Valuation/Evaluation Services
Prices below 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 For-Sale/liquidation
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.
Each Additional Appraisal
starts at $135
For consumer insurance, estate planning, property division or For-Sale/liquidation
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.
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
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.
Watch appraisal
$150-200
Includes appraisal report based on type of appraisal requested, weights and measures, metal purity, condition report, photographs and digital copy if requested.
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 discuss the best course of action for your jewelry: As-Is sale, auction, scrap etc.? We can talk about the state of the market, and where your item placed for sale will best result in highest net pricing. Also good option to sort costume from fine jewelry.
Diamond Plotting/Grading
$200-225
Includes color and clarity grading for diamonds and an inclusion plot. Does not include lab verification report.
No Opinion of Value provided
Expert Testimony or Expert Consultation
$350/hour
4 hour minimum for
court testimony or consultation
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?
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 does buy and sell directly, and 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.
