G.I.A. Graduate Gemologists · 45+ Years
In the world of jewelry buying and appraisal services in South Florida, trust is paramount. How can you be sure what your precious pieces are truly worth? At Jon Bragman, Inc., we prioritize your peace of mind above all else.
✓ We come to you ✓ Insured by Lloyd's of London ✓ No obligation to sell
Every appraisal is done by a credentialed Graduate Gemologist
Your pieces are protected throughout
We evaluate at your home or workplace
Miami-Dade and Broward counties
Our Services
Individuals, attorneys and institutions throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. Every valuation is carried out by a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist.
Insurance, estate, resale and personal valuations. Every appraisal includes detailed photographs and full documentation.
Replacement value reports accepted by insurers for coverage over $1,000, so your policy reflects what your pieces are actually worth.
Fair market valuations that support equitable distribution, documented to hold up in Florida proceedings.
We help executors, beneficiaries and estate attorneys establish fair market value for inherited pieces, for distribution and tax purposes.
Confidential fair market value assessments for accurate asset reporting, prepared for attorneys and their clients.
Jewelry, diamonds, gold, silver, watches, coins and bullion. Objective evaluation and fair market value, not a pawn shop offer.
For Attorneys and Fiduciaries
Attorneys, executors and CPAs across South Florida rely on us for defensible jewelry valuations. We document fair market and replacement value clearly, explain the difference, and deliver reports your matter can stand on.
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Formal gemological credentials behind every identification and value.
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Written to the standard your matter requires.
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Fully insured, so you can hand over the details with confidence.
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Available when a case calls for it.
How It Works
Five steps from first call to final report. Straightforward and transparent, with no pressure to sell.
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Call or book online. We schedule a time at your preferred South Florida location.
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Our mobile gem lab travels to your home, office or another safe location. Your jewelry never leaves your sight.
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We assess metal purity, gemstone quality, craftsmanship and current market value while you watch.
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You receive a full appraisal report with photographs, descriptions and valuations.
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Sell, keep, insure or gift, whatever you decide. There is never any obligation to sell.
Credentials
G.I.A. Graduate Gemologists are trained by the Gemological Institute of America. The credential is not just a certificate. It represents hundreds of hours of laboratory work, coursework and hands on experience with advanced gemological equipment.
✓ Identify authentic gemstones and spot synthetics or treatments
✓ Assess quality objectively against recognized grading standards
✓ Detect enhancements or damage that affect value
✓ Provide informed guidance on buying, selling and appraising
For over 45 years, families and collectors across South Florida have trusted Jon Bragman, Inc. for honest, transparent jewelry buying and appraisals. Browse verified client reviews below.
Who We Serve
Individuals, attorneys, insurers and institutions across Miami-Dade and Broward trust our valuations.
Date-of-death valuations, heir distribution and estate inventories, done on site by appointment.
Equitable distribution requires precise appraisals. Our valuations hold up in Florida proceedings.
Fair market value assessments for accurate asset reporting and court compliance.
Replacement value reports that help make sure your coverage actually matches what you own.
One piece or an entire collection. Fair valuations without retail markup or pawn shop pressure.
We help serious collectors understand the value of rare, vintage and estate pieces.
What We Handle
From a single loose diamond to a full estate collection, Jon has handled it.
Diamonds and Gemstones
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Pearls
Gold Jewelry (14K, 18K, 24K)
Silver and Platinum
Luxury Watches (Rolex, Omega)
Estate and Vintage (Art Deco, Victorian)
Broken or Unworn Jewelry
Coins and Bullion
Designer (Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels)
Straight answers to what people ask before they call.
No. We bring our mobile gem lab to you. Every evaluation happens in front of you, at your home, office or another safe location across Miami-Dade and Broward. You watch the entire process and your pieces never leave your sight.
Request a quote and Jon will review what you need appraised, then respond with a quote. The first consultation is free.
Insurance appraisals use replacement value, the retail cost to replace the piece, and are always higher. Fair market value is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller, and it is what courts use for divorce, probate and bankruptcy. We prepare both, and we tell you which one your situation actually needs.
It is the most respected credential in the industry, awarded by the Gemological Institute of America after hundreds of hours of laboratory work. A Graduate Gemologist can identify authentic stones, grade diamonds on the 4Cs, detect synthetics and treatments, and value a piece objectively. Jon holds it.
We serve Miami-Dade and Broward counties, including Coral Gables, Miami, Doral, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach. Our mobile gem lab covers all of Miami-Dade and Broward, and Palm Beach County by appointment.
Never. Whether you sell, keep, insure or pass the piece on is entirely your decision. Our job is to give you accurate information so you can make it. Many clients appraise purely for insurance or estate planning and never sell anything.
Free consultation with a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist. We come to you, anywhere in Miami-Dade or Broward. No obligation to sell.
