Appraisal Pricing

Jewelry Appraisal Pricing

Our fees reflect the amount of work, the difficulty of each item, and the research required to produce a fully comprehensive report. Base prices are listed below; an exact estimate is always quoted once your pieces are presented for examination.

$100 Minimum Appraisal Fee
From $50 Each Additional Item
$200/hr Consultation Fee

Additional items start at $50 and scale with complexity — a spray brooch with multiple diamonds takes far longer to appraise than a 0.25-carat diamond solitaire.

Base Price for Major Diamonds

Pricing for major diamonds is based on carat weight. For report verifications, use this list.

Diamond examined at New England Gemological Laboratory
Base appraisal prices for major diamonds by carat weight
Diamond Carat WeightBase Price
Up to 0.75 carat$100 and up
0.76 carat to 1.00 carat$125
1.00 carat to 1.49 carat$150
1.50 carat to 1.99 carat$175
2.00 carats to 2.99 carats$225
3.00 carats to 3.99 carats$275
4.00 carats to 4.99 carats$375
5.00 carats and largerBy Quote

What’s Included in Your Appraisal

Every appraisal includes exacting documentation, digital photographs, and plotting diagrams on stones over 1.00 carat — everything you need for proper insurance coverage. We’re happy to grade your stones before reading any report provided at the point of purchase, so you receive a completely unbiased, expert opinion of the grading.

Fees are based on the amount of work, the difficulty of the items, and any research necessary for a fully comprehensive report. Larger collections are priced on an hourly basis.

Please Bring Your Documentation

Bring any available documentation along with the item(s) to be appraised:

  • Previous appraisals
  • Sales receipts
  • Grading reports
  • Insurance listings

Complete documentation ensures we have all the facts in your file. If any discrepancies exist, we’ll address them during your session. The thoroughness of your report determines how well you’re covered in the event of loss, theft, or damage.

Fine jewelry appraisal documentation at New England Gemological Laboratory