Jewelry Appraisal & Collection Consultation FAQ’s

No, many clients come to me with inherited, gifted, mixed, or unfamiliar jewelry. A Jewelry Collection Consultation & Personal Jewelry Catalog is specifically designed to help you understand, organize, and document what you have.

That’s completely fine. If you simply want to understand and document the pieces, a consultation may be appropriate. If you already know that you need a value for insurance, estate, trust, inheritance, or another specific purpose, an appraisal may be the better choice.

No preparation is required. A Jewelry Collection Consultation can include a single jewelry box, several boxes, or a larger collection. The service is billed at $150/hour, so the amount of time depends on the size and complexity of the collection.

No, you are welcome to present the jewelry as you currently have it. If a piece needs additional cleaning for accurate examination, we can address that during the process.

Your jewelry is examined, photographed, described, and organized into a Personal Jewelry Catalog. The purpose is to help you understand and document what you own. Monetary values are not assigned during the consultation.

That depends on the number and complexity of the items. Smaller collections may require only a few hours, while larger or more complex collections may take longer. Additional time may also be needed to complete the personal jewelry catalog.

That is one of the benefits of beginning with a collection consultation. IF a piece reviewed during the consultation is later selected for appraisal, a portion of the consultation fee associated with examining and documenting that piece will be applied toward the appraisal fee. You will not be charged twice for work already completed.

A Jewelry Collection Consultation helps you understand and document what you have, but does not assign monetary values.

A Jewelry Appraisal provides a professional opinion of value for a specific intended use, such as insurance replacement or fair market value.

Insurance Replacement Value is generally appropriate when jewelry needs to be documented for insurance coverage. Fair Market Value is generally appropriate for estate, trust, inheritance, distribution, and other situations involving the relevant secondary market. I can help determine which type is appropriate for your intended use.

Yes. Concierge appointments are available throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding communities. Travel fees may apply based on location and scope of the appointment.