About Us

Los Angeles International Gemological Laboratory is an independent appraising company that identifies, appraises and evaluates jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones and watches for both the general public and jewelry trade.

We provide jewelry appraising services for Modern, Period and Antique jewelry, wrist and pocket watches, diamonds and colored gemstones and gemological services for loose stones.

Paul Shikhvarger is the owner and chief appraiser of the LAIGL with extensive experience for Modern, Period and Antique jewelry, diamonds, colored stones and watches. He is Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) graduated from the Gemological Institute of America and Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

Los Angeles International Gemological Laboratory is a neutral organization and does not endorse or recommend any commercial product, company or individual.

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  • Alissa J. posted a review
    I was trying to get my engagement ring appraised kind of last minute, I found LAIGL online and was able to make an appointment that same day which was convenient. Paul was very professional, he completed the appraisal right in front of us and was also helpful in finding a good insurance policy for my engagement ring. Also got it done very efficiently and gave us a very durable package to keep the appraisal secure for years. ...Read More
  • rebecca g. posted a review
    My fiance and I needed my 3-diamond engagement ring appraised for insurance coverage, and I searched quite a bit for a trustworthy, qualified appraiser. Paul was incredibly amiable and professional, his office is conveniently located in Downtown's Jewelry district (I walked, but there's plenty of parking below the building or across the street at Pershing Square), and he examined my ring right in front of me. This last part was terrific, as there was no need to worry about getting a plot to mak...Read More
  • Ed W. posted a review
    I had a diamond ring appraised by Paul, and is happy with the work he did. He saw me on relatively quick notice, and seemed fairly experienced and knowledgable about diamonds. ...Read More
  • YANA G. posted a review
    I decided to get of rid of my old diamond ring and started looking for an appraiser to get the value before i go to look for a buyer. Found Paul Shikhvarger from LAIGL through BBB and made an appointment to see him. I have found Paul to be very knowledgeable and thorough in what he does. He gave me the value of the ring and told me that if i can not sell for that value he will fund the buyer for me. I went to 4 places, but could not get the price that the diamond was appraised for. I ended up...Read More
  • Carl B. posted a review
    Last week I contacted Paul Shikhvarger with Los Angeles International Gemological Laboratory with a question on an Item that I purchased over the internet. The item that I purchased was a diamond simulant and the company that I purchased from listed its properties as a very high grade item very close to a real diamonds makeup. After seeing several jewlers on a setting they each told me that it was just a CZ. I called the appraisers that had a sheet on the item, sent with its purchase, and I w...Read More