Appraisal Fees
Appraisals
All appraisals are complaint with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice guidelines, and include two printed copies of your Certified Appraisal.
First item appraised, $75
Each additional item appraised, $65
Additional copies of Certified Appraisal
Each additional copy, $10
Consultations
An important step before you make a decision on what to do with your jewelry and gemstones. You will receive a verbal description of your jewelry and Kim can answer any questions at that time regarding your purchase, inheritance, etc. With this information, you can make well informed decisions about what do to with your pieces(s): Insure, sell, redesign, donate, etc.
Fifteen minutes, $20
One hour, $75
Digital Macro Photography
A close-up image of your jewelry photographed under full-spectrum lights. Can be used for selling your piece or showing it to others. Delivered via email within two business days in JPG or TIFF format.
Each image, $5
Each image without an Appraisal, $25
Diamond Inclusion Photography
A digital image, taken through a gemologist's microscope, which captures characteristics of your diamond, colored gemstone or jewelry. These images are useful to document the individual attributes of your stones. With these photos, you can positively identify your diamond, document gemstone enhancements, or record the condition of your jewelry. Delivered via email within two business days in JPG or TIFF format. Note: The item(s) must be left with Kim in her secured office for at least 24 hours.
Each image, $65
Kim accepts checks and cash for payment.
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