APPRAISALS
JEWELRY APPRAISALS
Simone and Son offers detailed jewelry appraisals prepared by our GIA Certified Gemologist. All appraisals are professionally prepared and conform to current industry standards and best practices.
• 35 years of jewelry industry experience
• Certified GIA Graduate Gemologist
• Gemological instruments like those used at the GIA lab
Simone & Son Appraisals are written legal documents that feature:
• Separate page for each item
• Individual Gem Grading and Identification
• Precise measurement and weight estimation of each gem
• Detailed description of each item
• High Res photo of each item
• Dollar value of each item
• Disclosure of the functions and limitations of the appraisal
• Appraisers signature
APPRAISAL SERVICES
• GEMOLOGICAL CONSULTATION – Verbal expert opinion on make & approximate value
• INSURANCE APPRAISALS – Written document for insuring jewelry
• ESTATE APPRAISALS – Written document for valuing estate and inheritance items
• FAIR MARKET APPRIALS – Written document for selling, barter, bankruptcy, divorce, etc.
• LIQUIDATION VALUE – Written document for collateral
• GEM GRADING AND DAMAGE REPORT – Written document with detailed gemological information
• GEM AND JEWELRY PHOTOGRAPHY – Hi-Res professional photos when you need a photographic record
• GEMOLOGICAL LAB REPORT – Written document from an independent lab (GIA)
• DAMAGE REPORTS – Chipped diamonds, scratched gems, etc. To assist your insurance claim.
APPRAISAL FEES
• APPRAISALS FOR INSURANCE, ESTATE, FAIR MARKET VALUE, ETC.
Written document including 2 copies, digital photo and archiving, $135 for the first item, $100 for each additional item. For more than 3 items, please call for pricing.
• UPDATES
Items previously appraised by Simone & Son within 5 years are available for a nominal fee of $45 per item.
PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES
Simone and Son has a GIA Graduate Gemologist & AGS certified with over 20 years in the trade who also serves on the GIA board of education. We have a full gemological laboratory, modern software, and jewelers studio with state-of-the-art equipment.
Appraisals are offered for insurance, price confirmation, fair market value/estate work, marketable cash value, and more. We appraise all kinds of modern and antique jewelry, loose diamonds, and gemstones.
Please contact us to schedule a consultation with our appraiser. We offer a free feasibility meeting for every client.
INSURANCE APPRAISAL
Insurance appraisals are typically the most common type of appraisal. Insurance companies require an appraisal in order to insure jewelry. In most cases, homeowners insurance will not cover the full value of jewelry in the event of loss, theft, natural disaster, or any other incident.
In obtaining the proper coverage, you will need to provide appraisals for each piece of jewelry and obtain a separate rider or policy for your jewelry because of the higher value. The insurance appraisal provides a current fair market value, detailed and accurate description of the item, and hi res photos which make it possible to identify, replace, and or recreate an exact duplicate should there ever be an incident requiring replacement.
INSURANCE APPRAISAL PROCESS
The process for insurance appraisals involves the primary evaluation by our GIA Certified Gemologist followed by our in-house research and evaluation. You will receive the appraisal within 1 to 4 days. The cost is usually per item and varies dependent on the intricacy of each piece of jewelry. If you have multiple pieces you must set up an appointment for appraisal.
At this point we will take inspect your jewelry and determine which pieces are good candidates for an insurance appraisal. You can elect to have some of your jewelry evaluated while you are with your items, and leave some for further evaluation as well. If there are any documentation for previous appraisals, certificates, and receipts please bring those with you to your appointment as it will expedite the process and reduce your overall cost.
ESTATE APPRAISAL
The estate appraisal is typically for settling an estate. The primary function is usually to represent the clients best interest whether you are an executor, guardian, or law firm. We understand that the items of jewelry have precious sentimental value and we take that into consideration. The process for an estate appraisal follows the same guidelines as the insurance appraisal process.
DIVORCE APPRAISAL
A divorce appraisal provides a fair current market value of your jewelry for the division of marital assets. Divorce appraisals follow the same guidelines as insurance appraisals.
GEMOLOGICAL CONSULTATION
This is a service provided for individuals that want to know what the value of a jewelry item is. This can be useful in determining whether or not you want to insure the item, if it is real, or if you paid a fair price. This appraisal does not require an appointment.
