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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:
Jewelry Appraisal Value Packages
All work is in front of you, while you watch
Platinum Package
Heirloom / Family Jewelry Appraisal Report
This option is most appropriate for those who need professional documentation for insurance, estate, or resale purposes. It also includes a grading report of diamonds larger than 1 carat. The stones may be loose or mounted.
This appraisal document includes:
-a full item description
-with measurements and grading
-a digital photograph
-value of each jewelry item
$500, up to 10 items
To view a sample of this type of document click here
(Single item Appraisal Documents $75 each)
Gold Package
Catalog / Inventory Report
This can be useful for those of you who have many items to identify, either for an estate or personal use, and don't need the level of detail a full written appraisal document would provide, or if the items fall below an insurance deductible.
This is my basic written report, it includes:
- a description
- a digital photograph
- value of each jewelry item
$250, up to 20 items
To view a sample of this type of document click here
Silver Package
Verbal Evaluation
Have you inherited a jewelry box, sterling silver flatware or tea service and don't know what is real, or if it has any value?
I will review your jewelry while you watch,
and provide a verbal report to you of its value.
-Do you just want to find out what it is worth?
$75, up to 50 items
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.
