Customer Testimonials

As a successful Independent Jewelry Appraiser, Kim has a lot of happy customers. The following testimonials are just further proof of Kim's strong integrity as well as her high quality, detailed work.

• Recently when I went to get an insurance policy for my wife's jewelry I could not find the appraisals. I went to Kim for an appraisal of a diamond engagement ring and a diamond bracelet. She was friendly and efficient, handing me the appraisals two days later. I didn't realize how great Kim Piracci was until the next month when I found the old appraisals. There was no comparison. The old appraisal basically documented that I owned the jewelry with a brief description and value estimate. Kim's appraisal had the type of detail (including a mapped image of all aspects of the stones) that would allow me to identify and claim it anywhere should it ever become missing, and it gave supporting information to back the appraised value. Thanks Kim! Now that I know just how good a job you do I'll make sure all my friends get it done the right way the first time through.
  — Chris Helmstetter
  
  
• I value my relationships with my clients. I only recommend other professionals who I know deliver the level of service that meet my high expectations. Kim's commitment to her industry, by attaining the certified gemologist certification, displays to me and my clients that she delivers the level of service we are looking for and expect. Kim is professional and personable and I consider her a valued business associate and personal friend. She is definitely within my 'circle of trust.'
  — Pam Herndon, State Farm Insurance
  
  
• Thank you for your help in the appraisal and sale of jewelry from my parents’ estate. Despite my lack of knowledge concerning jewelry, you were very patient and your answers to my questions were very helpful. Everything was done within the time frames you predicted and sold for amounts in line with your estimates. I am a very satisfied customer, and only regret that I am unlikely to be a repeat customer now that the estate has been settled.
  — Seth Forman from Toto, Guam
  
  
• Needing an updated appraisal on two pieces of jewelry for insurance purposes, I remembered an article about Kim in a local newspaper-thank goodness! She was professional and so informative. She made me better understand the complex world of gemology. Kim created a reassuring environment with a minimal waiting time for my appraisals. I have and will continue to recommend Kim for any gemology needs.
  — Cindy Ryan
  
  
• Kim Piracci appraised several pieces for me, some that are family treasures. Her thoroughness and scientific approach has given me the confidence that my most precious jewelry has been evaluated accurately, and that the protection I have for it is exactly what's required. I am more than satisfied, and find she inspires great trust. My experience with her exceeded my expectations, and I would return to her for further service without a second thought.
  — Evelyn McCauley, Design Consultant
  
  
• I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for your accurate jewelry appraisals. The appraisals assisted me with being able to negotiate better prices for the pieces I wanted to sell, and made possible for me to insure the additional pieces I wanted to keep.
  — Jake Jacobsen
  
  
• I professionally refer Ms. Piracci to all my local customers for their appraisal needs and know she treats each client with the respect and professional service they require. Ms. Piracci knows the value of true customer service delivered with honesty and integrity.
  — Melissa Grosse, Melissa Designer Jewelry