I need to get a couple diamonds appraised as part of an estate before putting them in a safe deposit box. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to go, and what a customary fee is for the work? Anything to watch out for, such as should I only go to a place that does the work in front of you? The rings were purchased a long time ago, and I don't have a GIA certificate on them.

I have a good friend in Mansfield that's a jeweler. If that's not too far, let me know and I'll forward you his info.

Does he or she work weekends? It wouldn't be my first preference, but I could make arrangements for a Saturday.

He works Saturdays.

http://www.mansfieldfinejewelry.com/

Alma runs the business side and John and Thomas are the jewelers. Been in business since 1983.

I know a jewelry store in the North East mall that can probably help.