Appraisal fees for most jewelry items, loose stones & watches - Includes a written report:
If you have under six jewelry items to be appraised & need a written report,
I charge per item.
Fee For The First Item:.............................................................$85.00
Fee For Each Additional Item:............................................$65.00
If you have seven or more jewelry items to be appraised such as an estate containing multiple items, I offer a significant price reduction. Please call me directly for an estimate to appraise multiple jewelry items.
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Verbal Appraisals NO Written Appraisal Report:
Verbal Identification and Evaluation & Appraisal of jewelry items, watches and loose gemstone - Does NOT Include a written appraisal report. This includes a brief gemological physical evaluation and verbal appraisal of your jewelry items.
Fee For Verbal Appraisals is $150 Per Hour (Charged in Half Hour Increments)
*There is a half hour minimum for verbal appraisals.
Depending on the nature of the jewelry items, I can typically verbally appraise multiples of items in a half hour period.
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Off-site Jewelry Appraisal / I Come to You:
*Please call me directly for an estimate to appraise off-site & to discuss further.
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Most jewelry items being appraised will follow the fee structure outlined above. Appraisal fees can be given at the time jewelry items are presented so we can determine the extent of the research and analysis needed.
Please call for a free consultation and quote on appraisal fees. (310) 821-1453.
The GJA appraisal report is a Detailed and Comprehensive Legal Document that conforms to the Uniform Standards of Appraisal practice, USPAP and is accepted by all Insurance Companies.
APPRAISAL SERVICES:
I offer appraisals for all intended uses:1) Insurance Scheduling2) Estate or Probate issues including Trusts, Equitable Distribution, Dissolution of Marriage, Tax Liability, Charitable Donation3) Re-Sale Advice / Liquidation4) Quality confirmation of a new purchase5) Post loss or damage appraisals
Expert Witness & Litigation Support:
I am available to appear as an expert witness and provide litigation support and or consultation in cases related to jewelry items. I have extensive experience providing deposition and expert witness testimony in a variety of cases. For a list of past cases and my CV and discuss the case please call me directly.
