Top notch appraisal from a real pro at a reasonable price. Done in a home office but he's got the whole setup. Super satisfied o

He is very responsive it cost me $315 2 1/2 hours to get my mom's jewelry appraisal. I used baggies and sharpies because there were about 20 pieces. I would use him again. He tested the gems and gold and weighed everything. I got one items certified included in that price. I think the price is good he gave me a list of people in the area i could sell my items too. read more

He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Fair prices and trustworthy. I would recommend him.

Sam was very responsive when I reached out and asked a bunch of questions about the process, pricing, etc. He was extremely thorough and I learned a ton while he appraised each piece of jewelry I brought. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone that needs a jewelry appraisal service. read more

Quick response and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and great service with integrity.

Sam spent time looking over some loose sapphires for me a few months ago and he provided a detailed, professional appraisal. He was friendly and responsive, and also patient while I worked out a time to visit his office. read more

Called around and got quotes. Called a local jewelry store in Davis. They recommended Schulman. The price is clearly best in region and he got us in for an appraisal in a few days. He appraised 4 items. He does it while you wait. He provided a professional PDF report. I'd highly recommend this business! read more

Sam appraised my ring and was detailed and fair with his appraisal! Much appreciated. Will be back in the future for more appraisals. Thanks Sam! read more

His advice about my class ring was spot on when I went to sell it. I'm grateful for his advice. It helped tremendously!! read more

Responsive, professional, and kind, Sam was able to fit me in just before the holiday to appraise my ring. I'd made a purchase on Etsy and wanted to be sure that the jewelry was truly as marketed and Sam was able to confirm not only that it was, but that I'd been given a great deal. Though the Etsy vendor was a five star vendor with many reviews and I really appreciated Sam's service to give me the piece of mind I needed. Because he offers the appraisal service in house rather than shipping your jewelry off as big box stores do, I would have been able to return my jewelry to the vendor right away for a refund if it had been made of materials other than what it was listed as and I really appreciated that. I felt that the appraisal was fair and affordable for me and I'm very thankful Sam in business. read more

Professional. Affordable. Convenient. Very Satisfied. Would definitely use again. If you leave your jewelry with a store to be appraised, not only are you likely overpaying for your appraisal, but you never really know whether when you get the item back whether the stones were swapped out after the appraisal was done and before the item is back in your possession. Having Sam appraise your items solves that. You are with the item the entire time it is being appraised. So there is no chance for Sam to swap stones. So when you leave with his appraisal in hand, you know it's actually for the stones that are in the item at the time you leave his place. Sam provided the prefect solution to this problem! read more

Sam is a great Graduate Gemologist. He is extremely talented and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

I had a variety of jewelry items evaluated by Sam Schulman today and began with Sam identifying the basic values of each item. I selected the five most valuable items I wanted a certified appraisal. Sam was thorough and analyzed the gold, diamond, platinum, precious stones, age, style, condition and other factors all included in the completed appraisals for each item. I learned a lot about the possible origins and quality of the jewels (rings, bracelet, watch, necklace, medallions). I left with the completed appraisal documents confident that they are the most accurate assessment of the jewelry. I strongly recommend Sam Schulman's services to anyone that wants a thorough process resulting in a most accurate valuation. read more

It was a pleasure meeting Sam and utilizing his education and talent. He appraised a diamond ring for me. His process was thorough and he took his time to ensure quality. I received both a printed and emailed appraisal of the ring with details and the current value. I'd highly recommend Sam for jewelry assessment and appraisal. He had a wide knowledge and has seen a world of types when it comes to jewelry, precious metals, stones, and gems. read more

Mr Shulman is a consummate professional and is client focused. He conducts his appraisals and provides quality service at a reasonable price. read more

I called Schulman Gemological Services to set up an appointment to have a silver bangle bracelet examined. I wasn't really interested in an appraisal, more so information about it, since it belonged to a family member and has sentimental value to me. Sam helped me completely over the phone without the need for an appointment. He was knowledgeable and helpful about the bracelet. When I attempted to pay him for his time, instead he just asked for a donation in his name to a charity. I know he most likely can't do this in every circumstance, but I think this reflects the quality and integrity of his service. Should I have a need, I will use his services again. read more

Sam service is top notch, thorough, and professional! I was in and out in 30 minutes with an appraisal. I would highly recommend him to family and friends for future services. Thank you! read more

Thorough professional evaluation of item and crisp documentation provided for appraisal. Will seek to return for any future need. Helpful information provided on item as well to better understand factors used in valuation. read more

Such a great service !! We took in 4 pieces of jewelry to be appraised for insurance purposes, they were all appraised while we waited. Sam is such a nice guy and explained everything while he was working. I highly recommend this place! read more

I had a ring that I wanted to get appraised and Sam was very quick to reply and set up an appointment. Very knowledgeable guy and walked me through the paperwork. Highly recommend! read more

I received a ring from my family, as a birthday gift and needed to have it appraised. I called Sam, after reading his credentials and the reviews. I found him to be very courteous, kind, knowledgeable and his appraisal was quick. Definitely would use his services again. Thank you Sam. read more

Sam Schulman appraised a diamond rig for me. He's incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. I highly recommend his services.

I have had Sam do a couple of appraisals for me and he is a pleasure to work with! He is a true professional and at a fair price. I will continue to come back to have Sam do any future jewelry appraisals as needed. Thanks again. read more

My cousin and I had the privilege to meet Sam today, so he could appraise two of my Mom's diamond rings. I had never gone through the appraisal process before so I didn't know what to expect. We were able to get an appointment right away. We didn't have to wait weeks and leave our jewelry with him until the appraisal was completed. From the moment we arrived, Sam was completely professional but also down to earth so we felt comfortable with him. He answered all of our questions and guided us through the process. Also provided us guidance and advice. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs this service. We were in and out of there in about an hour. Thank you Sam! You're the best! read more

Sam was profession and kind, and was very thorough with our jewelry appraisal. My fiancé and Sam hit it off as they both play guitar :) I wouldn't hesitate to use Sam again! read more

Sam is extremely professional and explains everything he is doing. It's nice to have him do everything when you are right there next to him the entire time. Just an overall nice guy!! Would highly recommend to everyone. read more

Sam was very responsive, amiable and professional in the excellent appraisal service he provided! His credentials, expertise and so many 5-Star reviews all speak for themselves! Without hesitation I give Sam my highest recommendation! If you are in need of a professional jewelry appraisal, look no further than Sam! read more

I was recently referred to Sam Schulman to do an appraisal on my diamond ring for insurance purposes. Sam was kindly able to accommodate my schedule and even do the appraisal while I waited. I appreciated his friendly professionalism. He's quite knowledgeable about his field and answered any questions I had. It was a pleasant and interesting experience to watch Sam examine the ring, and I left his office after just a short time with a beautifully written up appraisal. My ring was nice and sparkly too. I highly recommend Schulman Gemological Services. read more

Absolutely professional and extremely detailed. If you need an appraisal for insurance reasons, Schulman will handle it. His prices are competitive. read more

We brought my wedding ring set to Sam to be appraised, and were very pleased with the experience. Sam was easy to schedule with and accommodating to our needs. The process was quick, but thorough, and it was clear Sam really knows his stuff! We left feeling confident with our results and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an affordable, fair, and comprehensive assessment of their jewelry. read more

I am writing this review for 2 reasons. I got a gemstone appraised from Sam and it was a great experience. I had written him that I wanted both to sell and to receive an appraisal on a 26 carat tanzanite stone. He wrote me back and the first thing he said was "I have to tell you - NEVER request both a sale of a stone and an appraisal to the same person. Vince u do that most often the appraisal will be way low so they can purchase it at a reduced cost". I was so impressed by his response as I had no idea that happens. He inspects and appraises your stones. Right in front of you. No switching stones is possible. That went great! What happens next is absolutely mind blowing. I was moving out of state and I went there stupidly with a pouch that had about $9000 dollars in it. To cut to the chase, I went several more places snd when I got back to my daughters I. Priced the pouch was gone. I was absolutely devastated. We retraced my steps including Mr. Schulman's house. No luck. I went to bed that night knowing it was lost forever. Who is going to turn in a pouch of money. There was no identification in it or anything. The next day I got up and was still so sick about my ignorance the day before. In fact I bought a new Camaro the day before and couldn't even enjoy it as I was so mad at myself. Iv got back home mid afternoon and my phone ran. It was Mr. Schulman. I answered and he asked me if I found the money. I said no. He said that was because he had it. His wife found it in a chair. I cried and cried and said "I can't believe you would give it to me" to which he responded "I don't need your money to get it like that". I hurried down there. I knew he wouldn't take the $500 I wanted to offer him so I stopped and bought a large blue orchid and a $100 dining gift card. I was right. Neither of them would take money from me but they graciously accept the flower and gift card. I talked with them for a little bit and then left. I am now in Mesa, AZ and having that money back helped me so much. Most of all, it restored my faith in my fellow human beings. Life has been trying lately snd sometimes we lose hope that people will even help a person in distress. I now know there are people like this that really cared. Pls use Mr. Schulman for all your appraisal needs. You could trust him hands down. I love this couple. I wish a healthy life to themu read more

Excellent, Professional Service. I called Sam at Schulman Gemological Services to have a ring appraised that we had purchased in China. I had assumed that I had been scammed from the company in China and was relieved to find out that we had in fact purchased a fine Tahitian pearl ring. Sam is extremely knowledgeable about pearls, and all other gems. He has a high level of training in gemology. He examined and wrote the report as I waited which I appreciated very much. I would highly recommend having your jewelry appraised by Schulman Gemological Services. read more

I would highly recommend Sam Schulman for all of your Jewelry Appraisals. Several Jewelry stores request that you drop off your items for appraisal and then return after a few days or even a week. In your presence, Sam Schulman appraises your jewelry and provides documentation for insurance purposes while you wait. He is very professional and extremely knowledgeable and great to work with! Great experience. read more

I had a great experience with Sam Schulman. I needed an updated review for my insurance and after reading other Yelp Reviews decided to try him. He was reasonably priced for his service and completed his report while I watched. He explained what he was doing each step during the appraisal so it was quite a learning experience for me. I'd definitely refer him to my friends read more

You can trust everything on this appraiser. Professional, is well known and trusted in the industry. He will help you sell your appraised items to well known jewelers, they in return give the best price for your items because Mr. Schulman has been in the business with them for many years. I can't express enough how helpful, fair, professional, all the paperwork you need to give your items the proof your items are what they are, worth! So impressed. read more

Such a great experience with Sam! I learned a lot about my heirloom engagement ring and got in appraised for insurance. Sam was welcoming, warm, knowledgeable and very professional! Would highly recommend! read more

Met with Sam to appraise a wedding ring for insurance purposes. Took about 50 minutes. Very polite, professional and informative about the appraisal process and standards. I was with Sam and the ring during the entire time. Definitely would recommend and use him for future appraisals. read more

After reading Sam's reviews, I contacted him regarding an appraisal for insurance purposes. He was able to schedule me for the same afternoon and completed the appraisal while I waited. I highly recommend Sam Schulman! read more

I recently took an engagement ring to Sam to have it appraised for resale purposes. I am so glad that I found Sam. He was extremely easy to work with and very friendly. He cleaned my ring and was able to have an appraisal within about 45 minutes. I would highly recommend his services. Side note-His wife is an author and he sent me home with a very sweet children's book she had written for my soon to be born son. I thought that was very thoughtful! read more

I brought an art deco ring that I had purchased on EBAY to Sam Schulman for appraisal. Although his location is a little ways from my downtown residence, I am extremely happy that I went to him. The appraisal was conducted as I waited and he discussed all the aspects of my ring. I will certainly go to him again. read more