If you are looking for a quick yet thorough appraisal, I highly recommend Heidi's services. I…read morecalled Heidi to set up an appointment, and she was able to take me in within a day. In the 15 minutes I was with Heidi, I learned a great deal about my ring, and she did the appraisal right in front of me. Further, her fee was very reasonable for the level of service and convenience received. She provides the report for insurance prior to you leaving the appointment, and she has an extremely seamless process. Thanks again Heidi! I will definitely return the next time I need an appraisal.

Some people might not like to give 5 star reviews because it could mean more competition the more…read morepeople who find out about the place but when its deserved its deserved. I went into CGJ on March 10 2026 looking for silver coins and bullion. they had 2 trays with a lot of silver. Included in those trays were several Maples, a Britannia and a Krugerrand along with several other sovereign coins. There were many buffalo rounds and I even found 2 Engelhard prospector rounds. There was a lot of fractional including 1/2 oz, grams and constitutional silver. As far as selection goes I have seen more in other stores and I have seen less. They sell what they buy so I can't say that the selection will always be like this but I was very happy with the 4 items I bought and I found several more I could have bought. Now for the best part. I paid less than a buck over spot for 2 Perth mint coins and 2 prospector rounds. I asked Gia, who was awesome by the way, for confirmation and she said that was pretty much their standard pricing for generics. I think she said ASEs were 3 or 4 bucks more, still cheap compared most places. Now one might expect with prices that low the price they paid would be pretty low but it was very reasonable. I can't recall exactly because she quoted for maples, ASEs and generics but given the prices I have seen online and at other stores I would have been very happy selling to them at their prices. Further shoutout to Gia, she was wonderful to talk to. Some shop owners are grumpy old curmudgeons who just want to take your money but Gia was friendly, very informative and willing to talk (I'm a talker if you can't tell from this review) I'll probably head back today just to see what they might have.

Kurt was an absolute pleasure to work with. He replied right after I sent my request for an…read moreappraisal and I saw him the next day. He spent extra time educating me on my engagement ring and the vintage center stone. He clearly loves his work and is passionate about gems. We spoke about other colored gems too so his knowledge is not just with diamonds. He answered other separate questions about my engagement ring, was incredibly kind and patient, and even taught me how to properly clean my ring for extra sparkle and was all around just a delight! I had a lot of fun and learned a lot! Just a heads up he is cash or check only but his prices are reasonable. I would happily bring more jewelry for his appraisal and have other pieces I am planning to bring him.

Very professional service. Took many pieces of jewelry in for appraisal and received a very nice…read moreand thorough report. Maggie is lovely and a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend.

I wanted to send a note that this company has done a great job for me…read more A couple years ago I needed a quick appraisal to put a deal together and they did a very good job on time ! I Had a need for a appraisal in Niles last week called and spoke to a very helpful man who's name was brad. He got me all set up just like before and I got the appraisal back today right on time. Being on time good work and fair pricing as far as i'm concerned it's like winning the triple crown. Pleasure to work with

I had my condo appraised with IAS appraisals last month and I've been meaning to write a review…read morebecause I was really happy with the outcome. It took just a few days for my assessment to come in and the appraiser was very friendly!

Many thanks to Shirley and Reginald who helped us design and create our beautiful, one-of-a-kind…read morewedding bands. They were both so friendly and engaging and made the entire process both educational and fun. We couldn't have been any happier with any part of the process. Those "other" jewelers who put their goods in little blue boxes would do well to take a lesson from Jan Dee Jewelry. Those "other" guys don't hold a candle to the customer service and responsiveness Shirley and Reggie extended.

JanDee has been our jeweler for 25 years - from engagement and wedding rings to watches, earrings,…read morerepair of 100yo irreplaceable pieces, resizing rings, insurance valuation, and cleaning an ordination chalice from 1950. You won't find a better jeweler in the city.

This auction house handled a complex estate sale and did a fabulous job of collecting items,…read moreevaluating items and selling items. Highly recommend this auction house.

Fabulous I cannot recommend them enough!! They are the most informative, comparative and fair…read morecompany I have ever worked with!! Best ever, it's hard when you are you are losing your personal belongings, however I am so comfortable with trusting Victoria and this company. In addition Victoria helped me determine value in my sterling silver flatware. She sold it above my expectations. Would recommend Leonard Auction!

Peter Bartlow has done three appraisals on our collection, most recently this year (2025). He does…read morehis research, is professional and has always given us a quick turnaround. Strongly recommend him if you need an up-to-date appraisal for estate or insurance purposes

From the owner: Qualified appraiser, for American and European art…read more Authority on fine prints by Chagall, Miro, and Picasso. Respected opinion on authenticity for these artists. Appraisals for insurance coverage, taxes, and legal matters. Free consultation by telephone. Advice on authenticity before or after you buy an artwork . *The IRS does not require membership in any association if the appraiser meets education and experience standards.

Extraordinary service. I was referred here by one of the city's top estate jewelers to have some…read moreloose stones and jewelry inspected more carefully, with the idea that I would request formal appraisals for anything potentially of value. Eitan sat down with me and went through the items, one by one, and told me what he knew about them. Ultimately, he suggested that it wasn't worth spending the money to get any formally appraised, but he advised me on how I could sell the stones and jewelry to maximize my income. Extremely impressed. Obviously, they had every opportunity to sell me their services, and they did not. I will return when I have some "real" items to appraise. They are truly professionals! (Their classes look like fun too!)

Great job with my appraisal! Also provided a lot of information for future purchases. Thank you!read more

I've worked with The Wilcox Company since 2011. While going…read morethrough an unforeseen situation in my life, I sought out The Wilcox Company for assistance with managing my rental property. My attention was diverted to handling personal issues and unfortunately my property started showing minor neglect. THANKFULLY, Joe stepped in and addressed all the property issues. Joe counseled me on the direction of the neighborhood and expected rental income. Joe drew up a plan and put it in motion. My property is now a gem on the block generating income I never expected. Joe and The Wilcox Company are VERY PROFESSIONAL, RESPECTABLE and HONEST. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thank you Wilcox Company!!!

The Wilcox Company attentively and diligently manages rental properties. The Wilcox Company…read moreemployees are courteous and responsive and have much experience and excellent judgment.

I inherited a painting from my grandparents that I love and I always wondered about its value…read more There was no visible signature and I know very little about art so I decided to get it checked out. I chose MIR because of there A+ rating from the BBB. As soon as I arrived they greeted me warmly and I instantly felt comfortable. The office is beautiful with paintings hanging everywhere, its like a mini museum. Now on to my painting, the appraiser look at the piece and had some of his staff research the item while I was there. The painting was really dirty, but the appraiser felt it was of high quality and suggested to me that I get it cleaned and we may uncover a signature. So I decided to leave the painting with them so they could clean it. I received a call from the appraiser about a week later and they did in fact uncover a signature. To my amazement the painting was by a really important artist and worth a lot of money. When I picked up the painting it looked beautiful. Thank you MIR for all your help I would recommend you to anyone!

Farhad refuses to release my artwork. There is a story too long to explain…read more There are several reputable dealers/auction houses in Chicago. Do yourself a favor and choose one of them.

My house is finally furnished (whoo hoo!), but many of the walls are empty. When I reached out to…read moremy trusty interior designer, EEB Interiors*, for help she suggested I work with an art manager, Gregg Lane in particular, to find more gallery quality artwork rather than stocked sources. You may be wondering what an art manager does. I did! Gregg Lane works with you to determine the type of artwork that will work in your house. They even bring multiple options to your home so you can actually view and live with them for a few days. Amazing! I immediately took a liking to Lisa Gregg and Kate Lane. They came over to see my house and I loved their ideas of where they could put some of our current artwork (of course all in places I hadn't thought of). I asked them to start by looking for a painting for our living room. I gave them my budget, which I'm guessing is less than most of their clients, but they seem happy working at varying budgets. They also mentioned to me they like the challenge of finding "undiscovered" artists (aka: more affordable :)). After getting a feeling for the type of artwork my husband and I liked they sent along (first via email) a bunch of options for the living room. My husband and I picked our favorite...and Lisa showed up a few days later with an installer by the name of James and the painting. For a few days my house was basically an art gallery because she also brought along a few other paintings that she wanted me to see in the space as well. I'm so glad she did because I ended up going with a different painting after living with a few of them for a few days. The painting is absolutely perfect and completes our living room. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to find such a perfect piece if we had gone art shopping on our own & it sure would have taken a lot longer. I think it's going to take several years to fill the walls of our house so I hope Lisa and Kate liked working with me as much as I enjoyed working with them! * http://www.yelp.com/biz/eeb-interiors-chicago