I was on the look out for an appraisal on my grandmothers ring and couldn't find anyone I could trust. Then I found Michael through a ring company who was highly recommended by them. He is mobile and met with me the next day I called him. Wonderful experience, trusting and very easy to work with. If you need an appraisal this is the guy who will be there for you! Thank You Michael! A++++ SERVICE.

Michael came highly recommended by a leading diamond and jewelry retailer. He agreed to meet us at a public location. He was punctual, totally professional, friendly, and had an impressive array of portable diagnostic instruments. 30 minutes after he started the appraisal process we had our appraisal. We are highly confident in his abilities and accuracy.Michael came highly recommended by a leading diamond and jewelry retailer. He agreed to meet us at a public location. He was punctual, totally professional, friendly, and had an impressive array of portable diagnostic instruments. 30 minutes after he started the appraisal process we had our appraisal. We are highly confident in his abilities and accuracy.

Michael was highly recommended to us by Robbins Bros in Mission Viejo. He arrived on time, with all the necessary equipment. He spent the time to analyze each piece of jewelry very carefully, and shared his insights with us, both favorable and unfavorable, regarding our pieces. He gave us a crash course in jewelry that will better equip us in the future as we add to our collection. His report was very clear and professional, including detailed descriptions of each piece, drawings of the inclusions in the stones, and a digital photograph of each piece. He did all this at our kitchen table, while we watched. He is also highly personable and someone you would genuinely appreciate as a friend. We now have a report that will protect us with insurance should something bad happen. His fee was reasonable and was definitely money well spent. I highly recommend him.

Michael was recommended to me by Robbins Bros. when I was looking for an appraisal of a Tiffany ring my grandfather bought for my grandmother in the '50s and which I gave to my wife for our engagement.

We live in Los Angeles, and Michael travels to meet you. I am very prompt by nature, and Michael was already there waiting when we arrived. He would have come directly to our home, but it was in a terrible state so we met in an appropriate public space.

Michael was fun and easy to hang out with while he inspected our ring. He is knowledgeable and informative and taught us quite a bit about the ring, the diamond, and related questions we had about diamonds and rings in general.

He sent a pdf to us with the appraisal immediately after our appointment. I have a couple of other rings I need appraised at the moment and I'm enthused to have an expert in my corner that I trust and believe in, and with whom I know I will enjoy the appointment (bonus!).

Highly, highly recommended.

I was referred to Gem Secrets by AAA.. Michael is a certified gemologist and is extremely professional. He came to my home (which was extremely convenient) right on time. His service was very affordable and he did an excellent job! I would highly recommend Gem Secrets to anyone needing a jewelry appraisal.

Michael set up our appointment for the next day and was prompt, arriving with the numerous pieces of equipment for anything that might have cropped up during the appraisal, including an extra long extension cord. He explained the process thoroughly which includes an emailed 10+ page (pdf file) appraisal with explanations of all included information. Michael worked quickly and efficiently, and it was a pleasure to have him come to the house for this insurance requirement. One jewelry store would have sent the ring to Seattle for the appraisal and it would have taken up to 2 weeks.

Awesome service!!! Got his information through Robins Brothers. Very polite, punctual, and most of all, honest. Returns calls immediately and answer all questions you might have. What impressed me the most was his knowledge of jewelry. I will definitely recommend him to all of my friends that need appraisals on their jewelry. Very good mobile services, will meet you virtually anywhere in southern California.