Appraisal Valuation &
Evaluation Services
Below is an overview of the services we provide for individuals, attorneys, fiduciaries, and insurers.
All reports include printed and digital copies of detailed photos, stone measurements, grading, gem identification, condition analysis, and clear language identifying the purpose and standard of value.
Prices do not include costs of repair, concierge services, or other gemological lab testing.
First Item Appraisal
starts at $225
For consumer insurance, estate planning, property division, or those wishing to sell or liquidation
Each Additional Appraisal
starts at $135
For consumer insurance, estate planning, property division or for those wishing to sell or liquidation
Larger Projects
$250.00/hour
Call us for an estimate of time based on number of items and scope of work. Best for larger estates or cataloging/inventory management, or appraisal updates
Watch appraisal
$200
Includes appraisal report based on type of appraisal requested, weights and measures, metal purity, condition report, photographs and digital report copy
Simple All
Metal Jewelry
$150
Includes appraisal report based on type of appraisal requested, weights and measures, metal purity, condition report, photographs and digital copy if requested.
Gem Identification
$200
Don’t know what your loose or mounted stone is? Choose our gem identification report, weights and measures, color/clarity grading, metal purity, condition report, photographs, cleaning of item if able and digital copy if requested.
Updated Appraisal
$150
(must accompany previous appraisal or GIA or other lab report)
Includes appraisal report based on type of appraisal requested, weights and measures, color/clarity grading, metal purity, condition report, photographs, cleaning of item if able and digital copy if requested.
Jewelry Consultation
(30 minutes)
$100
Does not include a
valuation report, or opinions of value
Want to what to do with your jewelry: Sell it as-is? Epicycle into something new? Is it better for auction, consignment, scrap etc.? We can talk about the state of the market, and where your item when placed for sale will best result in highest net pricing. Also good option to sort costume from fine jewelry and provide recommendations on where to sell.
Diamond Grading
$225 each stone
Includes color and clarity grading for diamonds and an inclusion plot if requested. Does not include lab verification report.
No Opinion of Value provided, just diamond color and clarity grade.
Expert Testimony, Appraisal Review or Expert Consultation
$350/hour
4 hour minimum for
court testimony
Looking for expert testimony or just an expert opinion on a contested estate? Need some assistance with gems/jewelry or watches valuation for a case? Want to understand market trends, the state of the market or industry?
Need an appraisal review of another report?
Concierge Services
$200 per hour
Assist with jewelry design, cost estimates, jewelry/watch selection or stone selection and evaluation. Utilize our VIP preferred vendor list to help save some money on your purchase and access some of the best ways to help sell your items.
Note: Gem Facets Appraisal may receive a small referral fee or commission for placement of items for sale upon completion of sale with some vendors. We are required to disclose if that happens.
Other Personal Property Valuation
call for quote
We can help with evaluation and valuation of other personal property such as collectibles, art, china, coins, stamps, Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and other brand handbags.
