About Us
LexBrilliance is a firm of Gemologist Appraisers providing reliable, independent, and authoritative appraisals for insurance, resale, wholesale, litigation, trusts, and estates. Based in Los Angeles, California, LexBrilliance serves clients throughout Southern California, including Orange County, San Diego, and beyond.
Bella Zhang
GIA Graduate Gemologist, MBA, PMP, Ally, American Society of Appraisers
Bella Zhang is a trusted expert in jewelry appraisal and consulting, with over a decade of professional experience spanning a leading luxury jewelry brand under LVMH, a prestigious auction house, the financial sector, and related fields across Europe, China, and the United States. Her background includes extensive expertise in high-value jewelry evaluation and a deep understanding of global luxury jewelry market trends.
She holds the Graduate Gemologist® diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a Ally of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). Bella has completed the Comprehensive Appraisal Training Program through ASA and NAJA and maintains a 15-hour USPAP certification, ensuring that all appraisal services comply with recognized professional and ethical standards.
Bella also holds a Bachelor’s degree and MBA in Luxury Marketing Management from a French business school, combining her gemological expertise with a strong foundation in the business of fine jewelry and luxury brands.
Our clients include private collectors, insurance providers, estate and trust professionals, fiduciaries, and legal advisors. Whether for insurance coverage, estate planning, or personal insight, our valuations provide clarity, confidence, and reliable documentation of each item’s true value.
Our mission: To deliver accurate, reliable, and defensible jewelry valuations for every purpose, empowering clients to feel confident and informed in managing their treasured pieces.
Our Appraisal Process
A typical jewelry appraisal for insurance or personal valuation generally follows these steps. Complex assignments, such as estate or tax-related appraisals, may require additional time and steps.
Bring Relevant Documents – Please bring any grading reports, previous appraisals, receipts, or other documentation to help inform the appraisal.
Preliminary Review & Fee Estimate – A brief initial examination is conducted, and a fee estimate is provided. You approve any changes if additional research or testing is required.
Service Agreement & Documentation – We complete the Service Agreement, note any condition issues, and photograph and describe your jewelry.
Jewelry Cleaning – Each piece is thoroughly cleaned using professional tools to ensure accurate evaluation.
Detailed Examination – Metals and stones are tested; stones are measured, graded for color, clarity, and cut; center diamonds may be photomicrographed or plotted; digital photography is taken from multiple angles.
Jewelry Return & Payment – You may pick up your jewelry after the examination. We aim to return pieces promptly and securely.
Final Report – After research and analysis, the final PDF appraisal report is emailed. Timing depends on assignment complexity but is completed as efficiently as possible.
