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EMS Estates -Jewelry Appraisals & Consignment Portland Or
534 SW 3rd Ave #716, Portland, OR 97204, United States
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EMS Estates -Jewelry Appraisals & Consignment Portland Or
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Ju
Review β„–1

I am SO grateful to have found Elizabeth and her expertise, her kindness, and her exclusive selection of jewelry!πŸ₯°I purchased this ring in celebration of my anniversary! And I smile. Every. Day!Thank you, Ms. Elizabeth! πŸ₯°

Ca
Review β„–2

Elizabeth appraised my wifes antique diamond ring for us. We called all over the state to try and find someone who would allow us an appointment to walk in and get the appraisal done, as we did not want to leave our precious family heirloom someplace for a week, or, even worse, have to send it somewhere to get it done. Elizabeth immediately set up an appointment for us (only 5 days after I called her!) and then stayed late for us because we were held up in road construction on our way from the coast! She was very friendly, very professional and uber efficient. It was an absolute pleasure doing business with her. We will highly recommend her and visit her with any future jewelry needs we might have.

Ai
Review β„–3

I came here based off other Google reviews and Im so glad I did. I was looking to have some jewelry appraised for insurance purposes. Elizabeth was so efficient, professional, and friendly. She appraised two pieces of jewelry for me in about an hour, typed up a report, and even walked me through the written report, explaining everything in detail. She provided both a hard and soft copy of the report which is great for record keeping. Highly recommend. Also, her online booking system is very easy.

Ch
Review β„–4

Elizabeth was so great! She was trustworthy, efficient, and thorough, and gave me everything I needed to insure my ring for a very reasonable price. Definitely going back to her with more jewelry.

La
Review β„–5

Elizabeth was wonderful to work with! She did the appraisal for insurance purposes for my engagement ring, and she was both kind and professional. I had no problem trusting her with my ring while she did her assessment. Thank you again, Elizabeth!

Ma
Review β„–6

I have bought SO MANY gorgeous pieces from Elizabeth in the last year! I just ordered a custom stack ring created for me out of rose gold and green sapphire that I cant wait to receive!Elizabeth is amazing - she has appraised several pieces of my family jewelry and sold a few items on consignment. Every transaction has been so easy, and its just generally a pleasure to work with her.I would suggest Elizabeth/EMS Estates for:Appraisals (get your wedding jewelry set cleaned and checked regularly, as well as any family heirlooms you want to know the value of and insure properly).Custom jewelry design and creation - seriously, dont go to the big box stores. Youre paying a HEFTY price for their marketing. Youre going to get fantastic gemstones at a *really* awesome price if you go with a certified gemologist, and not just a salesperson in a suit whos on commission.Vintage/Estate Jewelry - if you like the vintage look or feel like things just arent made the way they used to be then you need to shop the pieces that Elizabeth gets in from all over the country. Absolutely stunning and usually one of a kind. LOVE. Im adding pictures of the pieces I currently own that I bought from her!

Ke
Review β„–7

Elizabeth designed my custom-made engagement ring, which turned out to be the best decision we could have made. We met with her and I showed her pictures of my idea. Then we tried out different stones, of which she had hundreds to look at, and worked at the specifics of the ring including stone size, specific colors, and setting details. She didnt have the turquoise that I wanted in her office that day, so she showed me some pictures and worked out exactly what I was looking for. Over the next week, she hunted for about 6-8 turquoise pieces that I might like, then had me into the office to choose my favorite, which became the main stone of my ring. It was one of the most personalized experiences that I ever had and it resulted in the absolute perfect ring. She then had a 3D printed wax ring prepared so that I could see the final product and dimensions on my hand before giving my final okay. I wasnt involved in much of the process after that (boyfriend was trying to keep it as much of a surprise as possible!) but I know he was given pictures and talked through the process the whole way, from the metal casting to the final product. And it was way more affordable than anything else we looked at! Elizabeth is incredibly knowledgeable in her craft and I am very satisfied with the final product. We will definitely be going to her in the future :)

Ed
Review β„–8

I was really impressed with the professional and warm customer service! I recommend EMS Estates to my family and clients!

Gw
Review β„–9

Elizabeth is so sweet and so knowledgeable! We brought our grandmothers vintage jewelry collection in for appraisal and Elizabeth not only gave great insight as to what each piece was and what it was made of, she gave us what we felt, was a very honest appraisal of each piece! Highly recommend!

La
Review β„–10

Elizabeth was fabulous! I had five pieces of family jewelry I wanted to learn more about, so I booked an appointment with Elizabeth. She examined each piece telling me the materials, diamond/gem sizes, decade it was likely from, and an estimated value of each piece. This was very helpful for me, because I don’t know much about jewelry. Elizabeth was very professional, super knowledgable, and clearly passionate about helping me! I highly recommend working with Elizabeth.

C
Review β„–11

My wife and I were referred to Elizabeth for a Jewelry appraisal of a diamond wedding ring and setting and to explore different options. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Highly recommend 5 stars (Elizabeth we wish you and your family a very Merry Christamas and a Happy New Year!) Thank you

Em
Review β„–12

Great experience! I had two rings appraised for insurance purposes, and Elizabeth did a wonderful job. She was communicative, prompt, and professional.

Ta
Review β„–13

Elizabeth was fantastic with helping me pick out an engagement ring. It was very quick process from start to finish. It exceeded all my expectations. Elizabeth has so much passion for what she does. She makes it very fun and easy to design jewelry.Thank you!!

Me
Review β„–14

Wow, Elizabeth truly does an amazing job. Such a pleasure to work with her on my ring. I couldnt be happier. Great price, too.

Ka
Review β„–15

I truly love the products provided here. I’m super excited to rock my new jewels and shine bright for all to see! Thank you again

Ju
Review β„–16

Elizabeth reworked an heirloom cluster ring for my engagement ring, and the end results were great. I love it! She, then, helped us use the remaining diamonds for a custom wedding band, that also turned out beautiful. She was extremely professional, and the timeliness was impressive. I have a personal situation that encouraged us to move the wedding up by two months. Elizabeth was on top of it, and got us my ring a week before we needed it, on very little notice. I cant rave enough about the quality, professionalism and honesty, and customer service. Thanks for everything, Elizabeth. You rock!

Sa
Review β„–17

I had a wonderful experiencing working with Elizabeth for the repair and appraisal of my engagement ring which is a family heirloom. The ring hadnt been worn in a few decades so I knew I needed to seek out an expert to make sure all the stones were secure.Elizabeth identified prongs that needed repair and contacted the jeweler who she works with who gave an instant estimate while I was in the office. The ring was repaired, polished, and cleaned - I was shocked by how amazing it looked when I got it back because I was already in love with it!Then Elizabeth completed the appraisal and shared the historical significance of the diamond cut and setting which is very interesting and means a lot to me.I highly recommend EMS Estates, Elizabeth is wonderful to work with and does excellent work. She took great care of my ring and gave me an education about the piece which means so much to me and my family.

Va
Review β„–18

Elizabeth did an OUTSTANDING job finding my fiance and I the perfect diamond, helping facilitate the perfect proposal, and executing my design vision to perfection! As a result of her impeccable eye and ability to understand the many design nuances I threw her way, I ended up with the ring of my dreams. In addition, prices were fair, communication was excellent and time lines were always kept (or ahead of schedule). Elizabeth and her team absolutely EXCEEDED expectation in every way, and I give her the highest recommendation possible!

Er
Review β„–19

I have had an engagement ring resized and appraised through EMS and also bought a wedding band. Elizabeth has always been very flexible on scheduling appointments and doesnt make a dumb oaf like me feel silly for asking questions about everything around rings. I know very little about the whole scene but I know Im in good hands working with EMS. I was very happy with the prices for resizing, appraisal, and the ring we purchased on consignment that was listed for a few hundred more at Tiffany. I would highly recommend EMS to anyone in need of ring/jewelry services.

Ty
Review β„–20

Elizabeth is absolutely amazing. We did the bride and groom rings with her and theyre incredible. I cant give enough praise of the entire experience. She showed us so many different styles then worked with us to build completely unique rings that fit each of us perfectly. She is simply the best!

Gr
Review β„–21

I have been absolutely impressed by EMS Estate Jewelry. The owners expertise and kindness was paramount. She took the time to respect the sentimental history of each piece of both jewelry and silver. She made high quality suggestions for how I could protect and preserve each piece, and she provided the precision and expert appraisal I need to share with generations to come. Oh, and the price was incredibly fair - she spent so much time with me. I highly recommend EMS Estate Jewelry to anyone wanting honesty, integrity, enthusiasm and genuine passion for her craft!

Ne
Review β„–22

Elizabeth runs a first class operation. I will definitely be back.

Tr
Review β„–23

Had a wonderful experience having some of my jewelry appraised for insurance purposes and discussed designing a ring. Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and creative. I felt her appraisals were thoughtful and fair. Her pricing is competitive. The best part was/is the process designing my ring. She really takes into account the type of person the piece is for as well as budget. She offered creative suggestions that were spot on and I’m looking forward to the rest of the process with her!EMS gets my highest recommendation!

Mi
Review β„–24

Working with Elizabeth was amazing! I walked into her beautiful show room with a zip lock bag full of jewelry I hadnt worn in years. I didnt know what to expect, but Elisabeth made the process of selling my jewelry easy and educational. She answered all of my questions, explained several options, and walked me through the process of consignment vs. direct purchase.Elizabeth is professional, educated and kind...I will be using her services for all of my future jewelry needs! I wouldnt hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell jewelry. Elizabeth is truly a Gem among Gems!

Ta
Review β„–25

I can not say enough good things about EMS Estates.The custom pieces are thoughtful and beautiful. I purchased 3 items and Im in love! Elizabeth is a Smart, Educated business owner! Like having your personal Jeweler!

Em
Review β„–26

I initially contacted EMS Estates to get some jewelry appraised for sale. Ms.Simpson was wonderful! She was welcoming and professional throughout the whole process. She clearly knows what she is talking about and gave me lots of options for sale or consignment of my pieces. I had such a good experience that I went back to have Ms. Simpson work with me on replacing some stones in a family heirloom ring. It was easy to work with Ms. Simpson and she kept me in the loop for the whole process. She provided me with a lot of information and explained all the options. She really listened to what I wanted and the ring looks beautiful! I will definitely be going back to EMS Estates for any jewelry needs in the future! I would definitely recommend EMS Estates!

Ka
Review β„–27

I had Elizabeth appraise my engagement ring that my fiance and I purchased Italy and she provided so much great information on the quality of the piece, along with really great advice on how to care for it. She noticed the main diamond was super loose and had her goldsmith take care of it right away (even with the precarious tension setting). I highly recommend her services!!

Pe
Review β„–28

When I knew I needed to get my ring appraised, I contacted several places. Before I even got any responses, I had a strong feeling about Elizabeth just based on her photo which shows a very kind and friendly person. And those feelings were right. She was the first place to respond to my email and she is also reasonably priced. Once I met her, I knew I selected the correct person for the job. And the view from her office is spectacular. I highly recommend EMS Estates.

Da
Review β„–29

Can you remember the last time your expectations and imagination were surpassed by reality?The only analogy I have to describe my the experience working with Elizabeth is ... like reading a book and then when the movie comes out its actually better. Im so very happy with the custom engagement ring she helped me design and create.

Dr
Review β„–30

Elizabeth was amazing. Very knowledgeable and provided me with great information and advice about my jewelry.

Su
Review β„–31

Elisabeth Simpson is an invaluable resource. Highly knowledgeable and trustworthy, she is delightful to work with and a great educator as well, I always learn so much from her. Recently this included her discovery that one of my stones contained a special mineral that anchored it to a very specific geographic area! I cant recommend her highly enough.

Ji
Review β„–32

I chose Elizabeth to help me create a custom wedding ring for my wife, based on Elizabeths excellent reviews, and I am thrilled to add another to the list! She did a great job finding out what my fiance liked, found a magnificent sapphire, and crafted a masterpiece that we both love. Elizabeth also spent extra time to make sure that the ring fitted correctly. The process was personal and prompt, and I highly recommend her services.

Je
Review β„–33

Elizabeth assisted me in making a custom ring for my wife for our 10th anniversary. Professional, courteous, honest and just a real nice person to do business with. Stands behind her product and services with a high degree of integrity. The ring is absolutely gorgeous and we are happy as clams. Thank you Elizabeth!

Je
Review β„–34

I recently inherited my Grandmothers ring and it was pretty beat up. I took it to Elizabeth and she resized it for me and cleaned it up. The process was super easy and I got my ring back quickly. It looks amazing now and I was able to have her do the appraisal as well. Im so happy I found EMS Estates!

Mi
Review β„–35

I bought my engagement ring and my band over a year ago from Elizabeth. I had a custom made ring and she was there through the whole process answering all my questions. She had routinely checked and cleaned my rings when I’m downtown. I have brought friends and family members to her and everyone leaves complimenting her on professionalism and politeness. I strongly recommend anyone looking for appraisals or fine jewelry to give her a call.

Ka
Review β„–36

I came to EMS today with many little bags of unknown rings, necklaces and earrings. I admitted that most of my treasures must be costume jewelry, but Elizabeth examined each piece with knowledge, enthusiasm and grace. I did have a few valuable surprises! She was a delight, and I will be back for more advice about reworking some designs. I certainly recommend EMS.

El
Review β„–37

I brought in a couple of very old pieces I never wear any more and had them cleaned, repaired and appraised to make sure theyre properly insured.Elizabeth is very easy to work with. She professional, funny and does incredible work. I havent met a professional gemologist before, and definitely not one I trusted or who took the time to educate me and not feel like an idiot!Elizabeth is great, and the jewelry in her studio is GORGEOUS!

Ja
Review β„–38

I went to EMS Estates to have our engagement and wedding rings appraised and Elizabeth did a wonderful job! She was very quick, friendly, and professional. I learn a lot about diamonds and Elizabeth did a wonderful job of keeping communication subtle as I had not yet asked my now fiancΓ©e for hand in marriage.

Du
Review β„–39

I needed an estimate of value on some pieces of jewelry that belonged to a deceased relative. Without an appointment, Elizabeth agreed to look at the pieces. She was very patient and confidence-inspiring as she walked me through the process and review, and opened my eyes to a number of things about the pieces. Her knowledge and professionalism was excellent, the price for her services was fair, and her warm and comforting demeanor was so greatly appreciated! I intend to return to Elizabeth when it comes time to take the next step. Thank you, Elizabeth!

Ma
Review β„–40

Elizabeth Simpson is truly a gem in the jewelry appraisal business. After I brought in an eclectic collection of pieces for her appraisal, she took extra time to look at each piece with me and tell me anything she knew about its era, background, etc. She is thorough in her research of any pieces you leave with her and will go over how she arrived at the values she assigns once shes gathered as much information as she can. Personable, intelligent and very good at what she does, Elizabeth is the one to call when you are looking for an honest and complete appraisal of your jewelry or other valuables!

Su
Review β„–41

Elizabeth is fantastic! She is super professional and friendly and her office is very classy and easy to get to. She is fixing several of my broken necklaces and we are looking at having two of them turned into bracelets, which is exciting! I also received a nice amount for pieces that I no longer wear or have never worn that have been in my family and that was a great surprise! She is a little hidden gem in the Downtown area. Worth your time to visit her and her shop!

Ma
Review β„–42

Elizabeth was great! She was professional and trustworthy. I felt safe leaving my precious jewelry with her for appraising. When I met her, I got the impression she was very knowledgeable in her field. She did a great job and I will think of her first if I ever need jewelry appraised again.

Li
Review β„–43

Elizabeth was a delight to work with! It was so nice to find an appraiser for my piece of jewelry that could be done within an hour or so. Highly recommend Elizabeth for your appraisal needs!

Je
Review β„–44

Elizabeth Simpson did a wonderful job appraising a family ring which I was passing on to my daughter. Professional and delightful all at once. Highly recommended!

Ch
Review β„–45

Wonderful experience! Super friendly, super knowledgable and Professional. Best offer I received. Would absolutely recommend! Thank you!

lm
Review β„–46

Fabulous pearl and diamond ring--cant stop looking at it. Quality piece! Great prices! Service was equally outstanding. Immediate shipment and tremendous response -- a pleasure to deal with Elizabeth. I would definitely purchase from them again!

L.
Review β„–47

I cant recommend EMS Jewelry Appraisals highly enough. Elizabeth the owner is friendly, professional, and most of all knowledgeable. I brought in a small collection of my grandmothers jewelry that dated from the 1800s to the 1960s. Elizabeth was able to identify what was valuable and what wasnt in short order. Things I didnt think were valuable, actually were more valuable than some precious metal and stone items because of their collector value! If you need someone with an expert eye, EMS is the place to go. Thanks Elizabeth for all your help!

Sk
Review β„–48

I chose EMS based solely on the reviews I read and Im so glad I did. Elizabeth was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. No pressure and good sense of humor! Will definitely be back in the near future.

Ro
Review β„–49

Elizabeth curates and creates amazing pieces, and is so kind and knowledgeable!

El
Review β„–50

The service and care my jewelry and I received at EMS Estates was top notch. Elizabeth appraised my fiancΓ©es engagement ring and found it to be worth 1/3 of what I paid for it. She explained in detail what she had found, the quality of the stones and the gold, and why she appraised it at the low value. She was very knowledgeable, and totally non-judgmental about my choice to buy the ring online. She also gave good advice on what to do next with regard to getting a refund on the ring through PayPal, and offered to help with vouching for her appraisal. We appreciated all the help Elizabeth gave very much, and will work with her again in the future without hesitation.

Li
Review β„–51

Thank you Elisabeth, you were very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a pleasure to meet you.

Mo
Review β„–52

I would highly recommend EMS Estates to anyone. Elizabeth was great to work with and her assistant was nice as well. Gave me a great price, better than anyone in the area. Great overall experience.

De
Review β„–53

I was recently walking the jewelers on SW 3rd Ave. to hopefully gain some information about a necklace that belonged to my mother. I was eventually told to go see Elizabeth at EMS Estates. It turned out to be the best advice I received that morning. She was warm and welcoming, professional and knowledgable. She was immediately able to identify the stone and give me the advice I needed to donate the necklace for auction. Just wish Id met her before my mothers estate sale. I will keep her card to pass on to others in need of a recommendation.

An
Review β„–54

Elizabeth was great. Super friendly and timely and I got the information I needed

Je
Review β„–55

My fiancΓ©e and I worked with Elizabeth to make my custom engagement ring and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I am obsessed with my ring. She worked with us to get the design exactly right and we had so much fun learning about the stones and process. The turnaround was also so quick! We got my ring within a month of us starting the process.We couldn’t be happier to support a local woman owned business (whose goldsmith is also a woman!), especially one who does such fantastic work. We’ll be going back to her soon for our wedding rings and I can’t wait.

Ka
Review β„–56

Elizabeth did an amazing job for me in selling some old family jewelry and then re-setting a diamond in a new ring. I was so pleased with the result! My net outlay for the new ring was much less than I had anticipated due to the great sales she secured of the old pieces. I highly recommend Elizabeth who knows what she is doing!

La
Review β„–57

Elizabeth is a true professional and a lovely individual. She provided quick and informative assessment of a few inherited pieces. I not only know their value now, I also know a little more about the family member who gifted them to me. Pardon the pun, but Elizabeth is a true gem :-)

Ka
Review β„–58

EMS Estates created a beautiful piece of custom jewelry that incorporated my design ideas into exactly what I was looking for. I also had a few repairs done and everything looks amazing, plus it’s a really cute little shop! I will be using Elizabeth for all of my jewelry needs going forward.

Cy
Review β„–59

A delightful experience at EMS Estates shop in downtown Portland.Elizabeth showed me her inventory in beautifully lighted display cases. I purchased a few items, and was blown away by her breadth of jewelry knowledge.She is a true professional, who is patient, kind, intelligent, and has excellent taste!

Ma
Review β„–60

I got a family heirloom engagement ring redone and her service was friendly and quick with excellent communication along the way.

Pa
Review β„–61

Elizabeth is terrific! I had her appraise three jewelry items, two of which required specialized knowledge of international stones. She provided expert valuations and taught me a great deal about my treasures, as well. I will always return to EMS Estates for any appraisals I need.

Ch
Review β„–62

Elizabeth was fantastic. She went through an entire box of jewelry with me, helping to separate the real pieces from costume jewelry, and gave me an estimated value for each. She even described the different techniques used to make some of the pieces and a gave me a bit of history - it was like my own personal Antiques Roadshow. It was clear to me that Elizabeth really loves her work.

Br
Review β„–63

She was great! Its tricky when you used to work in the same industry so you know the ins and outs of selling jewelry, because sometimes you get treated differently. This was not the case. Elizabeth was friendly and professional. As a fellow G.G. (Graduate Gemologist) I will definitely go back to her if I need to sell or consign anything else. Thank you!!

Er
Review β„–64

Extremely helpful. She gave me several options, buying consignment and selling myself. The customer service was outstanding. I didnt go with her service due to her advice, but felt obligated to let others know about my incredible experience.

Er
Review β„–65

Elizabeth is amazing to work with while being such a delight! I brought her four pieces for various reasons and she well exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend her and would not trust anyone else with my jewelry when Ive already found the best.

Da
Review β„–66

Amazing!!! Needed to have a stone checked out and was able to get an appointment with short notice. Excellent service and the price was right.

Am
Review β„–67

She is essentially a one stop service for all of your jewelry needs. She has great connections and takes real pride in her work. She has done appraisals, custom jewelry for us and assisted my husband in finding me the most beautiful diamond bracelet.

Ca
Review β„–68

I recently purchased an insurance appraisal from EMS Estates for a diamond engagement ring. Elizabeth is a great gemologist to work with; shes very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very willing to sit down with clients and take the time to discuss all questions in great detail. I will definitely return to EMS for my future jewelry appraisal needs.

Co
Review β„–69

I contacted Elizabeth to appraise and sell some antique jewelry. I was very satisfied with the price I got and the time it took to accomplish the sale. I found her expertise valuable.

Sl
Review β„–70

Very pleased with EMS Estates service. I am professional jeweler and for last 20 years I used pretty much every known gemologist in Portland. What sets apart Elizabeth from others: quick turn around time, very accurate unbiased appraisal, deep knowledge not only in diamonds but also in color gems and pearls, more than reasonable cost . I Highly recommend Elizabeth to any professional jeweler or consumer for any of your jewelry appraisal needs.Slava @ Marx Jewelers

Sc
Review β„–71

Elizabeth is great to work with. She has a vast knowledge of Jewelry and will help you find the style that works for you and your loved ones. I would highly recommend working with her.

Li
Review β„–72

Elizabeth was really easy to get in touch with and I was able to get an appointment right away. The whole process was very easy and straight forward!

Br
Review β„–73

Elizabeth is so wonderful to work with! Not only did she educate me about the process and make sure I was comfortable, she got me top dollar on some jewelry I no longer had a need for. I couldnt recommend her more highly.

Ma
Review β„–74

Very poor service. I made an appointment in advance and drove an hour only to get there to find a locked door. I waited for 20 minutes and left voicemail and I still have not gotten a response. Very disappointing.

Ty
Review β„–75

Elizabeth was very helpful and knowledgeable. I brought my fiancΓ©s engagement ring in to be appraised.We had a repair done to my fiancΓ©s engagement ring at a different jeweler and they replaced one of the diamonds with a damaged stone. Elizabeth was able to educate us about what we need to do to get the other jeweler to fix their work.The appraisal process was very easy and done in a timely fashion. If I find myself in need of appraisal services again I will definitely return.

Ma
Review β„–76

Had a great experience selling some jewelry. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and explain in detail any questions I had. Very fair and got a great price for my jewelry.

Su
Review β„–77

My experience with EMS Estates was very nice. There was great communication throughout the entire process. I felt very comfortable and confident i was being well taken care of. 12/2016

Ra
Review β„–78

Elizabeth is great! The whole process of getting my ring appraised was so easy & quick, and she was a delight to work with.

Sa
Review β„–79

This is the place for engagement rings! Elizabeth worked with me and my partner to choose the right ring that worked for us and our budget. She made the process easy and helped us along the entire way. Thanks so much!

Li
Review β„–80

I asked Elizabeth at EMS Estates to sell an antique brooch for me. Several other people said it was un-sellable as it wasnt in fashion any longer. Elizabeth found a buyer and did what others said was impossible - she sold it and got a decent price for it. Throughout the process, Elizabeth stayed in touch, letting me know what was going on. I highly recommend EMS Estates for both appraisal work as well as selling your jewelry. She also has a great selection of pieces to sell in her lovely shop.

Li
Review β„–81

Elizabeth was wonderful to work with – professional, friendly and efficient! Im delighted to know more about my rings and their values thanks to her appraisal.

An
Review β„–82

Elizabeth is knowledgeable about jewelry and estate pieces when I discussed value, current demand and saleablity. I appreciate her honesty and friendly professionalization. I will seek her advice again in the future when I have pieces I need evaluated. Thank you. AW

Bo
Review β„–83

I went by bob when you helped me. I tried to ask basic questions and was made to feel a fool. I have receipt from your store so please don’t be dishonest to other folks here.

Al
Review β„–84

Elizabeth is so lovely and helpful, she makes the consignment process easy to understand for first-time sellers, and has a beautiful selection of jewelry displayed online and in her office. If you need an appraisal or want to sell your jewelry, Elizabeth is a great person to work with.

Da
Review β„–85

Elizabeth is fantastic at her craft.Shes informative and wonderful to work with.I will ask for her services in the future!

Ho
Review β„–86

Elizabeth took my family heirloom & outsourced it to a speciality diamond place to get a similar, rosecut old fashioned diamonds inserted & secure the loose ones. I can now wear the piece without worry! She does great work & is a joy to work with!!

Ke
Review β„–87

I brought a piece of jewelry here and Elizabeth explained her process, how others might compare, and laid out several options for me. Although I did not end up using her consignment services, she was very knowledgeable and I felt she was truthful with her assessment of my piece of jewelry.

Ro
Review β„–88

Charged 50 dollars when I simply asked if it was wprth appraising... owner said β€œeven to look at it with out equipment or anything is 50$ and then 90 more to actually appraise. Expensive and rude.

Da
Review β„–89

Knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience!

Sa
Review β„–90

Elizabeth was simply fantastic! She went above and beyond for our appraisal needs and I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for an honest, straightforward, professional appraisal.

Cr
Review β„–91

Elizabeth was fantastic, she looked at my stone and gave me a great idea of what I had. Thank you Elizabeth!

Ch
Review β„–92

We stopped by to talk about a ring we were looking to sell. Elizabeth was friendly, very patient and informative. We learned a lot from her.

Ro
Review β„–93

Elizabeth was very knowledgeable about a family piece I brought in.She clearly knows her stuff, and has the equipment to thoroughly examine each piece. A pleasure to work with.

Sc
Review β„–94

Elizabeth is awesome... she is honest and straight forward. My husband and I bought our ring from Zales, back in 1998. Since then, we have had it in and out of service. Recently we obtained a bigger diamond, and I wanted to have it reset in our ring.Finding Elizabeth, was pretty easy, I just googled local jewelry appraisal, and boom there she was. I always look at reviews when I choose services, so It was very easy to choose her.We took our new stone and our existing ring to Elizabeth, to see about having her do first, the appraisal on the obtained stone, so I could have Zales do the resetting on our wedding set. (to keep the diamond bond)(More back ground) before I even knew of Elizabeth, I had to have more service on our wedding set. Elizabeth had inspected our Zales ring, and she found that the diamond that was in our Zales set had a couple of chips in it. She informed me, after I gave her my diamond bond from Zales, that the diamond Zales has in my ring doesnt match the description nor the appraised value. With this information, I had to go to Zales, and tell them, I want my stone replaced. Zales did replace the chipped diamond, and Elizabeth did reassure me that it was for sure better than the original.After that, I lost complete trust in Zales..... This is where the incredible review for Elizabeth comes in. She completely made me feel comfortable and secure in trusting her with resetting our center stone, and NOT worry about our bond with Zales.She was so helpful in the creative process, and reassuring us in the design phase of the resetting of the diamond, that I had no doubt or second guess on how beautiful the ring would be.I have NEVER had a custom piece of jewelry, but there is always a first..... Elizabeth is awesome, and great..... I am so glad I found her, and I am so glad I trusted her with our redesign/resetting of our wedding set.

Is
Review β„–95

Do not go anywhere else, go see Elizabeth for all your jewelry needs! My wife could never wear her diamond engagement ring at work so we decided to sell it and get bands instead. We were going to be in Portland for Christmas so I looked at a few places and EMS estates had great reviews so she was our first stop. She offered me what turned out to be the best price I could get. DO NOT GO TO JAREDs. I paid $7K for a ring that was worth a third of that in the wholesale market. I went to a couple other places to get quotes and in the process learned quite a bit about the diamond trade. I learned about GI certificates, the Rapaport price list, and how the big box stores mark up jewelry 300%. I will never go to a chain again. Elizabeth was super nice and helped us find the perfect bands and since we had to leave before they arrived she shipped them to us and gave me money back from my deposit which I wouldnt have known any better if she had kept it. I have told everyone about Elizabeth and will be going to her from now on for all my jewelry needs. I will also be taking some watches to her to sell the next time Im in Portland. I could not recommend her more!!

Th
Review β„–96

Very professional and reasonably priced. I would definitely work with her again!

Za
Review β„–97

Very professional. I had her appraise a ring that turned out to be bunk (luckily I was able to return it) and she helped me find a new one for a reasonable price.

Kr
Review β„–98

We took my engagement ring to get appraised. Elizabeth is great at what she does.

je
Review β„–99

I just bought a jade ring from here and I love it . She was very helpful through the sale process and shipping time was awesome! !!

Ca
Review β„–100

Extremely happy with the customer service I received in finding the perfect wedding band! Thank you!

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:534 SW 3rd Ave #716, Portland, OR 97204, United States
  • Site:http://www.emsestates.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-444-7498
Categories
  • Diamond dealer
  • Appraiser
  • Diamond buyer
  • Jewelry appraiser
  • Gold dealer
  • Jeweler
  • Jewelry buyer
  • Jewelry designer
  • Jewelry repair service
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:11AM–4PM
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
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