Appraisals
We offer trustworthy, reliable jewelry insurance replacement appraisals in a secure environment, with quick turnaround.
Diamonds & Gemstones
Pearls
Fashion Rings
Engagement Rings
Wedding Bands
Necklaces
Earrings
Bracelets
GIA Graduate Gemologist
NAJA (National Association of Jewelry Appraisers), Member
Photographing your items
Digital Manifest
Securely stored when not inspecting
Digital copy of appraisal
Thorough explanation of your items
Pricing & Details
- TYPES OF APPRAISALS OFFERED
Insurance Replacement, Fair Market Value, Estate
- PRICING PER NEW APPRAISAL
$125 for the first item brought in $85 each for subsequent items brought in at the same time
- PRICING FOR APPRAISAL UPDATES
$40 per update* *Please note that Updated Appraisals only apply to items previously appraised by us
- TURNAROUND TIME
1 week turnaround time. Rush requests are available for an additional fee.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Some items may require special handling or extra evaluation time, and will be priced accordingly. Contact us for questions.
Estate Evaluations
Did you inherit a large collection of jewelry, but aren’t quite sure what should be appraised?
Or maybe you’re unsure which items are fine jewelry?
Our Estate Evaluation service is perfect for basic purity identification, with verbal descriptions while you wait.
- PRICING
$125 per hour, with one hour minimum charge. Additional time is billed in 30 minute increments.
- REQUIREMENTS
You must be present for the entirety of the appointment. Bring all jewelry items in untangled, presentable condition
- WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Basic sorting of jewelry based on metal purity, Verbal liquidation estimates, Advisement on which items to appraise for insurance coverage, Verbal estimates on repairs needed on any damaged items
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Should you need written appraisals on any item within the collection, we will intake those items during your Estate Evaluation appointment. These written appraisals are billed separately according to our guidelines above.
Choose Us for Your Appraisal Needs
Sarah Martin Rowe is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and Accredited Jewelry Professional. With over 5 years of experience in jewelry insurance replacement appraisals, Mrs. Martin Rowe has specialty in diamonds, designer jewelry, and antique jewelry. Past work includes evaluation of all types of jewelry items, from watches to gemstone jewelry. She is a Member of NAJA (National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.)
Generally, about 5 years. This allows enough change in the precious metals and gemstones market to require reevaluation of coverage.
Jewelry evaluation is not to be rushed, as we always want your appraisal to be complete and thorough. A typical turnaround is one (1) week, with (2-3) week lead times during holiday seasons.
Rush requests are available and may incur additional fees, beginning at $50.
All jewelry items are fully insured under our policy, and kept in a secured jeweler's safe when not being evaluated. We make every effort to guard your jewelry while in our care.
We ask that you allow us time to evaluate your item without interruption, and therefore do not allow visitors during this process. We do this for security reasons as well as for thoroughness.
We are currently not buying preowned jewelry, gemstones, or diamonds.
