DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (INSURANCE/RETAIL REPLACEMENT VALUES ONLY): This is a guideline only, fees vary depending upon the items involved and type of service Estate Appraisal, Damage Report, Qualitative Report etc.

Approximate Fee

MINIMUM CHARGE: For significant/very complex items fees may vary considerably.  Fees for professional services are not subject to sales taxes.

$90.00

MINIMUM CHARGE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM:  See list below for items with significant center stones or complexity.

$75.00

“CENTER-STONE” DIAMOND JEWELRY BY CENTER STONE WEIGHT:

$100-300.00

IMPORTANT NOTE: Fees are dependent upon center stone size and complexity of identification procedures.

Services include detailed analytical descriptions, basic gemological identification tests, photography, plotting/identification diagrams, and ASET* images for diamond center stones over .50 ct.                                                                                                                                                     *”ASET” is an acronym for Angular Spectrum Evaluation Technology developed by the American Gem Society Laboratory.  An ASET image is a unique “optical fingerprint” or visual statement of the optical efficiency and cutting quality of a diamond.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For diamonds accompanied by a grading report from a credible laboratory (GIA or AGS), which already includes a stone plotting diagram, a basic stone plot will be included in your report to confirm stone’s identity and to document damage/wear and tear. A copy of the original lab report will be included.

SIGNIFICANT OR “IMPORTANT” COLORED GEMSTONE ITEMS: 

(Large and/or “gem grade” rubies, sapphires, emeralds, alexandrites etc. or items requiring extensive gemological testing.)

$150.00

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some diamonds and colored gemstones will require extensive laboratory testing and grading by a credible laboratory (Gemological Institute of America, American Gem Society Laboratories, American Gemological Laboratories, Gübelin Laboratories etc.)

By Estimate Only

TIMEPIECES: (“High-grade” wristwatches (NON-antique or “vintage”) such as Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron-Constantine, Breguet, Audemars Piguet)

$100-200.00

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE TIMEPIECES: (Fees may vary considerably dependent upon individual models. Authentication tests/certification by manufacturer may be required.)

By Estimate Only

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE JEWELRY: (unknown provenance/origin)

By Estimate Only

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some antique/vintage/period pieces are extremely complex and require excessive amounts of time for proper identification and documentation.  Such items will be priced individually.

PEARL STRANDS: (assumed to be cultured)

$90-200.00

IMPORTANT NOTE: To diagnostically determine natural/non-cultured origin, advanced laboratory tests (X-ray etc.) are required.        Fees will vary accordingly based upon the item and technical requirements.

ITEMS WITH UNUSUAL PROVENANCE OR ORIGIN:    

By Estimate Only

IMPORTANT NOTE: Designer pieces from famous fashion-houses (Cartier, Tiffany, Harry Winston etc.) which require extensive research or which occasionally require being sent to the original manufacturer for authenticity reports and maintenance procedures.  Detailed inspection is required.