Jewelry Valuations for Bankruptcy Attorneys and Trustees in South Florida
Objective valuations of jewelry and personal property for schedules, exemption analysis and trustee review, from a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist.
Confidential. Insured by Lloyd's of London. Jon comes to your office or the debtor home, by appointment.
Objective Values for Schedules and Review
Jewelry is easy to overstate or understate. An independent, documented value protects the filing and gives the trustee a number to rely on.
Schedule Valuations
Objective values for the schedules, documented with photographs and the method used.
Exemption Analysis Support
Documented values that support your exemption analysis for the debtor.
Trustee Review
Independent valuations for trustees evaluating assets of the estate.
Liquidation Support
When pieces are to be sold, Jon buys privately and the valuation supports the price.
Built for How Bankruptcy Practice Actually Runs
Court-Ready Documentation
Written reports with photographs and methodology, prepared for schedules, objections and trustee review.
The Right Standard of Value
Fair market value, and liquidation value where it is relevant. Every report states which standard applies.
Turnaround You Can Plan Around
Most reports are complete within days of the examination, and faster when a filing or hearing deadline is close.
Expert Testimony & Deposition
Available when a value is challenged, and able to explain the methodology to the court.
A Straightforward Engagement Process
Initial Consultation
We discuss the matter, the pieces involved, and which standard of value your case requires.
Scheduling & Examination
We come to your office, the client's home, or meet wherever is most convenient and secure. Our mobile gem lab travels throughout South Florida.
Appraisal & Report
A written, USPAP-compliant report delivered on your timeline, formatted for your specific filing or negotiation.
Ongoing Support
Available for follow-up questions, deposition, or expert testimony as your matter proceeds.
One Point of Contact, Every Verified Credential
Jon Bragman is a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist with 45+ years of experience and USPAP-compliant reporting, insured through Lloyd's of London. Our mobile gem lab meets clients wherever privacy matters most, and every report is written to stand up to the standard your matter requires, whether that's fair market value, replacement value, or both. We work directly with counsel and fiduciary offices throughout South Florida and are available for deposition or expert testimony when a case calls for it.
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G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist
Formal gemological credentials behind every identification and value.
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USPAP-Compliant Reports
Written to the standard your matter requires.
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Insured by Lloyd's of London
Fully insured, so you can hand over the details with confidence.
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Deposition and Expert Testimony
Available when a case calls for it.
What Our Clients Say
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.
Attorney & Fiduciary FAQ
What standard of value do you use?
Fair market value, and liquidation value where your matter calls for it. The report states which standard applies and why.
How quickly can you value assets for a filing?
Most reports are complete within days of the examination. Tell us the deadline when you call and we will schedule around it.
Can you work for the trustee?
Yes. We can be engaged by a debtor attorney or by a trustee, and the report states who engaged us.
Do you handle items held by the debtor?
Yes. We come to the home or your office and examine the pieces on site, so nothing leaves the debtor possession.
Do you work directly with attorneys and trustees?
Yes. We work with bankruptcy attorneys, trustees and CPAs, and with debtors directly when that is easier. Reports and communication go through your office when you prefer.
Have a Bankruptcy Matter With Jewelry?
Schedule a confidential consultation or call Jon directly. He comes to your office or the debtor home, by appointment.