Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals is Cincinnati's only American Gem Society Independent Certified Gemologist Appraisal firm and holds itself to the highest standards.   

Kara Huddleston, AGS Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser & GIA Graduate Gemologist, founded this company in order to provide her clients with a quality of service that fully leverages her extensive education and training. As an unbiased independent appraiser, Kara is able to provide insurance and estate appraisals, quality confirmation, and liquidation appraisals that are specifically tailored to meet individual needs.  

Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals is by appointment only. To make an appointment or obtain pricing information, please call or email.

Kara Huddleston, AGS ICGA & GIA GG

• Senior Advisor, The Greater Cincinnati AGS Guild (2025)
• Senior Advisor, GIA Alumni Collective Cincinnati Chapter (2025)
• National Association of Jewelry Appraisers , Member, since 2023
• Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser (American Gem Society, since 2021)
•  Advanced Personal Property Appraisal Course (William D. Hoeffer, 2021)
• Continuing Education Certificate (Gemological Institute of America, 2017/2020/2021/2022)
• President, The Greater Cincinnati AGS Guild (2014-2025)
• President, GIA Alumni Collective Cincinnati Chapter (2014-2025)
• Personal Property 7-Hour USPAP Course (The Appraisal Foundation, 2020, 2022, 2024)
• Recertification Exam (American Gem Society 2015-2024)
• Personal Property 15-Hour USPAP Course (The Appraisal Foundation, 2018)
• Certified Gemologist Appraiser (American Gem Society, 2014)
• Certified Gemologist (American Gem Society, 2014)
• Registered Jeweler (American Gem Society, 2013)
• Graduate Gemologist (Gemological Institute of America, 2008)
• Accredited Jewelry Professional (Gemological Institute of America, 2008)
• Graduate Diamonds Diploma (Gemological Institute of America, 2008)
• Graduate Colored Stones Diploma (Gemological Institute of America, 2008)