AGTA GTC Fee Structure
Nonmember Prices are in Parentheses |
AGTA GTC Fee Structure – Effective January 11, 2008
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| Colored Gemstones | |||||
Weight (ct) |
Ruby Sapphire (except colorless, yellow & green) Diamond Emerald Chrysoberyl |
Colorless Sapphire Yellow Sapphire Green Sapphire |
Other stones | Ruby Blue Sapphire |
Fancy Sapphire Emerald Paraíba Tourmaline |
0.01–0.99 |
$85 ($100) |
$85 ($100) |
$80 ($95) |
$230 ($265) |
$160 ($185) |
1.00–1.99 |
$115 ($135) |
$85 ($100) |
$80 ($95) |
$230 ($265) |
$190 ($230) |
2.00–2.99 |
$115 ($135) |
$85 ($100) |
$80 ($95) |
$250 ($300) |
$230 ($265) |
3.00–3.99 |
$130 ($150) |
$85 ($100) |
$80 ($95) |
$330 ($380) |
$330 ($380) |
4.00–4.99 |
$130 ($150) |
$85 ($100) |
$80 ($95) |
$415 ($480) |
$415 ($480) |
5.00–7.99 |
$160 ($185) |
$115 ($135) |
$90 ($105) |
$535 ($615) |
$535 ($615) |
8.00–9.99 |
$160 ($185) |
$115 ($135) |
$90 ($105) |
$535 ($615) |
$535 ($615) |
10.00–14.99 |
$190 ($220) |
$160 ($185) |
$110 ($125) |
$635 ($730) |
$635 ($730) |
15.00–19.99 |
$190 ($220) |
$160 ($185) |
$110 ($125) |
$635 ($730) |
$635 ($730) |
20.00–39.99 |
$220 ($250) |
$220 ($255) |
$130 ($150) |
$745 ($860) |
$745 ($860) |
40.00 & up |
$250 ($300) |
$220 ($255) |
$130 ($150) |
$745 ($860) |
$745 ($860) |
Notes and Additional Charges
- All fees are non-negotiable and due upon receipt of reports. All submissions incur a minimum fee of $50 ($60), even if the item is withdrawn prior to issuance of a report.
- If origin cannot be determined, only the minimum fee will be charged, i.e. $160 ($185) (for fancy sapphire, emerald or Paraíba tourmaline) or $230 ($265) (for ruby or blue sapphire)
- Mounted blue sapphires submitted for origin determination are subject to an additional fee of $75 ($90).
| Other Colored Gemstone Services | |
| Service | Description |
| Color analysis | For color analysis of padparadscha sapphire or paraíba tourmaline, an additional fee of $60 ($70) is charged. |
| Filler identification | $220 ($250) per hour for identification of filler substances within fissures (in emerald or other gems) |
| Beryllium (Be) treatment testing (LIBS) | $50 ($60) per gemstone when the testing is performed as part of an AGTA GTC Identification or Origin Report. |
| Photos on reports | Identification and Pearl Report fees do not include a photograph. Photo charges are $20 ($25) for a loose gemstone, $30 ($40) for rings, earrings, and pendants, $50 ($60) for a single strand or bracelet, and $80 ($90) for multi-strand necklaces or bracelets. Photos are included free-of-charge with all Origin Reports. |
| Custom photography | Digital images of your gemstone or jewelry article can be provided in .JPG or other format. $100–200 ($115–230); ask for a quote on submission. |
| Advanced testing | For the identification of rare and unusual gemstones a fee of $100 ($115) per hour is charged. For research using advanced instrumentation, an additional fee of $50 ($60) is charged. This additional charge is standard for testing all jadeite, opal and turquoise. |
| Portfolio reports | For an additional $80 ($95), have your report placed in a folder with a large photo of the item tested on the front. |
| Re-identification | 50% of the original identification fee, with a minimum of $60 ($80) per report. Submissions must be supported by the original report and be within 12 months of the original report date. |
| Resubmission for origin following ID-only reporting | Origin Report fee, minus 50% of original ID fee; must be submitted within 12 months of the original report date. |
| Quartz batch testing | $30 ($35) per gemstone, $150 ($175) minimum. |
| Express surcharge | $220 ($255) (24 hours) $160 ($185) (48 hours). |
| Duplicates or reissued reports | $35 ($45). |
Cost of Origin Report plus… |
|
Weight (ct) |
Grading Report |
Tanzanite grading reports include photos and advanced testing fees |
0.01–2.00 |
$65 ($75) |
|
2.00–5.00 |
$85 ($100) |
|
5.00–10.00 |
$115 ($130) |
|
10.00 & up |
$130 ($150) |
|
| Pearl Identification | |||
| Quantity | Type | Member Price |
Nonmember Price |
| 1–2 pearls | White and less than 10mm | $80 |
$100 |
| Colored or greater than 10mm | $100 |
$125 |
|
| 3–6 pearls | White and less than 10mm | $120 |
$135 |
| Colored or greater than 10mm | $180 |
$200 |
|
| Single strand of pearls (standard length: 16–18 inches) |
White and less than 10mm | $130 |
$150 |
| White and greater than 10mm | $200 |
$115 |
|
| Colored or significantly mixed & less than 10mm | $230 |
$260 |
|
| Colored or significantly mixed & greater than 10mm | $290 |
$330 |
|
| Diamond Origin-of-Color Determination and Color Grading | ||
Weight (ct) |
Member Price |
Nonmember Price |
0.01–0.99 |
$100 |
$115 |
1.00–1.99 |
$120 |
$140 |
2.00–2.99 |
$160 |
$185 |
3.00–3.99 |
$220 |
$255 |
4.00–4.99 |
$300 |
$345 |
5.00–5.99 |
$400 |
$460 |
6.00–7.99 |
$520 |
$600 |
8.00–9.99 |
$660 |
$760 |
10.00–11.99 |
$820 |
$945 |
12.00–14.99 |
$1000 |
$1150 |
15.00–19.99 |
$1200 |
$1380 |
20.00–24.99 |
$1420 |
$1635 |
25.00–29.99 |
$1660 |
$1910 |
30.00–39.99 |
$1920 |
$2210 |
40.00–49.99 |
$2200 |
$2530 |
50.00 & above |
Fees available upon written request |
Fees available upon written request |
| Advanced testing on colored diamond | $220 ($250) per hour |
|
| Other Diamond Services | ||
Service |
Member Price |
Nonmember Price |
Diamond Spectra Analysis |
$150 |
$200 |
Diamond Type I vs. Type II ID |
$200 |
$230 |
