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Rebekah Anderson

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Rebekah Anderson

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21 years of experience

Whether you are verifying the value of family heirlooms, ensuring the quality of gems you have purchased, or your are evaluating your jewelry for insurance or tax purposes, Earth Pebbles Gemology provides expert, detailed, unbiased appraisals and documentation. Your appraisal includes an accurate jewelry description, detailed gem and precious metal content, history, an assigned value and a current market value for your piece. As the gem and jewelry market is ever-changing, it is important to keep insurance records and appraisals up-to-date. Earth Pebbles Gemology adheres to the professional guidelines established by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and embraces the code of integrity, responsibility and skill required to maintain these standards. Strict adherence to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) makes our documentation legally binding.

Whether you are verifying the value of family heirlooms, ensuring the quality of gems you have purchased, or your are evaluating your jewelry for insurance or tax purposes, Earth Pebbles Gemology provides expert, detailed, unbiased appraisals and documentation. Your appraisal includes an accurate jewelry description, detailed gem and precious metal content, history, an assigned value and a current market value for your piece. As the gem and jewelry market is ever-changing, it is important to keep insurance records and appraisals up-to-date. Earth Pebbles Gemology adheres to the professional guidelines established by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and embraces the code of integrity, responsibility and skill required to maintain these standards. Strict adherence to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) makes our documentation legally binding.


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Fisher Precious Metals

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Fisher Precious Metals

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.

"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."

Laura C on February 2018

Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.

"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."

Laura C on February 2018


Wentworth & Sloan Jewelers Inc

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Wentworth & Sloan Jewelers Inc

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Customers say: Terrific value
80 years of experience

We are excited to provide you with solutions for all your jewelry needs.

We are excited to provide you with solutions for all your jewelry needs.


The Persian Carpet

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The Persian Carpet

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Persian Carpet is a full service Oriental Rug dealer offering fantastic selection of antique and contemporary handmade rugs. It all began in 1962 when Doug bought a small oriental rug for $15.00 during his first research trip to Iran. Over the next 16 years Doug returned to Iran 18 times, quite often purchasing rugs for friends in his spare time. The Persian Carpet was born in 1976, inhabiting a rental corner of an antique store. Since then, The Persian Carpet has grown into a leading regional retail store and a national wholesale, known for the quality and beauty of our merchandise. Our inventory has expanded to include all types of handmade oriental carpets and textiles with a wide variety of styles and designs from Iran, India, Pakistan, Turkey and China. The collection offers antique and new oriental rugs and features an amazing array of transitional and contemporary designs. The Lays began designing , producing and importing their own proprietary rug lines in the early 1990s. Today, The Persian Carpet offers a specialty line of British Arts and Crafts and American Prairie Style carpets that are sold worldwide. A new division of the business, Southwest Looms, produces two lines of carpets inspired by the American southwest. The Dreamcatcher Collection offers realistic reproductions of Navajo rugs and the Pendleton Collection features handknotted pile carpets using Pendleton@ Indian blanket designs. Nelda and Doug's daughter, Cynthia, and her husband Bruce McLaren joined the business in 2002 with the responsibilities for marketing and servicing our wholesale accounts. Additional DBA - Persian Carpet Inc.

"The staff at the Persian Carpet is fantastic! They are incredibly knowledgeable (PhD's!), friendly, helpful, have high integrity, and go the extra mile. Their store is THE place to go for a great selection of beautiful, high quality wool and silk rugs from all over the world. I enjoyed doing business with them on several occasions (purchasing rugs, rug cleaning, rug appraisal), and highly recommend them."

L S on May 2019

The Persian Carpet is a full service Oriental Rug dealer offering fantastic selection of antique and contemporary handmade rugs. It all began in 1962 when Doug bought a small oriental rug for $15.00 during his first research trip to Iran. Over the next 16 years Doug returned to Iran 18 times, quite often purchasing rugs for friends in his spare time. The Persian Carpet was born in 1976, inhabiting a rental corner of an antique store. Since then, The Persian Carpet has grown into a leading regional retail store and a national wholesale, known for the quality and beauty of our merchandise. Our inventory has expanded to include all types of handmade oriental carpets and textiles with a wide variety of styles and designs from Iran, India, Pakistan, Turkey and China. The collection offers antique and new oriental rugs and features an amazing array of transitional and contemporary designs. The Lays began designing , producing and importing their own proprietary rug lines in the early 1990s. Today, The Persian Carpet offers a specialty line of British Arts and Crafts and American Prairie Style carpets that are sold worldwide. A new division of the business, Southwest Looms, produces two lines of carpets inspired by the American southwest. The Dreamcatcher Collection offers realistic reproductions of Navajo rugs and the Pendleton Collection features handknotted pile carpets using Pendleton@ Indian blanket designs. Nelda and Doug's daughter, Cynthia, and her husband Bruce McLaren joined the business in 2002 with the responsibilities for marketing and servicing our wholesale accounts. Additional DBA - Persian Carpet Inc.

"The staff at the Persian Carpet is fantastic! They are incredibly knowledgeable (PhD's!), friendly, helpful, have high integrity, and go the extra mile. Their store is THE place to go for a great selection of beautiful, high quality wool and silk rugs from all over the world. I enjoyed doing business with them on several occasions (purchasing rugs, rug cleaning, rug appraisal), and highly recommend them."

L S on May 2019


Wake Forest Jewelers

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Wake Forest Jewelers

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated full service jeweler store with over 50 years collective experience. We are completely committed in setting our store and customer service apart form any other store. We specialize in Fine jewelry, GIA diamonds and Fine watches along with complete Custom Design and Jewelry Repair- restoration services. We are not a Cookie Cutter store.When you come to our store you deal with the owners and we strive for excellence in every aspect of your visit/needs. Without you we would not be here.We know and appreciate that.

"Great! very pleased with the job. Fair price, too."

David F on February 2020

We are a family owned and operated full service jeweler store with over 50 years collective experience. We are completely committed in setting our store and customer service apart form any other store. We specialize in Fine jewelry, GIA diamonds and Fine watches along with complete Custom Design and Jewelry Repair- restoration services. We are not a Cookie Cutter store.When you come to our store you deal with the owners and we strive for excellence in every aspect of your visit/needs. Without you we would not be here.We know and appreciate that.

"Great! very pleased with the job. Fair price, too."

David F on February 2020


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Lois Bouchard Graduate Gemologist (G.I.A.)

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Lois Bouchard Graduate Gemologist (G.I.A.)

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Lois Bouchard, GG (GIA), RMV, Senior Member,(NAJA),is one of North Carolina's most trusted independent jewelry appraisers and diamond brokers. Lois has 20 years of experience in the jewelry trade. Her expertise includes several years as the lead independent appraiser for: The NC Department of the Treasury and NC Department of Revenue. In addition, she has served for several years as the lead appraiser for a premier auction house. Lois is well respected in her field and is a strong advocate against consumer fraud in the Jewelry industry. She has served as an expert witness and won judgement in favor of her clients in court hearings. Lois also offers diamond brokerage services to her clients, where she can assist with the purchase of GIA certified diamonds at or below wholesale prices and with the sale of personal jewelry items. Contact Lois today for an in-person appraisal, or for diamond brokerage consultation! ***No diamonds or other jewelry are kept on the business premises.***

Lois Bouchard, GG (GIA), RMV, Senior Member,(NAJA),is one of North Carolina's most trusted independent jewelry appraisers and diamond brokers. Lois has 20 years of experience in the jewelry trade. Her expertise includes several years as the lead independent appraiser for: The NC Department of the Treasury and NC Department of Revenue. In addition, she has served for several years as the lead appraiser for a premier auction house. Lois is well respected in her field and is a strong advocate against consumer fraud in the Jewelry industry. She has served as an expert witness and won judgement in favor of her clients in court hearings. Lois also offers diamond brokerage services to her clients, where she can assist with the purchase of GIA certified diamonds at or below wholesale prices and with the sale of personal jewelry items. Contact Lois today for an in-person appraisal, or for diamond brokerage consultation! ***No diamonds or other jewelry are kept on the business premises.***


PMS Consignment

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PMS Consignment

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PMS Consignment (PMSC) is focused on providing our customers High-End Designer Consignment and great customer satisfaction. PMSC resale's designer Items on consignment such as Shoes, Handbags and Accessories. How it Work: Option 1: Step 1: Clean your closet and choose which items you would like to sell. Step 2: Contact PMS Consignment. Step 3: Mail your valuables to PMS Consignment. Step 4: We take pictures of your items and list them for sale Step 5: Item Sales and YOU GET PAID! Option 2: Step 1: Contact PMS Consignment and schedule a consultation. Step 2: Have a Consultant come to your home to help clean your closet and assist with best consignment items. Step 3: The Consultant will return with your valuables and take pictures. Step 4: We list your items for sale. Step 5: Item Sales and YOU GET PAID!

PMS Consignment (PMSC) is focused on providing our customers High-End Designer Consignment and great customer satisfaction. PMSC resale's designer Items on consignment such as Shoes, Handbags and Accessories. How it Work: Option 1: Step 1: Clean your closet and choose which items you would like to sell. Step 2: Contact PMS Consignment. Step 3: Mail your valuables to PMS Consignment. Step 4: We take pictures of your items and list them for sale Step 5: Item Sales and YOU GET PAID! Option 2: Step 1: Contact PMS Consignment and schedule a consultation. Step 2: Have a Consultant come to your home to help clean your closet and assist with best consignment items. Step 3: The Consultant will return with your valuables and take pictures. Step 4: We list your items for sale. Step 5: Item Sales and YOU GET PAID!


JEFF JOHNSON RESTORATIONS & DESIGNS

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JEFF JOHNSON RESTORATIONS & DESIGNS

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jeff Johnson Restorations is a local Raleigh, North Carolina company dedicated to providing the finest possible results for our clients. We restore and repair a wide range of unique objects ranging from historical furniture pieces to fine artwork, Celtic relics and antique toys. We are listed as a Yahoo 5 Star service provider and can provide many excellent customer testimonials. We have been recognized as being one of the top 5% moving claim inspection and repair services in the world and have an international client base.

"Jeff did a beautiful job repairing and restoring the piece, creating a new foot and matching the color of the lost shoe. A real craftsman. Many thanks!"

Jean W on May 2019

Jeff Johnson Restorations is a local Raleigh, North Carolina company dedicated to providing the finest possible results for our clients. We restore and repair a wide range of unique objects ranging from historical furniture pieces to fine artwork, Celtic relics and antique toys. We are listed as a Yahoo 5 Star service provider and can provide many excellent customer testimonials. We have been recognized as being one of the top 5% moving claim inspection and repair services in the world and have an international client base.

"Jeff did a beautiful job repairing and restoring the piece, creating a new foot and matching the color of the lost shoe. A real craftsman. Many thanks!"

Jean W on May 2019


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Specialty Watch Repair in Raleigh Gold Jewelry

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Specialty Watch Repair in Raleigh Gold Jewelry

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45 years of experience

all major credit cards accepted, 2 year warranty on full service repairs

all major credit cards accepted, 2 year warranty on full service repairs


Scott Eddi

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Scott Eddi

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38 years of experience

Independent business to address the areas I have become skilled in .

Independent business to address the areas I have become skilled in .

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FAQs for antique and jewelry appraisal projects in Raleigh, NC

You can estimate a bathroom addition’s value between 10% to 20% of a home’s value. But this also accounts for extra square footage since homes with more bathrooms tend to have more space. When considering adding one, you should know that a bathroom generally adds only $5,000 to an appraisal price initially, with adjustments made for other factors like local home values.

Garages increase a property’s value by about 80% of the build price. The national average cost to build a garage is $23,900.

However, on an appraisal, a garage contributes to the whole rather than as a part. For example, if you have a garage, your appraiser then tries to compare it to nearby homes with garages, which often have a higher value.

A bedroom can add anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 or more to an appraisal. It depends heavily on the size of the bedroom, the overall home’s value, the location, and what amenities it might include (like a walk-in closet).

A drive-by appraisal usually costs $100 to $150. For a drive-by appraisal, the appraiser only visually assesses the home's exterior, in addition to reviewing the real estate records on the home and comparing it to nearby homes.

An FHA appraisal costs between $400 and $700. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are usually less strict, so the appraisals are often more affordable. VA appraisal fees range from $425 to $900 for a single-family home. Compared to FHA loans, VA loans can be more involved.

A home appraiser will look at the real estate paperwork related to the home, but they will also do an exterior and interior assessment. Reviews include the square footage of the home and/or acreage of the lot, the age and condition of the home, construction materials used, the general state of the economy and local market, and the design and style of the home, along with any special features it may have. While an appraiser won’t be as thorough as a home inspector, they will likely notice very obvious problems and defects.

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