While fine jewelry is crafted to last a lifetime, sometimes “life” happens and jewelry shows wear over time. Both repairs and restoration are necessary to bring your designs back to their original beauty. AA Jewel Box is Orange County’s most trusted jeweler, offering a wide range of repair services performed by highly skilled craftsmen who complete the work on-site. We are proud to be experts in silver, gold, and platinum metal repairs, as well as repairs for intricate heirloom jewelry.

Jewelry appraisals are an important step in ensuring your most valued items. It is always a wise decision to have your precious possessions’ appraised and insured. Here at AA Jewel Box, we make it a point to notify our customers that most homeowner policies do not cover the loss or damage of jewelry. Please consult your respective insurance companies for policy guidelines.

We have two appraisal options for you to choose from.

1) No Leaving – There is no need for separation anxiety. If you don’t want to leave your jewelry, no problem! We will perform all the counts and examination in front of you while you wait. It will take a week for you to receive the completed appraisal.

*An appointment is required for this service.

2) Drop and Run – If you don’t mind leaving your jewelry for the certified gemologists to review, great! We will show you unique identifying signatures for each piece of jewelry that you leave under the microscope, so you can be assured that the items returned to you are yours. It will take about 2 weeks to receive the completed appraisal and an appointment is not necessary for this service.

Many families need help with their estate planning and sentimental family jewelry. AA Jewel Box provides a safe and secure environment to help with these situations. From gem identification and jewelry sorting appointments to multi-item estate appraisals, AA Jewel Box will be able to provide help for your estate planning needs.

Restringing is fundamental to the preservation of pearls and gemstone beads. The standard wisdom is to restring every year or two, depending on the frequency of wear. Here at AA Jewel Box we separate each bead with an individual knot for safety. Though more time consuming, this is the standard by which all fine pearls and gemstones should be strung. We also use Pearlsilk which is less likely to fatigue and is a strong material that doesn’t stretch or fray compared to genuine silk.

Cultured pearls should be treated gently and benefit from proper wear and care. Avoid direct contact with cosmetics, hairspray, and perfume, which can damage your pearls. Wipe gently with a damp cloth after each wear and store pearls separately, preferably in a lined jewelry box. This prevents scratching. They can be cleaned by soaking briefly in a standard liquid pearl cleaner, rinsing thoroughly with water and drying with a soft cloth.