Retail Price List

“While you Wait” Service...I welcome you to be with me while I perform your appraisal.  I enjoy sharing any information to help you understand your piece(s).  Knowledge, experience and level of expertise will be reflected in the final fee.

MINIMUM APPRAISAL FEE   $85.00
     
BASE PRICE PER ADDITIONAL ITEM (Depending on how labor intensive)   $25.00/35.00 
          
Higher charges apply to period pieces, multi stone pieces, complex design, items requiring additional research and establishing provenance. Report verifications, use major diamond price list. 

	Base Price for Major Diamonds
	Up to 0.95 carat		$85
	0.96 carat to 1.49 carat		$125
	1.50 carat to 1.99 carat		$175
	2.00 carats to 2.99 carats		$225
	3.00 carats to 3.99 carats		$275
	4.00 carats to 4.99 carats		$375
	5.00 carats and larger		By Quote

Prices include exacting documentation, digital pictures, plotting diagrams on stones over 1 carat, necessary for proper insurance coverage. I am happy to grade the stones prior to visiting with any report provided at point of purchase to give a totally unbiased opinion of the grading.

Fees are based on the amount of work, the difficulty of the items and the research which may be necessary to make a fully comprehensive report. Estimates will be quoted when the pieces are presented for examination and we can determine the exact nature of the appraisal and work required.  Larger collections will be priced on an hourly basis.

I ask that any documentation which may be available such as previous appraisals, sales receipts, grading reports and insurance listings be brought in along with the item(s) which needs to be done.  It is important for complete documentation to have all the facts in your file. If any discrepancies exist, I will address it during our session.  The thoroughness of your report will determine how well you are covered in the event of loss, theft and/or damage.   Enjoy your jewelry, wear it, but make sure it is covered as a separate binder on your home insurance policy, Jeweler’s Mutual, or Touchstone Insurance. Nothing is worse than not being able to replace a treasured keepsake.  Your information is kept confidential. 

Our files are kept electronically and your appraisal may need to be updated in the future.  The market does fluctuate.  Contact us every three to five years to check if an update needs to be done.  Updates are done at a reduced rate up to five years.

Why do fees vary so much?

If you receive a ‘free’ appraisal from the seller, it is just a Documentation of Purchase and should state what was sold, the grading, stone weights and the actual transaction price. Do not be fooled by inflated documentation which is nothing more than a marketing tool. And those who say they can do an appraisal for $35 are not doing their clients any favors. The report will be scant and will not be backed up by any level of expertise. In case of loss or theft you will have problems. It is fair to charge for the amount of work and research required to complete your project and to ensure it will hold up in court if required.

We accept personal checks or cash.  Billing can be arranged.