Trusted by policyholders for 40+ years
An independent valuation
of what you value most.
Independent appraisals for diamonds, fine jewelry, gemstones, and watches—for insurance, estates, and resale.
40+
Years of Experience
4.8★
Yelp Rating 56 Reviews
GIA
Graduate Gemologist
ASA
Retired Master Gemologist Appraiser®
What We Do
Distinct services. One discipline.
Independent appraisal work, organized by what you need it for. Each service is a distinct offering — we'll show you exactly what's included.
Liquidation Consulting
Selling jewelry is one of the highest-asymmetry transactions a non-specialist can be in. We level the field — telling you what your pieces are worth, what fair offers look like in different sales channels, and where the traps are.
Pre-Purchase Verification
Whether you're buying a diamond online, considering a designer piece without papers, or just want a sanity check on a stone before you sign — we'll grade and verify it independently. We don't sell, so we have no incentive to talk you into or out of a purchase.
Legal & Expert Witness
When a jewelry valuation matters legally — divorce proceedings, insurance fraud disputes, counterfeiting claims, contested estates — we provide both the underlying valuation work and the expert witness support to defend it under cross-examination.
Estate Appraisals
Estate jewelry valuation is its own discipline — IRS fair-market-value reporting, comparable sales research, and the option for full reports or consultation-only support depending on what the situation needs.
Insurance Appraisals
Independent replacement-value appraisals accepted by every major carrier. Accurate documentation that keeps your premiums fair and settles claims cleanly when something goes wrong.
Post-Loss Documentation
If you've lost, had stolen, or damaged a piece that wasn't formally appraised, you can still recover. We assist insurance carriers and claimants with hypothetical valuations of undocumented items — methodology developed under contract with JP Morgan Chase.
Why Just Appraisers
We don't sell jewelry.
We document what you own.
Our independence is your protection — defensible documentation, no commissions, no agenda.
Truly Independent
We don't sell, broker on commission, or have financial interest in your appraisal outcome. Our only product is accuracy.
Highest Credentials in the Field
GIA Graduate Gemologist + Retired ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser® — the two most respected designations in gemology.
Institutional Trust
Preferred by Chubb Insurance. Contracted by JP Morgan Chase. Consulted by federal law enforcement and patent attorneys.
Defensible Documentation
Appraisals built on rigorous gemological methodology that hold up in court, with insurance carriers, and in estate proceedings.
Family Practice, Personal Service
You work directly with David and Lynn — not a revolving door of junior staff. Your valuables deserve personal attention.
David was extremely knowledgeable and helped me get appraisal paperwork for a Tiffany's engagement ring. Thorough, professional, and fair pricing.
Yelp Review · Verified Client
David and his family are the best! Very knowledgeable, personable, and patient. I was looking for an expert opinion on a diamond I was purchasing online.
Yahoo Local · Verified Client
He is a true professional. His knowledge exceeds that of most people in the business. His work ethic and care with detail are impeccable.
LinkedIn · Industry Colleague
How It Works
Simple, transparent, thorough.
From first call to final document — here's what to expect.
Reach Out
Call, email, or book online. Tell us what you have and what you need — insurance, estate, sale, or peace of mind.
Lab or Video
Bring the piece to our Sedona office, or hop on a guided video consultation if travel isn't practical. We'll recommend the right path at intake.
Expert Analysis
Your item is graded, photographed, and appraised using industry-standard methodology and current market data.
Your Report
Receive a detailed, defensible appraisal document accepted by insurers, courts, and financial institutions.
The family behind the practice.
We're a family business built on a simple idea: you deserve an honest, expert opinion on what you have — from someone with no incentive to inflate or deflate the number.
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David Wolf
President · Retired ASA MGA® · GIA GG
A Graduate Gemologist since 1985, David spent the first half of his career buying diamonds and estate jewelry before his commitment to honesty led him to independent appraisal work. He's served on the ASA International Board of Governors, developed programs for their international conferences, and been contracted by JP Morgan Chase, Chubb Insurance, federal law enforcement, and patent attorneys.
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Lynn Wolf
Client Relations Director
A Rutgers graduate with a background in art, design, and marketing, Lynn directs client relationships and manages the appraisal process end-to-end. She ensures every engagement runs smoothly — from your first call through post-appraisal follow-up — with the personal attention that defines a family practice.
After 20 years in the diamond and jewelry trade, I realized the most valuable thing I could offer people wasn't a sale — it was the truth about what they already own. That's what Just Appraisers was built on.
— David Wolf, Founder
Work With Us
Two ways to work with us. One standard.
In person at our Sedona office, or remotely via video consultation — same methodology, same independence, same defensible report.
By Appointment
In Person · Sedona
Private appointments at our Sedona, Arizona lab for hands-on examination.
(928) 592-2214david@justappraisers.com
Available Anywhere
Remote · Video
Secure video consultations and remote appraisal work for clients outside Arizona.
(928) 592-2214david@justappraisers.comProtect what you value
with an independent appraisal.
For insurance, estates, heirlooms, and fine jewelry, we provide appraisals you can rely on.