Jewelry Appraisal Rates & Fees
Professional Jewelry Appraisal & Consulting
Additional Appraisal & Consulting Services
On-Site Jewelry Appraisals
For clients who prefer an appraisal at their home, office, bank, or other secure location, we offer on-site jewelry appraisal services using portable gemological equipment.
On-site services are available in San Diego and may be arranged nationally or internationally, depending on the assignment. Travel and related expenses are discussed in advance.
Updates of Existing Appraisals
Professional Jewelry Consulting
Jewelry Appraisal Fees
At La Jolla Gem Appraisal, our fees are based on the complexity of each piece and the examination, research, and documentation required. We offer both per-item and hourly pricing, applying the most cost-effective approach for each assignment.
Most Jewelry Appraisals
$150–$250 per item
Additional Items
Starting at $70 per item, depending on the size and composition of the collection.
Hourly Appraisal & Consulting Rates
$175–$300 per hour, depending on the service and scope of work.
Our fees reflect the professional expertise, advanced qualifications, and thorough research involved in every appraisal. A fee estimate is provided before proceeding, and any additional work requiring an adjustment is discussed in advance.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Jewelry examinations are conducted at our private, secure office in La Jolla. Clients are welcome to remain with their jewelry throughout the examination.
For larger or more complex assignments, additional examination or research time may be necessary. If jewelry is left in our care, a documented intake process, including detailed photographs, is provided.
Jewelry Brokering Fees
If you're considering selling your diamonds, fine jewelry, or estate collection, our jewelry brokering service provides access to our established network of professional buyers.
Our brokering commission is deducted from the proceeds of a completed sale. An initial intake fee applies to cover examination and documentation but will be waived if you proceed with the sale.
A formal appraisal is not required for every jewelry sale. If an appraisal would be beneficial, we explain the purpose and associated fees before proceeding.
Gemological Laboratory Services
Providing Objective Valuation Services For Diamonds, Gemstones, Pearls, Watches, Contemporary and Estate Jewelry
Jewelry Appraisals
A jewelry appraisal is an unbiased, evidence-based valuation for a specific purpose, as of a specific date, that is based on researched market data analyzed and formulated into a report prepared by a trained, experienced professional valuation specialist.
Consulting Service
As the only AGA Gemological Laboratory in San Diego, we use advanced technology and scientific methods to provide our professional, independent and unbiased opinions of the identification, quality and grading.
Brokering Service
We provide services in selling jewelry for our private clients who wish to convert the jewelry that no longer fit their lifestyle into liquid assets or for estates and trusts seeking to sell collections or partial collections.
