Official Appraisals - $160 per item
Estate Appraisal - Call for Pricing
Services
Official Appraisal - $200 per item
Official Appraisals include valuations for a variety of purposes. Each appraised item will receive an accompanying dossier with all of the information required for the expressed purpose of:
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Scheduling insurance coverage
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Settling an estate
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Supporting a private sale, donation, or gift
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Settling a divorce
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Official Appraisals include complete documentation and valuations according to NAJA and USPAP standards, and are accepted by all insurance companies. Official Appraisals will provide a Retail Replacement Value or Fair Market Value. Lindsey will determine which of these is appropriate for your needs. If the reason for your appraisal is not listed here, please contact Lindsey to discuss your situation.
Estate Appraisal - Call for Pricing
Every estate is unique. Pricing for estate appraisals is based upon the scope and complexity of the items. Please contact Lindsey to discuss your Estate Appraisal needs.
Unsoldered Wedding Set - $250
This is an Official Appraisal. Proper appraisal standards set forth by NAJA and USPAP require wedding ring sets that are not soldered together to be appraised individually. Sets that include 2 to 3 rings will be appraised accordingly. If your set includes more than 3 rings that are not soldered together, please contact Lindsey for additional pricing information.
Simple Appraisal - $100 per item
This Official Appraisal is for gold, platinum, or other precious metal items without any other accent metals and without gemstone embellishments. Items in this category can include -- but are not limited to -- bangles, chains, and plain wedding bands.
Jewelry Consultation - $150/hr, 1 hour minimum
This is an excellent option if you have numerous items that you don't know enough about, perhaps from your grandmother's jewelry box, and you would like to know if anything has any monetary value and/or historical relevance. During this meeting, Lindsey will provide you with pertinent information to shed light on your treasures, and to help you decide if you would like to move forward with any Official Appraisals. Many people find the experience to be fun and interesting, often comparing it to being on a certain popular PBS television show! We will sort out costume jewelry versus fine jewelry, and Lindsey will determine approximate gold melt value, if needed. This is a verbal consultation. Note taking is welcome.
Single Item Consultation - $75 per item
Lindsey will examine the item and provide information that may help you to decide what to do with it. Typically, this service is used to determine if an item is genuine and has value. If you decide to move forward with an Official Appraisal, the cost of the Single Item Consultation will be applied toward the price of the Official Appraisal. This is a verbal consultation. Note taking is welcome.​​
Informed Consumer Consultation - $100/hr, 1 hour minimum
This service is recommended if you are preparing to make a purchase and would like an unbiased perspective on any part of the jewelry-buying process. Topics can include -- but are certainly not limited to -- understanding the "Four C's" of diamonds; understanding gemological laboratory reports; the pros and cons of "lab" diamonds; understanding precious metals; the basics of how the gem and jewelry markets work; and simply understanding what differentiates gemstones. Lindsey enjoys educating her clients so that they are better able to make informed purchasing decisions in an industry that can seem enigmatic. As an independent appraiser, she is not beholden to any jewelry store, gem sellers, or manufacturers. Some educational materials will be provided. This consultation can be done in person or virtually via Zoom or FaceTime. ​​
Appraisal Update - $100 per item
Official jewelry appraisals are typically valid for 3 to 5 years for most insurance companies. The value of precious metals and gemstones fluctuate over time, sometimes dramatically. Lindsey advises her clients to have their appraisals updated every 2 to 3 years for the most accurate insurance valuation and coverage. It is not the responsibility of the appraiser to keep her clients informed of market changes. The client must determine their own appraisal update schedule based on their needs and insurance company requirements.
Please be advised: Appraisal Updates are only completed for current clients of Rossi Appraisals or for clients with whom Lindsey has worked elsewhere. If you had a different appraiser conduct your original appraisal, a new Official Appraisal must be completed.
Gemstone Identification - $50 per stone
Do you have a loose or set gemstone that you are curious about? Lindsey has the necessary gemological laboratory equipment to identify your mystery stone. You will receive a card for each gemstone with its identifying gemological properties notated.
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Bulk Gemstone Identification pricing is available upon request for collections of 50 gemstones or more. Please contact Lindsey to discuss bulk pricing.
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Please be advised: valuations are only provided with an Official Appraisal report.
Appraisal Reprint - $25 per report
Appraisal reprints will be provided only to authorized users and only with a written request by the appraisal client or executor of the estate.