Scheduling, Pricing & Payment
Please call, text, chat or use the contact form to discuss your appraisal needs and schedule an appointment.
Payment is due upon completion of jewelry examination. You may pay via check, cash, credit card* and Venmo*.
*Please note there is a 3% surcharge for credit card or Venmo payment.
There is no sales tax for services rendered, as services are not taxable in Tennessee.
1
Insurance Appraisals
Insurance appraisals are $150.00 each. For diamonds over one carat without a GIA report, a plotting diagram of internal and external characteristics is required by NAJA ethical rules. Plotting diagrams are $30 per diamond.
Appraisal rates may be adjusted for complex pieces requiring extensive examination, identification and research; however, the value of each item does not affect pricing.
2
Estate Appraisals
Estate Appraisals are billed hourly at $300/hr with a minimum duration of one hour and billed in 30 minute increments thereafter. As Estate Appraisals are less detailed than Insurance Appraisals, you can expect between 5-20 pieces examined per hour. The number of items evaluated per hour can increase or decrease depending on the value and complexity of each piece.
Hourly billing is for in-person exam time and includes all after-exam research and appraisal report preparation.
3
Gemstone Identification Consultation
Gemstone and precious metal identification and authentication is $50 per item. Please note this type of examination does not include an estimation of value or a full appraisal report.
4
Appraisal Updates
Updates to previously issued appraisals by Chris James Appraisals are available for $70 per report. It is recommended to have your pieces reappraised every 2-3 years.
