Jewelry Appraisals for Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage
Dividing property in a divorce is hard enough without wondering what your jewelry is worth. Mayflower’s independent, USPAP-compliant appraisal gives you, your spouse and your attorneys one documented value to work from.
How a Divorce Appraisal Works
Divorce appraisals usually state Fair Market Value (FMV): the price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on when neither is under pressure. The report states the value as of the date of the appraisal.
We identify and value each piece. We provide valuations only, and we do not give legal advice.
Impartial by Design
The appraiser’s job is an unbiased valuation, not to favor either spouse. Our appraiser does not advocate for either side. Our appraiser also does not buy jewelry, so the value you receive does not depend on whether anything is sold.
Who Prepares Your Appraisal
Randy Lightfoot: GIA GG; CGA (AGS); CM (NAJA); RGA (USGI); 2026 USPAP Compliant. USPAP, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, is published by The Appraisal Foundation.
What to Bring
- The pieces to be appraised
- Any earlier appraisals, receipts and certificates
- Laboratory reports for diamonds or colored stones. A GIA grading report describes quality but does not state a value, so it is not an appraisal.
Confidentiality
Divorce is personal. We handle every appraisal with care and confidentiality.
Schedule Your Appraisal Today
Let Mayflower Estate Buyers support you with professional, discreet appraisal services. You can also email us at hello@mayflowerestatebuyers.com and or call us at (410) 236-7088.
Common Questions
Not quite. An insurance appraisal states Retail Replacement Value, the cost to replace a piece at retail, which is usually higher than what it would sell for. A divorce appraisal typically states Fair Market Value, so the two numbers can be quite different.
No. An appraisal is a written opinion of value. It is separate from our buying service, and our appraiser does not buy jewelry.
The pieces to be appraised. Earlier appraisals, receipts, certificates or laboratory reports are welcome, but not required.
If you decide to sell, our separate buying team can evaluate pieces in person and make a same-day offer. An appraisal is not required to sell, and it does not set any offer. See how selling jewelry works.