Rhonda Edelman is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America with more than 40 years of experience in the jewelry industry. She has worked at such prestigous organizations as GIA, Tiffany & Co., Hearts On Fire and Circa Jewels. She has also consulted with numerous independent retail jewelers and jewelry manufacturers.
Rhonda is a Certified Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, the only appraisal association that is fully dedicated to appraising Gems and Jewelry. She adheres to the Code of Professional Ethics set by NAJA as well as the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) report writing standards.
She understands that your jewelry is special to you and is committed to providing appropriate values for the intended purpose of your appraisal that are accurate and well researched. She also enjoys educating clients on the quality and history of their jewelry.
Appraisal Services Offered
Insurance Appraisals
Retail Replacement appraisals fully describe, photograph, and value your pieces for your protection in the event of loss, damage or theft. The value given is based on the current retail replacement of an item in new condition or of a similar item.
Fair Market Value Appraisals
Fair market value appraisals are used in the event of a divorce, if you are making a charitible contribution, or for estate planning, equitible distribution and probate.
Concierge Services
We can travel to your home, office or any other location for large or important collections that are not easily transported.
How it Works?
1 - Schedule a Consultation
Send an email and we can set up a mutually convenient time to talk. Before we meet in person, we will agree upon fee based on items and purpose of your appraisal needs. We are then ready to meet in my Boston or Southern Maine location. I am available 7 days a week by appointment.
2 - What to bring
In addition to the items you need appraised, plan to bring any paperwork about your items including GIA (or other lab) reports, previous appraisals, sales receipts and also family photos that might help date period pieces. For watches bring warranty cards, sales receipts, boxes along with any extra links for bracelet.
3 - The Appointment
You do not need to leave your items. We will identify, determine quality and authenticity, weigh, measure and photograph while you watch. Within one week we will provide a comprehensive report and appropriate value based on thorough research.
4- The Appraisal Report
Your report will be sent to you electronically in a PDF format that can then be forwarded to your insurance company. We will maintain a secure copy of your report for at least 5 years.
5 - Payment
Upon your receipt of appraisal report we will ask you to submit payment in the form of check, cash, Venmo or Zelle.
Fee Structure
As an independent jewelry appraiser, we never charge by a percentage of appraised value. We do not buy or sell jewelry so there is never a conflict of interest or biased outcome in any way.
Fees will vary depending on the complexity and amount of time necessary to fully research and document unique items. All fees will be established and agreed upon before appraisal is performed.
Most Standard Insurance Appraisals will be billed at $175 for first item and $100 for each additional item.
All other appraisal fees will be determined based on the amount of time determined to be needed to fully identify, research and provide a comprehensive report on your precious items at an hourly rate of $200 per hour.
Book a Consultation
Schedule a phone consultation with us below: