Expert Jewellery and Gemstone Appraisal Service
Independent, certified appraisals for all of your valuable gems and jewellery
Why send your valuables down south for appraisal? We provide quick, discreet local service. Our impartial valuations are accepted by insurance companies, estate planners, charities, the Canadian Revenue Agency and the courts. Receive quick and comprehensive reports with photos, verified and signed by an accredited gemmologist and appraiser.
Mobile Appraisal Services
Servicing Orillia, Muskoka, Almaguin, North Bay, and Northern Ontario
Request an appraisal and our professional mobile lab will come to you. Get in touch to learn more about how to book a mobile appraisal for your gems and jewellery.
Services
We offer a range of services to assess and determine the value, authenticity, and quality of jewellery pieces.
Insurance Appraisals
To establish the replacement value of jewellery for insurance purposes (ie. coverage or claims). We prepare appraisal documentation specifically for insurance coverage, ensuring that jewellery is adequately insured against loss, theft, or damage.
Estate Appraisals
Evaluating and appraising jewellery pieces or collections as part of estate planning or probate processes. This type of appraisal is often required for estate tax calculations and equitable distribution of assets among heirs.
Valuation Reports
Providing detailed reports that outline the value of jewellery items, often required for insurance purposes, estate planning, or sale.
Identification, Authentication and Certification
Verifying the authenticity of gemstones, metals, and other materials used in jewellery to ensure they are genuine and not counterfeit.
Condition Assessment
Evaluating the condition of jewellery, noting any damage or wear, and suggesting necessary repairs or maintenance.
Market Analysis
Conducting research to determine the current market value of the jewellery, considering factors such as market trends, supply, and demand.
Liquidation Appraisals
For quick sale situations such as bankruptcy, divorce or immediate financial needs, we provide a value that represents the expected price in a forced sale scenario (often lower than market value due to the urgency).
Buying and Selling Advice
Offering guidance on buying or selling jewellery, including insights into pricing strategies, evaluation of offers for selling jewellery, negotiating sales, and understanding the market values, trends and dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an appraisal cost?
Our fees are based on the time required to appraise your items, similar to other professional services. While it is challenging to provide an exact fee without examining the item(s), the cost for a written appraisal of a single item typically ranges from $75 to $125. Discounts may apply if you have multiple items to be appraised, and we will provide a quote once the jewellery is presented.
Please note that items requiring more extensive research and analysis, such as antique jewellery, signed pieces, or complex watches, will incur higher appraisal fees.
Estate appraisals, which include verbal evaluations, sorting, gemstone and metal testing, and sales guidance, are billed at an hourly consultation rate of $200, with a minimum fee of $125.
What do you appraise?
We appraise all jewellery items including antique jewellery, watches and loose gemstones.
What do you not appraise?
We do not appraise rough (uncut) gems or crystals, silverware or flatware.
Do you buy jewellery?
No. We do not buy, sell or broker jewellery at this time. This allow us to be unbiased in our evaluations.
Can you provide advice for selling jewellery?
Yes we offer consultation services. We can recommend the most appropriate selling arenas to get the most for your specific jewellery items. Some examples are auction houses, retail jewellers that buy estate jewellery, online sales, liquidators, etc.
About
Rhonda Loubert
G.G. – CGA, FCGmA, PJA-CJA
My love of minerals, gems and jewellery began when I received my birthstone in a ring for my seventh birthday. Growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, I fell in love with the agate pebbles found on the shores of Lake Superior.
I am an experienced Gemmologist and Jewellery Appraiser based outside of Burk’s Falls, Ontario. After many professional years in downtown Toronto, I made the “pandemic move” back to Northern Ontario.
I am dedicated to providing meticulous, independent appraisals to help clients make well-informed decisions about their jewellery.
Credentials
Canadian Gemmological Association – Graduate Professional Gemmologist, FCGmA, 2009.
Canadian Jewellers Association – Professional Jewellery Appraisal Program Graduate, Registered Professional Jeweller Appraiser (PJA), Apprentice CAP-CJA, 2024.
Professional Diamond Grading Certificate, CGA, 2023.
Coloured Gemstone Grading Workshop with Helmut Koenig, CGA, 2023.
Identification and Screening of Natural, Lab Grown and Treated Diamonds with Branko Deljanin, George Brown College, 2024.
University of Ottawa, BSSc
Recent Professional Development
Professional Jewellery Appraiser Workshop (Vancouver) Aug 2023
Identification and Screening of Treatments in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Jade, with Branko Deljanin, George Brown College, April 2024.
Gemquest Lecture Series
Blue Sapphire Treatments, June 2023
Treatments and Analysis Of Fancy Coloured Sapphires And Rubies, July 2023
