The Gemcor Family of Companies
A legacy of excellence in jewelry services since 1981
Two Generations, Three Companies
The Heiss family has built a network of specialized companies that service the jewelry and insurance industries. Each company addresses unique aspects of jewelry valuation, appraisal, and procurement, working in harmony to provide comprehensive solutions.
Gemcor
Founded in 1981, Gemcor is the foundation of our family of companies. We provide specialized jewelry services for insurance claims processing, with a focus on cost valuation, high-quality replacement, and maximizing salvage recovery. Our client-focused approach has made us a trusted partner in the insurance industry for over 40 years.
Digipraise
Digipraise is our innovative digital platform that revolutionizes the jewelry appraisal update process. We leverage technology to provide efficient, accurate, and up-to-date jewelry appraisals for insurance purposes. Digipraise ensures that valuations remain current with market conditions, helping both insurers and insureds maintain appropriate coverage levels.
Gemcor Trading
Gemcor Trading is our jewelry trading arm that provides access to an extensive catalog of high-quality jewelry products. We source diamonds, gemstones, and finished jewelry pieces from trusted suppliers worldwide. Our trading capabilities ensure we can efficiently fulfill replacement claims and provide competitive pricing for insurance-related jewelry needs.
A Legacy of Family Values
All three companies share the same foundation of family values, expertise, and commitment to excellence established by Richard and Carolyn Heiss in 1981.
Richard, Carolyn, Alison and Dana Heiss have created an integrated approach to jewelry services that benefits both the insurance industry and individual consumers.
What began as a revolutionary cost-saving solution for insurance companies has evolved into a family of businesses that continue to innovate and lead the industry. The second generation, Dana and Alison, have expanded the family's vision through digital innovation and expanded trading capabilities.
Across all three companies, the Heiss family maintains the same fundamental values and highest integrity that have defined their business practices for over four decades.
Our Services
Gemcor provides specialized jewelry services for insurance claims processing, focused on accurate cost valuation, high-quality replacement, and maximizing salvage recovery.
Cost Valuation
Accurate appraisal of jewelry claims with detailed reports and quick response times.
Replacement
Hand-in-hand service to replace jewelry items to clients' complete satisfaction.
Salvage
Maximize recovery value through our industry-leading salvage solutions.
Appraisal Guard
Proactive risk assessment before policy issuance to prevent future claim disputes.
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"I can think of no other national jewelry firm which we do business which has your equal... your caring approach to our policyholders and their individual needs wins AMICA friends in a not too friendly enviroment..."
"Over the many years we have used the services of GEMCOR for replacement and valuation of jewelry losses, the satisfaction rate among employees and insureds has been very high. We often hear that you and your staff are 'knowledgeable,' 'easy to work with,' and 'responsive'..."
"GEMCOR has served as the lead jewelry evaluation and replacement service for the State Auto Group since 1984. During that time they have demonstrated the topmost level of integrity in their dealings with our customers, agency partners, and company associates..."
"I can think of no other national jewelry firm which we do business which has your equal... your caring approach to our policyholders and their individual needs wins AMICA friends in a not too friendly enviroment..."
"Over the many years we have used the services of GEMCOR for replacement and valuation of jewelry losses, the satisfaction rate among employees and insureds has been very high. We often hear that you and your staff are 'knowledgeable,' 'easy to work with,' and 'responsive'..."
"GEMCOR has served as the lead jewelry evaluation and replacement service for the State Auto Group since 1984. During that time they have demonstrated the topmost level of integrity in their dealings with our customers, agency partners, and company associates..."