Frequently Asked Questions
Appraisals
Appraisals are $175 per item. Each appraisal starts with a thorough cleaning, verification of the gemstone type and confirmation of the precious metal type and purity. The professionally written appraisal will include photos of the item with measurement, grading and valuation of all diamonds / gemstones and valuation of precious metals. We will also inspect each piece of jewelry for possible need of repair.
Jewelry Sorting
If you have multiple pieces of jewelry and aren’t sure which should have an appraisal, we can sort them for you. Our appraiser will look at each piece and let you know if it’s worth having an appraisal or not. Cost is $50 an hour, with a one-hour minimum charge.
Gemstone Identification
Gemstone identification is $175 per gem. The gemstone will be identified by testing, measured and graded with a professionally written appraisal.