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Matter of Brilliance is a professional jewelry appraisal
company serving the needs of jewelry consumers, estate
planners, attorneys, and insurance companies. Whether you have
rings, earrings, necklaces, chains or other jewelry made of
gold, diamond, silver, platinum, precious metals, pearls or
gems we provide jewelry appraisals for all the following
purposes:
All work is done in front of you, while you
watch.
Levels of Appraisal Services
Silver Level - Verbal Evaluation @ $75 per hour.
I will review your jewelry in person (one piece or multiple pieces) and provide a verbal report to you of its value. This can be useful for those of you who would like the peace of mind, just want to know what something is worth.
Example: You purchased an item online from Craig’s List or EBay or you have some jewelry items given to you and you are not sure what to do with them. For more information about our services, see the Special Services section of our web site by clicking here.
This is our basic report. It includes a description, plus a digital photograph and valuation of the jewelry item. This can be useful for those of you who have many items and to identify, either for an Estate or Personal, and don’t need the level of detail a full written appraisal document would serve. Or if the items fall below an insurance decidable.
Example: If you need to document your jewelry, a few gold chains, a bracelet, some earrings, or watches, these things add up quickly and you need a record of what you have.
Platinum Level - Full written appraisal documents @ $75 per item or $150 per hour.
This appraisal document includes a full item description with measurements and grading, a digital photograph, and value. It also includes a grading report of diamonds larger than 1 carat. The stones may be loose or mounted. This option is most appropriate for those who need professional documentation for insurance, estate, or resale purposes.
Example: If you have jewelry that exceeds the value of what your insurance covers by default, you will need documented proof of the value for each item. To see an example of what these written appraisal documents are, you can click here to see a Diamond Grading Report and you can click hear to see a written appraisal document.
Your Appraiser and Gemologist
Aimee Berrent, owner of A Matter of Brilliance, has over 25 years experience in the jewelry trade, and received her Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) in Residence diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Santa Monica, California, and is a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA).
Aimee has advanced training in jewelry appraisal theory. She frequently attends jewelry conferences and takes courses to stay on top of current gemological advances and appraisal training.
As the owner of AMB Appraisal - offer a complete array of appraisal services to suit all needs – insurance scheduling, fair market value for estate/probate, distribution amongst heirs, dissolution of marriage, sale of your pieces, as well as appraisals for post-loss assessments. We are experts in appraising new and antique period jewelry, as well as antique pocket watches and wristwatches.
A Matter of Brilliance gives appraisals either in our office or in your home by
appointment for customers in the greater Boston communities
including, but not limited to, Auburndale, Bedford, Belmont,
Boston, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill,
Dedham, Natick, Nonantum, Newton, Needham, Waltham, Watertown,
Wayland, Wellesley, Weston, Waban, MA. For more information about our services, see the Special Services section of our web site by clicking here.
Office hours are by appointment only. Monday –
Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
