Estate jewelry often carries as much family history as financial value. Jon Bragman Inc. provides accurate, respectful appraisals that help executors and families understand what inherited jewelry is worth, prepared by G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist Jon Bragman with the care an estate matter deserves.
Mobile service. Your jewelry stays with you throughout the appraisal.
A credentialed appraiser on every engagement
Serving South Florida families since the 1970s
Never a percentage of appraised value
Your jewelry never leaves your possession
A precise valuation helps ensure jewelry is divided equitably among heirs.
A clear, independent number heads off disputes between family members before they start.
Knowing what a piece is worth is the first step to insuring it correctly.
A professionally written report gives the estate a permanent record for its files.
Detailed valuations make it easier for a personal representative to carry out their duties.
Working with a credentialed appraiser gives the family confidence in the process and the result.
A private conversation to understand the estate and what needs to be appraised, so the process fits your timeline.
Each piece is examined by a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist, assessing age, provenance, condition, and materials.
You receive a written valuation report with descriptions, photographs, and assessed values for every item.
We remain available afterward to advise on caring for, storing, or managing the jewelry as the estate settles.
✓ Engagement rings and wedding sets
✓ Heirloom and antique jewelry
✓ Designer jewelry pieces
✓ Luxury watches
✓ Gold, silver, and platinum items
✓ Gemstones and diamonds
✓ Complete estate collections
✓ Vintage and contemporary pieces
✓ Current market conditions and trends
✓ Precious metal prices and purity
✓ Gemstone quality and characteristics
✓ Condition and craftsmanship
✓ Regional South Florida market dynamics
✓ Comparable pieces in the current market
Every Jon Bragman appraiser is a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist, trained to evaluate jewelry across all types, styles, and materials. With decades of experience in South Florida, we understand the regional market conditions that affect value here. Jon holds to the highest standards of ethical conduct, providing unbiased valuations you can trust. We offer in-home service with a portable gem lab so the process respects your privacy, and every appraisal includes complete written documentation for estate and family records. Above all, we understand that an estate matter involves both financial and emotional considerations, and we handle every piece with the care your family’s treasures deserve.
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Formal gemological credentials behind every identification and value.
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Written to professional appraisal standards.
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Fully insured, so you can hand over the details with confidence.
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Serving South Florida families, attorneys and collectors.
We appraise all types of estate jewelry, including engagement rings, heirlooms, antique pieces, designer jewelry, luxury watches, gold, silver, platinum, gemstones, and complete collections regardless of style or era.
Most appraisals are completed within one appointment, typically lasting one to three hours depending on the size and complexity of the collection. We discuss timing during your initial consultation.
No. Our mobile gem lab comes to you, and every examination happens in your presence. You maintain complete control of your jewelry throughout the process.
A comprehensive written valuation report with detailed descriptions of each piece, professional photographs, assessed values, and complete documentation for your estate records.
Request a quote and Jon will review what you need appraised, then respond with a quote. The first consultation is free.
Contact Jon Bragman to arrange a complimentary consultation. We’ll discuss your estate’s jewelry, answer your questions, and set up a convenient time at your preferred location.
Estate settlement requires expert guidance and compassionate support. Contact Jon Bragman Inc. for accurate valuations and respectful handling of your family’s treasured pieces.
