APPRAISAL SERVICES
OUR EXPERTISE
We provide independent jewelry and gemstone appraisals for a
variety of needs. Each appraisal is thorough, objective and
performed while you watch.
Fair Market Value
Objective appraisals for personal or resale purposes.
Insurance Appraisal
Appraisals for insurance coverage and replacement.
Charitable Donation
Appraisals for charitable gifts and tax purposes.
Estate & Inheritance
Valuations for estates, trusts and family heirlooms.
Selling or Liquidating
Understand the true value before you sell.
Purchase ConsultationS
Get an expert opinion before you buy.
UNDERSTANDING VALUE
One piece, different values
A piece of jewelry can have different values depending on why you need an appraisal. We’ll help you choose the right one.
Insurance Replacement Value
The cost to replace your jewelry with a comparable piece from a retail store that normally carries it. This value helps determine appropriate insurance coverage if your jewelry is lost, stolen, or damaged, based on its quality and characteristics.
Fair Market Value
What the item would sell for if you needed to turn it into cash. Used for estate tax, donations, and separation of assets. It depends on the time frame and market conditions, and requires specific research that can be repeated and defended.
Not sure which you need? We’ll work it out together before we begin.
A careful evaluation, clear explanations, and a detailed written appraisal.
Each appraisal combines a thorough examination of your jewelry, expert gemological knowledge, and clear explanations so you understand exactly what you have and how its value is determined.
01.
Examine
A detailed evaluation using professional gemological equipment.
02.
EXPLAIN
Clear, easy-to-understand information about what you have.
03.
DOCUMENT
A comprehensive written appraisal for your needs.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
a complete written appraisal
Each appraisal includes a detailed evaluation of your jewelry, supporting photographs, and written documentation prepared for your specific appraisal purpose.
Cleaning and
safety inspection
Detailed
technical descriptions
Value conclusion for
one stated purpose
Metals
assay
Photographs of
your jewelry
Printed copy
for your records
Gemstone
identification
Written appraisal documentation
Digital copy for insurance
or personal files
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Specialized Services, Beyond Appraisals
Not every jewelry question requires a formal appraisal. These services offer specialized help with gemstone verification, inherited collections, photography, and identification.
01.
CONSULTATION ONLY
For clients who already have a gemstone laboratory report or certificate and want to verify that the stone matches the report. This service does not determine whether the purchase price was appropriate.
$125 per half hour
02.
JEWELRY BOX TRIAGE
Help sorting inherited or mixed jewelry into categories: costume jewelry with no value, genuine pieces with little value, items suitable for salvage or melting, and pieces worth examining more closely. Individual items are not assigned specific values.
$200 per hour · Half-hour minimum
03.
PHOTOGRAPHY, GEM IDENTIFICATION & PLOTTING
Photography for online listings or personal records, identification of an unknown gemstone, and gemstone plotting or mapping requested by an insurance company. These services do not include a value conclusion.