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Fine Jewelry Appraisals
Clear, Professional Documentation
Whether you need an appraisal for insurance, estate purposes, or help understanding the current market for your jewelry, we’ll provide careful examination, current research, and clear documentation.
Begin with our inquiry form. Mary will review your information and contact you to discuss the appropriate service, expected cost, and scheduling.
Choosing the Right Service
What We Offer
The purpose of your appraisal determines the type of value needed. We’ll help you choose the appropriate service.
Insurance Replacement
Detailed documentation and an estimated retail replacement value for insurance coverage. The value reflects the expected cost to replace the item with one of like kind and quality, not its resale value.
Fair Market Value
An opinion of the price an item would reasonably sell for between a willing buyer and seller in the appropriate market. Commonly used for estate settlement, charitable donation, consignment, and other legal or financial purposes.
Quick-Sale Value
An estimate of what an item might sell for within a limited or urgent timeframe, typically below fair market value. A quick-sale appraisal is a valuation service, not an offer to purchase.
Your Appraiser
Expertise You Can Trust
Appraisals are prepared by Mary Van Buer, an AGS Certified Gemologist, GIA Graduate Gemologist, and NAJA Retail Appraiser Member.
Mary prepares approximately 150–200 appraisal reports each year using professional gemological equipment and current market research.
Appraisal Pricing
$145 per hour
We charge for the time required—not a separate fee for every piece.
What Happens Next
Three Simple Steps
1. Complete the Online Request
Tell us what you have, how many pieces need attention, and why you need the appraisal.
2. Talk With Our Team
We will contact you (usually within 1-3 business days) to discuss the appropriate service, expected cost, timing, and an appointment.
3. Leave Your Jewelry With Us
Your jewelry remains with Expressions while it is examined, photographed, researched, and documented. We’ll contact you when your jewelry and report are ready.
Preparing for Your Appointment
What to Bring
- Your jewelry
- Previous appraisals or receipts, if available
- Diamond or gemstone laboratory reports, if available
- Any requirements supplied by your insurance company
Don’t have previous paperwork? That’s okay. We can begin with what you know.
Tell Us About Your Jewelry
Complete our inquiry form, and we will contact you to discuss the right service and next steps.
Request a Jewelry Appraisal Consultation