Austin's Premier Expert Jewelry Appraisers
Austin's Most Trusted Jewelry Appraisal Firm
Serving Central Texas Since 1980
Serving Austin & Central Texas over Forty Years
At National Jewelry Appraisers, we bring expertise that provides accurate, court-ready, and insurance-accepted jewelry appraisals.
We are a boutique appraisal firm built on trust, transparency, and deep gemological knowledge — and we've been a cornerstone of the Austin jewelry community for over forty years.
Whether you need an insurance appraisal, an estate evaluation, a fair market value report, or expert witness testimony, we deliver thorough, professional results you can rely on.
OFFERING PEACE OF MIND
By Appointment only at our Office.
You do NOT leave your jewelry.
You appraisal is performed while you watch.
Making the process convenient and safe.
Single Item reports are provided within two business days.
Education and Certifications
Ron "Turtle" Aaron, G.G. (GIA)
Senior Graduate Gemologist & Founder
Ron Aaron has been a fixture in the jewelry and gemology industry since 1980. A Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) — the most respected credential in the field — Ron specializes in insurance appraisals, estate and inheritance evaluations, fair market and liquidation appraisals, and expert witness services. Over the course of his career, he has designed more than 1,000 custom jewelry pieces and has built lasting professional relationships with major insurers including PURE, Chubb, Chartis, State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide, and many others across the United States.
Ron is also a sought-after public speaker and educator, providing training to insurance professionals — including agents, fraud investigators, and claims adjusters — on the nuances of jewelry valuation.
Education & Credentials
National Jewelry Appraisers Association (NAJA)
Gemological Institute of America
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) — the highest credential awarded by GIA
- GIA Gem Identification
- GIA Colored Stones & Colored Stone Grading
- GIA Graduate Diamonds & Diamond Grading
- GIA Pearl Grading
- GIA Jewelry Essentials
- Introduction to Personal Property Valuation
- Personal Property Valuation Methodology
- Personal Property Valuation & Report Writing
Professional Affiliations
- Gemological Institute of America
- GIA Alumni Association
- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) Member