Fees
Fees for Insurance Replacement Appraising
APPRAISING DIAMONDS AND DIAMOND JEWELRY ONLY:
Unset Diamonds, Mounted diamonds,
and Diamond Jewelry.
| Up to .99ct | $175 |
| 1.00ct up to 1.99ct | $200 |
| 2.00ct to 2.99ct | $240 |
| $35 per carat additional 3.00ct and up. | |
We do not appraise non-diamond jewelry, watches, pearls or colored
gems.
Appraisal review - Origin of damage - Forensic investigation
$220 per hour with a $175 minimum
Expert Testimony
Consultation in advance of testimony is $220 per hour. A $660 retainer is required.
Court or deposition attendance based on $300 per hour with a $900 minimum (3 hours) per day local court or deposition attendance charge. $2500 per full day plus travel expenses for any distant testimony. Substantial time must be set aside for court appearances. While postponements and cancellations of court appearances are common, last moment notification is not acceptable. A insufficient notice fee of $600 is charged unless cancellation is given to us a minimum of two working days in advance. Any lost, pre-paid and non-refundable travel expenses are payable without regard to our two working day advance cancellation notice policy. We generally book ahead to save our clients money unless requested by them to book at the last minute due to uncertainty.
Working days are weekdays, Monday through Friday. Travel one-way by air or less than 3 hours is booked in coach. Three hours or more by air one-way travel time is booked Business Class overseas and First Class domestic USA. Train travel is booked First Class.