Southern California's
Most
Qualified Jewelry Appraiser
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Estate Appraisals:
If the intended use of your report is for Estate Settlement or Equitable Distribution purposes, the scope of the
assignment expands to meet IRS requirements and any particular need of the executor or bank trust
department. These assignments often involve many jewelry items that need to be appraised. For these
types of appraisals an hourly rate of $125 per hour is charged.
Estate appraisals require listings of comparable items whenever possible in order to assist the reader
(think IRS here) in coming to the same conclusion as the report. These types of reports require more time
and research than reports for insurance purposes. A retainer may be required.
Expert Witness and Deposition:
I have extensive experience providing deposition and expert witness services. (Please refer to the
Qualification page on this web site or call for more information).
Pre - Purchase - Verbal Consultation in my Office: - A paid consultation is done in our office and
is billed directly in 10 minute increments at $125 per hour. Payment is due at the end of the appointment.
Travel: - All local assignments outside our office are billed at an hourly rate portal to portal. Please take
this into consideration when requesting this service.
Out of town travel is billed at $500 for each travel day and $800 for each workday. Travel expenses are
billed to the client as well. A retainer is required for all out of town assignments. Please contact us to
negotiate the details.
If the intended use of your report is for Estate Settlement or Equitable Distribution purposes, the scope of the
assignment expands to meet IRS requirements and any particular need of the executor or bank trust
department. These assignments often involve many jewelry items that need to be appraised. For these
types of appraisals an hourly rate of $125 per hour is charged.
Estate appraisals require listings of comparable items whenever possible in order to assist the reader
(think IRS here) in coming to the same conclusion as the report. These types of reports require more time
and research than reports for insurance purposes. A retainer may be required.
Expert Witness and Deposition:
I have extensive experience providing deposition and expert witness services. (Please refer to the
Qualification page on this web site or call for more information).
Pre - Purchase - Verbal Consultation in my Office: - A paid consultation is done in our office and
is billed directly in 10 minute increments at $125 per hour. Payment is due at the end of the appointment.
Travel: - All local assignments outside our office are billed at an hourly rate portal to portal. Please take
this into consideration when requesting this service.
Out of town travel is billed at $500 for each travel day and $800 for each workday. Travel expenses are
billed to the client as well. A retainer is required for all out of town assignments. Please contact us to
negotiate the details.
Fee Schedule:
Fee for first item..........................................................................$85.00
Fee for each additional item......................................................$55.00
Rate.............................................................................................$125.00 per hour
Per item - Off-site Appraisal (I Come to You):
Fee for first item.........................................................................$150.00
Fee for each additional item.....................................................$50.00 to $75.00
Rate.............................................................................................$150.00 per hour
Verbal Identification:
Fee for first item.........................................................................$35.
Fee for each additional item.....................................................$25.
Cutting Proportion & Sarin Light Return Reports....................$75.00
Appraisal updates......................................................................$50.00
Consulting....................................................................................$75.00 per hour
Expert Witness Testimony and Litigation Support Services:
These assignments vary and often present refined scheduling problems (beginning and ending times.)
They are billed in half-day (4-hour) increments at $225 per hour. A retainer is required and negotiable
prior to the assignment. We can provide an estimate of your cost at the beginning of the assignment.
In Your Store (For retailers):
Please go to AGL for industry rates
Fee for first item..........................................................................$85.00
Fee for each additional item......................................................$55.00
Rate.............................................................................................$125.00 per hour
Per item - Off-site Appraisal (I Come to You):
Fee for first item.........................................................................$150.00
Fee for each additional item.....................................................$50.00 to $75.00
Rate.............................................................................................$150.00 per hour
Verbal Identification:
Fee for first item.........................................................................$35.
Fee for each additional item.....................................................$25.
Cutting Proportion & Sarin Light Return Reports....................$75.00
Appraisal updates......................................................................$50.00
Consulting....................................................................................$75.00 per hour
Expert Witness Testimony and Litigation Support Services:
These assignments vary and often present refined scheduling problems (beginning and ending times.)
They are billed in half-day (4-hour) increments at $225 per hour. A retainer is required and negotiable
prior to the assignment. We can provide an estimate of your cost at the beginning of the assignment.
In Your Store (For retailers):
Please go to AGL for industry rates
| Call for a Free Consultation 310-821-1453 |
Most jewelry items being appraised will follow the fee structure outline above.
Some items requiring more extensive analysis and research may cost more. Estimates on appraisal fees can be quoted at
the time jewelry items are presented and 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 is a Detailed and Comprehensive Legal Document accepted by all Insurance Companies.
For more information of the appraisal process that GJA performs please click link.
Some items requiring more extensive analysis and research may cost more. Estimates on appraisal fees can be quoted at
the time jewelry items are presented and 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 is a Detailed and Comprehensive Legal Document accepted by all Insurance Companies.
For more information of the appraisal process that GJA performs please click link.
Appraisal Fees for Most Jewelry Items, Loose Stones and Watches:
Includes detailed, comprehensive hard copy appraisal report accepted by all insurance companies.
If you have under six items to be appraised, I charge per item.
Fee for the first item $85.
Fee for each additional item $55.
If you have more than Six items to be appraised, such as a large estate containing many
items, I charge an hourly rate of $125. Per hour - which offers a significant price reduction.
Includes detailed, comprehensive hard copy appraisal report accepted by all insurance companies.
If you have under six items to be appraised, I charge per item.
Fee for the first item $85.
Fee for each additional item $55.
If you have more than Six items to be appraised, such as a large estate containing many
items, I charge an hourly rate of $125. Per hour - which offers a significant price reduction.
Fees for Verbal Identification and Evaluation of Jewelry Items and Loose Stones:
This is a basic gemological evaluation and identification of your jewelry items or gemstones -
no appraisal report is produced for verbal consultations.
Fee for the first item $45.
Fee for each additional item $35.
This is a basic gemological evaluation and identification of your jewelry items or gemstones -
no appraisal report is produced for verbal consultations.
Fee for the first item $45.
Fee for each additional item $35.
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