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Appraisal Services

JEWELERS, DEALERS AND PUBLIC WELCOME

Complimentary Consultations

We have appraised and or purchased over $687,000,000 of items.  ​

Appraisal Services

Velvet Box Society offers comprehensive appraisal services by Gemologists who are Graduates of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).   Our appraisers are highly trained specialists in the areas of antique and estate jewelry, buying and evaluations, as well as insurance replacements. We follow a strict code of ethics and are committed to promoting responsible business practices in a clear and accountable manner throughout the jewelry industry. Our services include:
  • Pre- and Post- purchase evaluations
  • Insurance appraisals
  • Tax, estate and probate appraisals
  • Liquidation and inventory appraisals
  • Grading reports for diamonds and gemstones
  • Gemstone identification
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Forensic and damage reports
  • Private consultations
  • Diamond investment sales and purchases
  • Museum Appraisals
  • Pre Auction Appraisals
To arrange an appointment please contact us.
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Services and Fee Schedule

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Authentication

Find out if your jewelry is antique, a reproduction, a marriage, genuine, or counterfeit.  This includes Metal or Gem testing for most items. This service is good for items from the late 1500’s to today!.


​*Some items may require advanced testing.


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Service Costs:
​Verbal Historical Evaluation: $25 
Written Historical Evaluation: $95
Maker Identification: $175 (hallmark help)
Designer Authentication: $250
Verbal Hallmark Evaluation: $175
Add Photo on Appraisal: Additional $25 per item
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Appraisal

Appraisals can be for your insurance provider, liquidation purposes, estate purposes, or market purposes. Our free appraisals for liquidation purposes (if you'd like to sell your items) will not come written however the other types of appraisals come with a full write up.  Our Team of experts are happy to evaluate: Coins, Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Gemstones, Minerals, Jewelry, Silver flatware and hollowware, currency and more.

​Service Costs:
Per Item written: $75 (insurance, estate, or market purposes) NOTE: Items sold to us after written appraisal- appraisal fees credited
Watches/Signed jewelry: $150/item
Hourly written: (4 items per hour) $250 (if for legal purposes travel time not included) NOTE: Items sold to us after written appraisal- appraisal fees credited​
Add Photo on Appraisal: Additional $25 per item
Liquidation: FREE - for a verbal offer to purchase your items.  What We Purchase

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Gem Identification & Metal Analysis

Are you interested in finding out if your jewelry is gold, or with natural gemstones? Often times you may not need a full appraisal and just have interest in a bit more information.  We offer these testing services for a less expensive cost than a full appraisal or authentication.


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Service Costs:
Verbal Gem ID: $50
Written Gem ID: $75
Submit to a Lab: *Price varies based on Service and laboratory type we use the services of GIA, AGL, Mason Kay and others
General Metal Purity: $40 (verbal)
XRF Metallic Analysis:  $50 (determines precious metals only) (verbal)
XRF Metallic Analysis: $325 Full analysis (written)
Add Photo on Appraisal: Additional $25 per item
*Note: all pricing does not include shipping
Expert Witness & Court Related Matters
Retainer Fee: $1000
Review Fee: $600
​Hourly: $300 per hour
Daily: $1600 per 8 hour day (including one hour lunch; does not include travel time to be billed separately) 
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*Travel time to be billed at the standard full hourly rate, additional costs relating to travel to be billed. 
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Appraisal Documents

An appraisal can be done on any item of jewelry, timepiece, or coin regardless of the composition, style, or condition. The purpose of an appraisal is to assign a precise dollar value for an item, often for insurance purposes. An appraisal might also be necessary to settle an estate or other valuation procedures or also be used to verify an item's true market value before making a purchase. Since the market values change, we recommend having jewelry appraisals updated approximately every two years. 

We include:
  • Weights, measures, and details of each piece
  • Gemstones are identified, graded, measured, and described in detail.
  • Certificates will be copied, provided or mentioned if possible.
  • Metal content will be determined including purity, type, color, weight, finish, style etc.
  • Photo-micrographs (photos through the microscope) are available if needed for an additional charge
  • Grading systems and any special terminology as well as appraisal types will be named
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Laboratory Reports

A laboratory or grading report describes a gemstone or diamond. Reports may differ for diamonds and colored gems, but documentation usually includes specifics about carat weight and dimensions, color and clarity grades, and items relating to the gemstone's cut and shape.   We offer the capability of providing you with a report from the worlds foremost authority in gemology: GIA (The Gemological Institute Of America) as well as other notable Gemological Laboratories such as AGL (American Gemological Laboratory), Mason Kay and others.
BRIAN TY BERGER G.G. GIA
Brian Ty Berger G.G. GIA is a professional, independent appraiser of large diamonds, fine jewelry, gemstones, and antique jewelry. He has earned a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America.  He lectures on gemstones, diamonds, investment diamonds, and jewelry. 
He specializes in diamond and jewelry appraisals and works with attorneys on estates, trusts, insurance matters, as well as appraisal theories and concepts. He is also an outside expert and consults with numerous galleries and dealers on gemstone identification and evaluation.
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  • Home
  • Antique & Vintage
    • Latest Finds
    • Shop By Era
    • Engagement Rings
    • Stackable Bands
    • Cocktail Rings
    • Timepieces
    • Gentlemans Accessories >
      • Gentleman's Rings
    • Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Necklaces & Pendants >
      • Charms & Pendants
      • Chains
    • Diamonds & Gems
    • Signed Jewelry
    • From The Vault
    • The Archives: A Collection of Sold Items
    • Final Sale Items
  • Custom
    • Custom Jewelry
    • Custom Engagement Rings
    • Recreating an Heirloom
    • Family Crest Jewelry
    • Design Process
    • Schedule Consultation
    • For The Trade
    • More For The Trade
  • Sell To Us
  • Services
    • Appraisal Services >
      • Jewelry Insurance
      • Appraisals
      • SELL TO US
      • Exchange
      • Museum Collection Services
    • Schedule Consultation
    • Custom Jewelry Design
    • Recreating an Heirloom
    • Jewelry Repair
    • Timepiece Repair
    • Diamond Cutting and Gemstone Repair
    • Find Jewelry For Me
    • Find a Watch For Me
    • Find a Diamond
    • Jewelry Rental
    • Insurance Replacement
    • Private Collection Management
    • Layaway Plan
    • Consignment
    • Wholesale Inquiries >
      • Host a Trunk Show
  • The Brand
    • Our History >
      • Sustainability
      • Military and First Responder Discounts
      • Kimberly Process
    • Our Experts
    • Jewelry School >
      • Educational Session
      • Eras of Style >
        • Ancient
        • Medieval & Renaissance
        • Baroque & Rococo
        • Georgian
        • Victorian
        • Edwardian
        • Art Nouveau
        • Arts & Crafts
        • Art Deco
        • Retro
        • Hollywood Glam
        • Mid-Century Modern
        • Brutalist
        • Art Organique
        • Contemporary
        • Simplistic
      • Diamonds & Gems >
        • Gemstone Education >
          • Gemstone Laboratories
          • All About Gemstones
          • Approximate Gemstone weights
          • Carat to MM Conversion
          • Gemstone Colors
          • Created, Synthetic & Simulated Gemstones
          • Equivalents Chart
        • Diamond Education >
          • Diamond Carat Weight by MM
          • Comparative Round Size Info
          • Diamond Cutting and Gemstone Repair
          • Lab Grown Diamonds
      • Counterfeit Jewelry & Watch Identification
      • Engagement Rings
      • Diamond Earrings
      • Timepieces >
        • Vintage Rolex
        • Watch Terms
      • Ring Designs & Sizings >
        • Men's Wedding Band Finishes
        • Ring Width
        • Ring Size
        • Wrist Size
      • Custom Jewelry
      • Metals
      • Engraving
      • Birthstones
      • Jewelry Care
      • Jewelry Terms
    • Makers Biographies
    • Press
    • Be Social
    • Gems by VBS The BLOG
    • Reviews
    • Advice >
      • The Courtship
      • The Wedding
    • Events
    • Holiday Shipping
    • Careers
    • Affiliate Program
  • Contact