Many evaluations can be completed remotely using clear photographs, measurements, weights, and supporting records. I do not accept jewelry by shipment. For assignments requiring an in-person examination, I can arrange a visit to your location in California. Travel outside California may also be discussed. Availability, travel costs, and the scope of work will be agreed upon in advance.
 

• Please let me know how many items you would like reviewed and the purpose of the evaluation or appraisal. After reviewing your photographs, I will confirm the service, scope of work, estimated fee, and anticipated completion date in writing before beginning. Any work beyond the agreed scope or fee estimate requires your approval.
   

• Please send clear individual photographs of the front and back of each item, along with close-ups of hallmarks, signatures, damage, or repairs. Use good lighting and send still photographs rather than videos. For collections, label each item consistently so its photographs, measurements, and weight can be matched. Group photographs may be useful for an initial overview, but individual images are needed for detailed review.

 

• Please send photographs and service inquiries to JessicaAnnGoodman@gmail.com. For larger collections, you may email a shared folder link, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. All service communication is handled by email; please do not submit requests through social media messages.

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 Please email photos to:  Jessicaanngoodman@gmail.com

Once I have the email/photos, I will confirm I have received them, and let you know that photos are sufficient for evaluating 

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• Each item will be reviewed within the agreed scope of the service. Identification of the artist, tribal affiliation, age, materials, and turquoise origin will be provided where supported by the available evidence; some details may remain uncertain. If an item appears to be a commercial import, has an unsupported Native American or artist attribution, or otherwise falls outside the agreed scope, I will document my observations and discuss any necessary change in scope, additional valuation work, or referral before proceeding. Research and identification are part of the paid service, and no particular attribution or value is guaranteed.
   

• Written evaluations and appraisal reports are prepared in Google Docs and delivered by email as PDF files for you to save or print. Quick Questions receive a brief email response.

Pricing

Insurance Appraisal — $150 per item, with custom quotes available for larger collections. A collection may be quoted at a single project fee while individual items are documented separately. Please provide your insurer’s appraisal requirements before work begins so we can confirm whether separate item descriptions and values or a grouped report are needed. Clear photographs, measurements, weights, and available supporting records are required. Complex pieces are quoted separately, and all fees are confirmed in advance.
 

Detailed Fair Market Evaluation — $250 per hour. Includes a written PDF documenting identification findings, relevant background, condition observations, and fair market value conclusions within the agreed scope. Artist and tribal attribution, approximate age, and materials are addressed where supported by the available evidence. Formal appraisal reports for a specified intended use are quoted separately.
 

“Just the Basics” Fair Market Evaluation — $150 per hour. Provides a concise written summary of identification findings and fair market value estimates within the agreed scope. Artist attribution, approximate age, and materials are included where supported by the available evidence. This service does not include extensive historical background or artist biographies.
 

One-Item Fair Market Evaluation — $100. For one item or one matching set. Includes a written PDF with identification findings, materials, approximate age, condition observations, and a fair market value estimate where supported by the available evidence. Additional items require a separate quote.

Dealer / Collection Evaluations — $50 per item for batches of 10 or more, with a $500 minimum. Designed for jewelry dealers, resellers, and private collectors seeking concise identification and fair market value guidance on multiple pieces. This service can help with inventory pricing, resale preparation, or understanding an inherited collection. Includes written identification findings, materials, approximate age, condition observations, and fair market value estimates within the agreed scope. Particularly complex items are quoted separately.

Quick Question — $25. For one focused question about one item, such as a hallmark, necklace style, or construction detail. Includes a brief email response based on your photographs and available information. Identification is not guaranteed. Requests requiring extensive research or a full evaluation will be quoted separately. Please visit the Quick Questions page to submit.
 

Urgent / Rush Evaluations - $200 surcharge, subject to availability. Same-day or next-day completion must be confirmed before work begins and requires all necessary photographs and information.


Payment terms will be confirmed in writing before work begins. A deposit may be required for larger collections or formal appraisal assignments. Any remaining balance is due before the completed document is released. Payment is accepted through PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.

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My services focus on jewelry, including fetish necklaces. Standalone fetish carvings, rugs, paintings, pottery, and other non-jewelry objects are outside my current service offerings.​

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Services are provided by appointment and subject to current availability. Completion estimates depend on the collection’s size and complexity, receipt of adequate photographs and information, and the agreed scope of work. Rush service is available only when confirmed in advance.