Top-rated antique and jewelry appraisers.

Get matched with top antique and jewelry appraisers in Oswego, IL

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your antique and jewelry appraisal project in Oswego, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY OSWEGO, IL HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon43
    Verified antique and jewelry appraisals reviews

Find Antique and jewelry appraisers in Oswego

Avatar for Johnson Inc Gold & Coin Collection Buyers

Johnson Inc Gold & Coin Collection Buyers

4.87(
84
)

Johnson Inc Gold & Coin Collection Buyers

4.87(
84
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Johnson, Inc. (a Numismatics co.), Nationally known, specializes in Coins, Currency, and Gold & Silver bullion items. We have two categories of service: Online Face to Face personalized service or In-Home for Florida residents. Estate acquisitions and trusts is our specialty. Our ONLINE APPRAISAL Service allows your items and our specialty to meet face to face regardless of distance. We back all our services up with your guaranteed satisfaction! Call or schedule your services today!

"VERY pleasant! Jewelry was appraised, check was issued (later deposited and cleared), and hospitality was a plus."

Ed S on March 2021

Johnson, Inc. (a Numismatics co.), Nationally known, specializes in Coins, Currency, and Gold & Silver bullion items. We have two categories of service: Online Face to Face personalized service or In-Home for Florida residents. Estate acquisitions and trusts is our specialty. Our ONLINE APPRAISAL Service allows your items and our specialty to meet face to face regardless of distance. We back all our services up with your guaranteed satisfaction! Call or schedule your services today!

"VERY pleasant! Jewelry was appraised, check was issued (later deposited and cleared), and hospitality was a plus."

Ed S on March 2021


Avatar for Paxem, Inc. Residential & Senior Moving & Estate L

Paxem, Inc. Residential & Senior Moving & Estate L

4.73(
36
)

Paxem, Inc. Residential & Senior Moving & Estate L

4.73(
36
)
Customers say: Super punctual
2003 years of experience

In business since 2003, Paxem provides residential, commercial and senior services for moves. We are an A+ Accredited Senior Move Manager who provides services for the older adult population as well as younger folks! Services include: organizing / de-cluttering / estate sales / liquidations / packing / set up / staging/ move management / inventories / hoarder specialists. Our employees are experts in the entire moving process. Paxem is accredited through ASEL (American Society of Estate Liquidators) which means we're held to a higher standard than other estate liquidators. Whether you're moving locally or across the nation Paxem can help. Paxem Showroom is now open and sells high quality consignment of furniture, fine art, high quality area rugs, decorative items, fine jewelry and more. The Paxem Showroom is located at 345 N. Eric Dr., Palatine, IL 60067

"very well; movers were on time, move went smoothly and no surprises"

Harry P on October 2018

In business since 2003, Paxem provides residential, commercial and senior services for moves. We are an A+ Accredited Senior Move Manager who provides services for the older adult population as well as younger folks! Services include: organizing / de-cluttering / estate sales / liquidations / packing / set up / staging/ move management / inventories / hoarder specialists. Our employees are experts in the entire moving process. Paxem is accredited through ASEL (American Society of Estate Liquidators) which means we're held to a higher standard than other estate liquidators. Whether you're moving locally or across the nation Paxem can help. Paxem Showroom is now open and sells high quality consignment of furniture, fine art, high quality area rugs, decorative items, fine jewelry and more. The Paxem Showroom is located at 345 N. Eric Dr., Palatine, IL 60067

"very well; movers were on time, move went smoothly and no surprises"

Harry P on October 2018


We Specialize In In-House Hand-Crafted Jewelry Production. On-site Jewelry Servicing With Same Day Services Available. Staff Gemologist & Appraiser. View Our Collection Online.”


Avatar for Fisher Precious Metals

Fisher Precious Metals

5.00(
14
)

Fisher Precious Metals

5.00(
14
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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


Founded in 1982, Gemworld International employs four trained and tested appraisers.


Avatar for PERSIN AND ROBBIN JEWELERS

PERSIN AND ROBBIN JEWELERS

5.00(
12
)

PERSIN AND ROBBIN JEWELERS

5.00(
12
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Persin and Robbin Jewelers. Since 1959, we've been proud to serve the Chicagoland community. Whether you need fine jewelry or Swiss timepieces, repair services or custom design, our family looks forward to serving your family for another fifty years.

Welcome to Persin and Robbin Jewelers. Since 1959, we've been proud to serve the Chicagoland community. Whether you need fine jewelry or Swiss timepieces, repair services or custom design, our family looks forward to serving your family for another fifty years.


Avatar for IRON HORSE ANTIQUES

IRON HORSE ANTIQUES

5.00(
7
)

IRON HORSE ANTIQUES

5.00(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Iron Horse Antiques & Appraisers, established in 1978, specializes in pre-1920 American antiques and currently sells at various antiques shows around the country. In addition we are auction agents, we buy entire estates, and we buy gold, silver / sterling and platinum. We have conducted estate sales (via Iron Horse Estate Sales ) since the 1980s and also maintain a booth at Colonial Antique Mall in Woodstock, Illinois. We are members of the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association, the New England Appraisers Association, the Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association , and the Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association. A family business, we travel all over the United States to buy, sell, appraise and consult. We can provide immediate service in Wisconsin and Illinois through our Crystal Lake, Illinois / Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin facility: 815/575-1272, [email protected]

"We met with Debbie and Jim last night to have them do an appraisal for us. The knowledge that they have about antiques was truly astounding. They were efficient in their appraisal so that it would keep our costs down. They were willing to work around our schedule, which was very helpful to us. We were pleasantly surprised about how honest and straightforward they were about the value of the jewelry that we had appraised. In the past, I have experienced other appraisers that have tried to be misleading about whether my jewelry had genuine value, so we were so thankful for their honesty. If you need an appraisal of an antique or if you would like to purchase an antique, these two lovely people are the ones to see."

Kristin T on April 2019

Iron Horse Antiques & Appraisers, established in 1978, specializes in pre-1920 American antiques and currently sells at various antiques shows around the country. In addition we are auction agents, we buy entire estates, and we buy gold, silver / sterling and platinum. We have conducted estate sales (via Iron Horse Estate Sales ) since the 1980s and also maintain a booth at Colonial Antique Mall in Woodstock, Illinois. We are members of the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association, the New England Appraisers Association, the Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association , and the Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association. A family business, we travel all over the United States to buy, sell, appraise and consult. We can provide immediate service in Wisconsin and Illinois through our Crystal Lake, Illinois / Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin facility: 815/575-1272, [email protected]

"We met with Debbie and Jim last night to have them do an appraisal for us. The knowledge that they have about antiques was truly astounding. They were efficient in their appraisal so that it would keep our costs down. They were willing to work around our schedule, which was very helpful to us. We were pleasantly surprised about how honest and straightforward they were about the value of the jewelry that we had appraised. In the past, I have experienced other appraisers that have tried to be misleading about whether my jewelry had genuine value, so we were so thankful for their honesty. If you need an appraisal of an antique or if you would like to purchase an antique, these two lovely people are the ones to see."

Kristin T on April 2019


Avatar for New England Appraisers Assoc

New England Appraisers Assoc

4.77(
30
)

New England Appraisers Assoc

4.77(
30
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a national appraisal association of 300 members. We appraise antiques and art. Some members are dealers and gallery owners but all of us are anxious to serve you. Check our websites http://www.newenglandappraisers.org (click) "Find an Appraiser" for names and phone numbers of our members.

"Excellent and very informative"

Onalee A on January 2021

We are a national appraisal association of 300 members. We appraise antiques and art. Some members are dealers and gallery owners but all of us are anxious to serve you. Check our websites http://www.newenglandappraisers.org (click) "Find an Appraiser" for names and phone numbers of our members.

"Excellent and very informative"

Onalee A on January 2021


SCHIERER & POPP JEWELERS

5.00(
6
)

SCHIERER & POPP JEWELERS

5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Trusted Since 1955. Family owned and operated. Most EVERYTHING IS DONE ON-SITE. Free Estimates. Member National Association of Jewelery APPRAISERS. Member National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

Trusted Since 1955. Family owned and operated. Most EVERYTHING IS DONE ON-SITE. Free Estimates. Member National Association of Jewelery APPRAISERS. Member National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors


...
Showing 1-10 of 54
Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

Basement bedrooms can count toward your room count and the square footage of your home on an appraisal if they’re fully legal, which means they have proper ventilation and points of egress, as defined by your local building code. Simply partitioning off a space for a bedroom in an otherwise unfinished basement that isn’t a legal living space won’t affect your appraisal value.

While there’s technically no limit to the dollar amount you can borrow for a home addition, the standard limit is around 80% of the value the addition is expected to add to your home. That means you could feasibly borrow up to $80,000 if an appraiser determines that the addition or bump out will add $100,000 in value to your property. You might also be limited by your debt-to-income ratio or credit score.

The entire appraisal process takes from seven to 10 days. This timeline accounts for the many steps of the appraisal process, including the post-inspection report completed by the appraiser.

Home appraisal services include the following tasks:

  • Inspect home interior and exterior

  • Evaluate materials, features, fixtures, and renovations

  • Review comparable properties

  • Write an appraisal report

Mobile homes weigh anywhere between 45 to 50 pounds per square foot. Some newer options weigh up to 70 pounds per square foot. An average single-wide mobile home weighs 45,000 pounds, and a double-wide mobile home weighs about 70,000 pounds. Triple-wide mobile homes range from 90,000 to 100,000 pounds.

Both conventional loans and FHA loans are types of mortgages, but they have a few key differences. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders without any government backing, and FHA loans are guaranteed by a government agency. FHA loans are designed to be easier for borrowers with low credit scores or income to qualify for.

The Oswego, IL homeowners’ guide to antique and jewelry appraisals

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"