Pricing
Jewelry Appraisal Pricing
Appraisal for Insurance Scheduling (24-hour turn around)
1st Item $150.00
Each additional item $95.00 per item
Appraisal for Insurance Scheduling (While You Wait)
1st Item $175.00
Each additional item $125.00 per item
Appraisal for Insurance Scheduling (4+ items)
4-6 items $95.00 per item
7-9 items $85.00 per item
10+ items $75.00 per item (Hourly Rate Available)
Consultation
Gem ID (1-2 stones) $45.00 per stone
Verbal Evaluation/Report Verification/Gem ID (several stones) $225.00 per hour (1/2 hour minimum fee)
Travel and equipment set up $95.00 per hour*
Useful for sorting mixed costume and fine jewelry lots, Buyer / Seller education
*Local travel only. Fee estimate can be provided at the start of the assignment. For long distance travel please call to discuss pricing.
Concierge Appraisals – In Your Home / Bank Vault / Office
1st Item $175.00
Each additional item - $125.00 per item
10+ Items (Hourly Rate Available)
Travel and equipment set up $95.00 per hour*
*Local travel only. Fee estimate can be provided at the start of the assignment. For long distance travel please call to discuss pricing.
Estate Appraisals
Estate Tax, Probate, Donation, Equitable Distribution, Liquidation
In office $225.00 per hour
In home, bank, etc. $250.00 per hour
Travel and equipment set up $95.00 per hour($95 minimum fee)
Deposition, Arbitration or Court $250.00 per hour (½ day minimum)
Fee estimate can be provided at the start of the assignment. Cancellation within 7 days for all expert witness testimony is billed at the ½ day minimum.
Appraisal Updates
Within 5 years of original report 50% off current appraisal fees
Only for items previously appraised by Cal Coast Jewelry Appraisers.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Forensic research and report writing
In office $225.00 per hour
Out of office $250.00 per hour (w/ travel fee)
Travel and equipment set up $95.00 per hour ($95 minimum fee)
Deposition, Arbitration or Court $250.00 per hour (½ day minimum)
Fee estimate can be provided at the start of the assignment. Cancellation within 7 days for all expert witness testimony is billed at the ½ day minimum.
Post Loss Forensic Research
In office $225.00 per hour
Out of office $250.00 per hour (w/ travel fee)
Travel and equipment set up $95.00 per hour ($95 minimum fee)
Appraisal for Government & Law Enforcement
1st Item $150.00
Each additional item $95.00 per item
4-6 items $95.00 per item
7-9 items $85.00 per item
10+ items $75.00 per item (Hourly Rate Available)
Forensic research and report writing
In office $225.00 per hour
Out of office $250.00 per hour (w/ travel fee)
Travel and equipment set up $95.00 per hour ($95 minimum fee)
Deposition, Arbitration or Court $250.00 per hour (½ day minimum)
Fee estimate can be provided at the start of the assignment. Cancellation within 7 days for all expert witness testimony is billed at the ½ day minimum.
GIA Courier Service
We take diamond(s) or gemstone(s) to be certified and/or inscribed by the Gemological Institute of America. Service charge $175.00 (does not include stone removal, setting or GIA’s service charge). Call for additional pricing.
