Google Reviews (17)

When I had to arrange for appraisal and sale of stones a friend had inherited, I was completely lost. Sherlene was fantastic. She is incredibly knowledgeable, not only about stones but about the market and how best to arrange for a sale. I would definitely refer family and friends to her.

Heidi Garvis

We had a great experience with Sherlene. She was prompt, professional and provided a great report for insurance purposes. I would hire & refer her again anytime!

Chris M

If you need jewelry appraised Yantz Bradbury Associates is the place to go. Making an appointment was easy and the appraisal was done in a timely matter. Sherlene really went the extra mile to make sure all our questions were answered and our needs were met. While doing the appraisal she informed us of every step and when done presented us with a detailed report. It was truly a pleasure to work with this company and plan on using them in the future.

Laurie Q

I would greatly recommend the services of Ms. Bradbury for any jewelry appraisals and/or purchase consultations. I recently made a purchase of a GIA cert. diamond for an engagement ring. I wanted to verify the stones authenticity as well as get an appraisal for insurance purposes.   Ms. Bradbury was extremely professional and helpful with providing the appraisal. She explained a lot about diamonds and differences between the characteristics (not just the 4Cs). As she was working, she even was telling me the histories behind the different Certification organizations. It was all very interesting stuff and just proved how knowledgeable she was on all matters related to gemstones. Her services were recommended by a coworker of mine and I’m glad I followed through. The appraisal documents she provided were accepted by my insurance company, everything about this process has been seamless.

We are so impressed by the professionalism, knowledge, skill, and charm of Ms. Bradbury so are grateful for the recommendation from a Washington, DC jewelry store. Her jewelry background and resume are impeccable as is her expertise in gems, metals, and overall jewelry wisdom. The Yantz Bradbury Associates website is a wealth of information, including mention of the Background Check Cleared Program. This membership lends an extra degree of confidence to her clientele. My husband who is an engineer by education and a former federal agency head by profession is hard to impress but was delighted by our recent experience. I am highly recommending this business to friends and family in need of any jewelry appraisals, insurance or estate evaluations, gem identification, and more. A consultation with Ms. Bradbury is a must for any fine jewelry enthusiast.

Jonathon Lord

Very helpful and explained all questions thoroughly. Helped make me feel comfortable during one of the most important purchases in my life. Thank you!

I highly recommend Sherlene for jewelry appraisals. Her extensive knowledge of colored stones (including tanzanite) and diamonds is impressive. Her experience and background as a certified GIA gemologist and senior member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers lend additional credence to her appraisals. She was a pleasure to work with!

YB Associates is a fantastic resource for people who own jewelry or businesses that sell it. Sherlene is detailed, thorough and knowledgeable about gems, jewelry, workmanship, quality and rarity. She understands the current market of supply and demand. Her assessments of jewelry are reliable for both the retail, wholesale and investment trade. I highly recommend this dynamic jewelry duo. Both Sherlene and her husband really know their stuff and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any person or company who needs top notch appraisers who are incredibly thorough, detailed and accurate. Thank you Sherlene!!!!

We needed to have a recent jewelry purchase appraised for insurance purposes, and we had numerous other pieces that had not been appraised in well over a decade. Sherlene cleaned and inspected each piece, pointed out what needed to be repaired, explained how she performed her appraisal, and sent us on our way with written appraisals and photos. And we got to watch the entire process! The charge was very reasonable, especially considering her expertise and years of experience. It could not have been easier! We highly recommend Sherlene for your jewelry appraisal needs!

Top notch service. Answered all my questions and concerns. Very professional, sharp and pleasant.  They have background checks on themselves, associates they do business with, makes you feel worry free about letting your eye off your jeweler!

Stacey Brown

Sherlene exceeded all of my expectations! First, I am very busy, so the fact that she came to me was fantastic. Second, she is professional and efficient. I have had appraisals done before and it has taken at least one week or more. Sherlene came with everything she needed to do the job. Before she left the appraisal was complete and I had two copies of the certified documents. She also made sure that she didn’t appraise things that just weren’t worth it by letting me know BEFORE she started. Not only does she have over 38 years of experience but I don’t think I know any other jewelry appraisers who have a Background Check Cleared badge issued by Global Investigative Services.

 

Had an excellent experience with YBA. They brought not just qualifications but years of expertise and experience to the table.  They were able to quickly and efficiently provide an appraisal for an out of the ordinary item , with customer service that went way above and beyond.  I recommend them 100%.