We Appraise Your Valuables

We offer appraisals for estate and insurance purposes from a certified GIA Gemologist. Contact us today to book an appointment.

where are we?

814 S Westgate Ave, Suite 260

Los Angeles, CA, 90049

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Contact us today to schedule your personal and private appointment. Have your estate items appraised by a reliable and honest gemologist.

Setting the Fair Estate Appraisal Standard

About Us

Pacific Jewelry & Watches sets the standard for expert and ethical appraisals and purchasing for jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches, gold, silver, platinum, coins, and more. With twenty years of impressive industry experience, we strive to always provide clients with transparent, comprehensive, and detailed appraisals.

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About The Owner

Paul Shikhvarger,
GIA GG, AGA

Principal Paul Shikhvarger, a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), adheres to the highest professional and ethical standards that are used by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). With twenty years of experience, Paul enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients and continues to educate himself to ensure the fairest appraisals.

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Rated 5 out of 5
I had very little knowledge of gems and precious metals when I inherited some. I went to Paul because of his great online reviews and they weren't wrong as I did two different transactions with him. He is very friendly, straight forward & honest. He will be my first call for future transactions and he should be your first call if you are looking for a solid appraiser and/or buyer.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Paul is fantastic. Highly recommend! He was quick to help set up an appointment and walked me through the whole process of appraising a diamond ring. Had no issues submitting his appraisal to insurance and will certainly be back with other items.
Aliza Goldsmith
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Aram Minasyan
Rated 5.0
December 5, 2025

Very experienced and knowledgeable expert!!!

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N R
Rated 5.0
November 29, 2025

Very nice guy and is knowledgeable in his profession. Would refer him to a friend and would do business with him again.

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Carey Marvin
Rated 5.0
November 25, 2025

Paul was very responsive to communication. He took his time to carefully evaluate everything I brought to him. He was informative and offered a fair price. He was very professional and knew his stuff! Thank you Paul!

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Cayce Cage
Rated 5.0
November 25, 2025

I highly recommend Paul! Over the years he has provided jewelry repair and appraisals for me. He is thorough, professional, knowledgeable, timely and personable. I trust him implicitly.

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Carol Goodkind
Rated 5.0
November 24, 2025

My meeting with Paul of Pacific Jewelry and Watches could not have been better. I brought in a box of jewelry that I inherited but had no need for. Although the stones weren't real, the gold in some of this was, and I left Paul's office with a considerable amount of money. Paul was very pleasant to do business with, I think primarily due to his strong knowledge base in both metals and gems. He was informative, he explained how his tools worked, and what he was looking for. And in the end I got a bunch of money for stuff that I had no need for. This is a strong recommendation.

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Barbara Smith
Rated 5.0
November 23, 2025

Paul is a lovely man who clearly knows his business. He explained everything we needed to know and gave us fair prices for our gold pieces as well as silver. I wouldn’t hesitate for a minute to return.

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Harvey Brown
Rated 5.0
November 18, 2025

Excellent experience.

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songe riddle
Rated 5.0
November 12, 2025

This was a great experience. Paul was a real pleasure to deal with and gave me a great price for the pieces I brought in. I’d come back.

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Denise Tabor
Rated 5.0
November 8, 2025

Comfortable experience. Felt like family.

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Denise T.
Rated 5.0
November 7, 2025

Very professional. Explained everything. Answered all of my questions easily. A smooth and easy experience.

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Miky Nahm
Rated 5.0
November 5, 2025

Great experience, smooth and helpful, thanks 😊

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Simon
Rated 5.0
October 29, 2025

Best deal on selling gold Highest value and very nice to work with I would recommend this 10 out of 10 times

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barbara brawerman
Rated 5.0
October 22, 2025

Paul is such an expert! Kind, knowledgeable. The experience was so easy. Felt cared for. Great place!

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Emma Rutter
Rated 5.0
October 22, 2025

So lovely to work with! Paul was incredibly kind and helpful in explaining each of my pieces to me. He was also very responsive and from what I could tell from gathering other opinions, offered me very fair prices. Highly recommend!

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Rated 5.0
October 18, 2025

Oct. 16th, 2025: My first time ever going to such an establishment, and Paul was AMAZING. He was open, patient, and didn't try to deter me in any direction: Which attributed to me feeling his sincerity and honesty. He simply answered my questions and told me what material was legit or not + everything was out in the open, the machines, calculator, and etc.. Normally I'd shop around, but his energy was enough that I didn't feel I was being cheated and should visit others. Will definitely recommend to others!

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Cameron Quevedo
Rated 5.0
October 14, 2025

Paul of Pacific Jewelry & Watches is a consummate professional and highly recommended. I visited his office for a ring appraisal-- Paul was super helpful and patient in walking me through the appraisal process, what factors establish the value of a ring, and took time to answer all of my questions along the way. I will be using Pacific Jewelry & Watches for future appraisal needs, and have no problem recommending him to family and friends. Thank you Paul!

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Cameron Q.
Rated 5.0
October 14, 2025

Paul of Pacific Jewelry & Watches is a consummate professional and highly recommended. I visited his office for a ring appraisal-- Paul was super helpful...

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Kenton W.
Rated 5.0
September 25, 2025

This is a reputable company, Paul is honest and very knowledgeable. You can count on him to provide excellent appraisal service, as well as a fair market...

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Erica Johnson
Rated 5.0
September 24, 2025

Quick and easy experience! He got me in so fast and trust his expertise. Will definitely be using for more appraisals!

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M K
Rated 5.0
September 24, 2025