned a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America.  He lectures on gemstones, diamonds, investment diamonds, and jewelry. 
He specializes in diamond and jewelry appraisals and works with attorneys on estates, trusts, insurance matters, as well as appraisal theories and concepts. He is also an outside expert and consults with numerous galleries and dealers on gemstone identification and evaluation.
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  • Antique & Vintage
    • Shop By Era
    • Engagement Rings
    • Cocktail Rings
    • Timepieces
    • Gentlemans Accessories
    • Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Necklaces & Pendants
    • Diamonds
    • From The Vault
    • For The Trade
    • The Archives: A Collection of Sold Items
  • Custom
    • Custom Jewelry
    • Custom Engagement Rings
    • Recreating an Heirloom
    • Family Crest Jewelry
    • Design Process
    • Schedule Consultation
  • Sell To Us
  • Services
    • Appraisal Services >
      • Appraisals
      • SELL TO US
      • Museum Collection Services
    • Schedule Consultation
    • Design Custom Jewelry
    • Recreating an Heirloom
    • Jewelry Repair
    • Timepiece Repair
    • Diamond Cutting and Gemstone Repair
    • Find Jewelry For Me
    • Find a Watch For Me
    • Insurance Replacement
    • Host a Trunk Show
    • Layaway Plan
    • Private Collection Management
  • The Brand
    • Our History >
      • Sustainability
      • Military and First Responder Discounts
      • Kimberly Process
    • Our Experts
    • Press
    • Be Social
    • Gems by VBS The BLOG
    • Reviews
    • Advice >
      • The Courtship
      • The Wedding
    • Education >
      • Educational Session
      • Antique & Vintage Education >
        • Ancient
        • Medieval & Renaissance
        • Baroque & Rococo
        • Georgian
        • Victorian
        • Edwardian
        • Art Nouveau
        • Arts & Crafts
        • Art Deco
        • Retro
        • Hollywood Glam
        • Mid-Century Modern
        • Brutalist
        • Art Organique
        • Contemporary
        • Simplistic
      • Diamond Education >
        • Diamond Carat Weight by MM
        • Comparative Round Size Info
      • Gemstone Education >
        • Diamond Laboratories
        • All About Gemstones
        • Approximate Gemstone weights
        • Carat to MM Conversion
        • Gemstone Colors
        • Created, Synthetic & Simulated Gemstones
        • Equivalents Chart
      • Engagement Rings
      • Diamond Earrings
      • Timepieces >
        • Vintage Rolex
        • Watch Terms
      • Ring Designs & Sizings >
        • Ring Width
        • Ring Size
      • Custom Jewelry
      • Metals
      • Engraving
      • Birthstones
      • Jewelry Care
      • Jewelry Terms
      • French Terms
  • Contact