Welcome to VS Gem Appraisals, located in St. Catharines, ON. I am your Gemologist, Vanessa Mitchell; a Registered Gemologist Appraiser®, Master Valuer (reg #062021255) a GIA Applied Jewelry Professional, and a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. I have over 15 years of combined market experience as a retail owner and manager, gem & metal buyer, secondary market in auction house sales, and in-house Gemologist.

I am also professionally trained and educated in the field of Numismatics (aka Coins). The professional training I have in appraisal theory and ethics by the CPPAG, along with my education in gemology and master evaluation guarantees that your appraisal will be recognized and accepted by all major insurance companies.

I welcome you to contact me with any questions you may have. I work by appointment only and I can accommodate appointments on the weekends by request. Appraisals are always done right in front of you and never need to leave your sight.