SERVICE CHARGES

The Appraisal Consultation

The Appraisal Consultation covers an initial inspection of your jewellery and cleaning, as necessary. 

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Gem-set Jewellery and Watches

These are items that are mounted with gemstones and/or diamonds. These items probably represent 85% of the jewellery we appraise and value. Whether the item is worth a few hundred or several thousand dollars, the price remains the same.

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Exceptional Jewelry

Exceptional items are charged at a higher fee because they require additional research and analysis. Examples include: very high value items of jewellery that require extraordinary research; pearls that require X-ray examination; pieces that have numerous stones of various types. Additional costs will be discussed before proceeding.

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Non Gem-set Jewellery

Items without any gemstones are charged at a lower rate, as gem testing and grading procedures do not need to be carried out.

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Grouped Items

Insurance Replacement:

Items of lower value, say $500 and below, are grouped together under one heading. Grouped items are given a briefer description, individual values and a total value for the group. This grouping of lower value pieces supports our belief that, for your protection, all your jewellery should be catalogued and photographed

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Probate Appraisals:

Since Probate Appraisals can often contain a large quantity of items, only the principal pieces are itemized separately, all other items are grouped.

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Free Item Inspection 

This is a free service to give you an idea which items will need an appraisal and a clear plan of action.