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| Arizona |
LaVerne M. Larson GG (GIA), Certified Senior Member of N.A.J.A.
Gemological & Appraisal Services
1120 E. Mead Drive
Chandler, AZ 85249
phone: 480-802-8092
email: l-m-larson-gg@cox.net
| Independent appraiser of jewelry and gemstones, available by appointment only. Examination, grading, testing, and photos done in the client's presence, and jewelry is then returned to client. GIA Graduate Gemologist degree (1996 in residence, NYC) and Certified (tested) Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Specialized training in Pearl grading (GIA) and Antique & Period Jewelry (ISA and NAJA). Consultation available. |
| | Arkansas |
Mark T. Cartwright, GG, NAJA, ISA
Sapphire Sky Gemological Laboratory
2020 E. Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
phone: 479-444-7759
email: mark@sapphireskygemlab.com
website: www.sapphireskygemlab.com
| Mark is an independent jewelry appraiser and maintains a fully equipped gemological laboratory for in-house appraisals while you wait as well as a portable gem lab for off-premises assessments. Sapphire Sky Gem Lab does not buy or sell jewelry and provides unbiased and accurate appraisals and qualitative analysis to individuals and the jewelry trade. |
| | California |
Carole C. Richbourg GG AGA AGS NAJA
Fine Jewelry Appraisals and Consulting
342 State Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
phone: 408-219-1175
email: carole@finejewelryappraiser.com
website: www.finejewelryappraiser.com
| Full appraisal and consulting services for the trade as well as the consumer. Special knowledge in antique and period jewelry, costume, and studio jewelry. Up to date continuing education in gemology as well as appraisal methodology. |
| Jennifer Thornton-Davis, ASA
In Depth Appraisals
P.O. Box 56591
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
phone: 818-988-5583
email: indepth260@earthlink.net
website: www.indepthappraisals.com
| Jennifer is a Graduate Gemologist from The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and has worked retail for Ben Bridge Jeweler, and as a preview worker at Butterfield and Butterfield Auctioneer's. Her appraisal education has been with The American Society of Appraisers (ASA), The International Society of Appraisers (ISA), The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), and a member of Acredited Gemologist Association (AGA). She earned the following title's: Accredited Senior Member/Master Gemologist Appraiser®, and Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP)2000-2004. From 1995 to 2000, Jennifer contributed to the publication Auction Market Resources as a previewer, and served as GIA Alumni Los Angeles chapter President 1998 thru 2000. Since 1995, Jennifer has operated her own business, In Depth Appraisals. |
| Nancy Stacy, GG, ASA, ISA-CAPP, NAJA, MGA
Jewels by Stacy Appraisals
712 Bancroft Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
phone: 925-939-4367
email: nancy@appraiser.net
website: www.jewelry-appraisal.com
| Nancy Stacy has established a reputation as an appraisal expert, and offers advice to clients in buying, selling, and insuring jewelry. She also values estates, aids in estate planning, and is often called upon for her expert opinion in litigation. In over 25 years in the jewelry industry, Nancy gained experience as a jeweler and gemologist prior to pursuing training as a professional jewelry appraiser. In 1990, Ms. Stacy left jewelry sales to become an independent appraiser in the San Francisco Bay area. Nancy has given bac to her professon by developing and teaching appraisal courses for the American Society of Appraisers. She has been accepted to the faculty of the University of California at Irvine, RISD at Brown University and George Washington University. She periodically teaches in China at the invitation of the Republic of China. Her gemological laboratory is certified by the Accredited Gemologists Association. |
| Patrick Davis, GG ASA
GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals
4023 Meier Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
phone: 310-229-5230
email: patrickdavis@earthlink.net
website: www.jewelryappraiser.net
| Independent Professional Appraisal of Diamonds, Gemstones, Watches and Fine Jewelry for a variety of intended uses to the Public with over 15 years experience. |
| Steven Policastro GG (GIA), NAJA
Southern California Gem Lab
861 Sixth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
phone: 619-236-1643
email: spolic0213@aol.com
| Independent jewelry appraiser/gemologist, with 11 years of appraising experience, and 25 years in the jewelry industry. Unbiased evaluation on loose diamonds, colored stones, and most jewelry related items. Post and pre purchase consultations. |
| Thom Underwood, GG,, FGA, ASA, ISA, NGJA, Master Gemologist Appraiser
San Diego Gemological Laboratory
1851 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
phone: 619-286-6614
email: thomu@cox.net
website: www.sdgemlab.com
| Thom Underwood is an independent appraiser of gems and jewelry serving the San Diego California metropolitan area. He has been active in the jewelry industry since 1976, beginning as a goldsmith and jewelry manufacturer and opening San Diego Gemological Laboratory in 1978. The laboratory is fully equipped and the only Certified Laboratory of the Accredited Gemologists Association in San Diego County. |
| Vickie L. Adams GG, MGA ASA, NGJA
Adams & Associates Appraisers
Irvine, CA
phone: 949-851-1081
email: adamsvl@pacbell.net
| Vickie Adams is an independent professional appraiser with 22 years appraisal experience, authoring jewelry, gemstone and watch appraisals for litigation support, insurance, claims, estate tax, family distribution, and bankruptcy. Her specialty is period jewelry, Nineteenth Century and Twentieth Century, including gemological identification of the diamonds and colored stones in fine jewelry and modern designer creations. Working with consumers, consultancy services are offered. |
| | Colorado |
Arthur Skuratowicz CGA NAJA, GJG
Anton Nash LLC Jewelry Appraisers and Consultants
PO Box 25011
Colorado Springs, CO 80936-5011
phone: 719-572-9558
email: AntonNash@adelphia.net
website: www.antonnash.com
| Anton Nash is an independent appraisal firm that performs jewelry appraisal for the trade and the public. Anton Nash does not buy or sell jewelry. Arthur is a contract Instructor for the Gemological Institute of America, Platinum Guild International USA and Jewelers of America. He is also a Graduate Jeweler Gemologist (earned in residence at GIA) and has been a Bench jeweler and gemologist for 20 years starting in a Chicago area family retail store. Instructor of Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts at the GIA for nearly 8 years. Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Julie Nash ASA, GJG (GIA) of Anton Nash LLC is an Accredited Senior Appraiser and a Master Gemologist Appraiser with the ASA (American Society of Appraisers). Anton Nash LLC is one of only a handful of AGS (American gem Society) ICGA (Independent Certified Gemologist Appraisal) firms in existence and is also an accredited AGS lab. |
| John Fuller, GG NGJA
The Appraisal Associates of Denver
3003 E. Third Ave
Denver, CO 80210-5121
phone: 303-388-7656
email: DenverAppraisals@earthlink.net
website: www.GemsAndSilver.com
| Independent appraisers of gems and jewelery that do not buy or sell jewelry of any kind and is considered the area's only completely independent appraisal laboratory. They provide appraisals for insurance, estate, donation, liquidation, fair market, as well as pre- and post- purchase consultations. Work is done in front of clients while they wait and watch. |
| Neil Beaty, G.G. ISA
American Gem Registry
451 E. 58th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
phone: 303-223-4944
website: www.gemlab1.com
| Neil Beaty is an independent appraiser of gems and jewelry based in Denver Colorado. He has been active in the jewelry industry in Colorado since 1978, beginning as a goldsmith and retailer in Boulder and expanding to include Denver and Fort Collins. He opened the American Gem Registry in 1998 and is no longer associated with any retail stores. The laboratory is fully equipped and the only Certified Laboratory of the Accredited Gemologists Association in Denver. |
| | Connecticut |
Cynthia L. Konney RJ, CGA, AGS
New England Gem Lab
24 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
phone: 860-434-8885
email: newenglandgemlab@aol.com
website: www.negemlab.com
| New England Gemological Lab is an ICGA AGS independent appraisal firm, the 7th in the USA. As required by the AGS, they are not buying and selling jewelry. The lab is focusing on the appraisal of fine jewelry for the public, jewelry trade, financial institutions, probate attorneys and the insurance industry. Located on the heart of the historic district in Old Lyme, just minutes off I-95. |
| | Delaware |
Linda Raymond GG (GIA), NGJA
New Castle, DE
phone: 302-323-0344
email: joiallier7@aol.com
| Linda is an independent jewelry appraiser/gemologist and jewelry consultant specializing in antique and period jewelry, diamonds, and colored stones. She, also, has bench skills, having attended Bowman Technical School. Linda grew up in a jewelry environment, but started her formal training and education in 1983. |
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Chuck Stoddard GG, NAJA
West Palm Beach, FL
phone: 561-683-0971
email: stoddard@bellsouth.net
| Mr. Stoddard is the owner of Diamond Appraisal by Stoddard, an Independent Jewelry Appraiser Service, and has been since 1972, in the West Palm Beach, Florida area. |
| Richard Sherwood, GG
Sarasota Gemological Lab
640 S. Washington
Sarasota, FL 34236
phone: 941-377-4509
email: sarasotagemlab@hotmail.com
website: www.sarasotagemlab.com
| An expert independent appraiser, Richard has been active in the industry since 1980, receiving his GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma in 1985. His experience includes 7 yrs "hands on" education from a 3rd generation fine gem dealer, & 12 yrs ownership of a fine estate jewelry store. Concurrently, Richard has been appraising steadily since receiving his GG in 1985.
In 1999, SGL became solely an independent laboratory that engages in neither buying nor selling. SGL has mobile capabilities, appraising "while you wait" at their lab or the client's location. |
| William Lieberum, GG
Consumers Gem Lab
550 N.W. 14th Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33486
phone: 561-392-4054
email: rockdoc@gate.net
website: www.consumersgemlab.com
| Consumers Gem Laboratory is a division of Accurate Appraisal which was established in 1991 in Boca Raton, Florida. Accurate's president, Bill Lieberum (also known as Rockdoc)is a Graduate Gemologist and a highly credentialed appraiser, author, and expert witness with over 22 years of experience. He has earned the Certified Gemologist Appraiser designation of the AGS and has completed courses ISA 101-105 through Indiana University. Consumers Gem Lab accepts work exclusively from consumers and is unbiased and independent, as there is no buying or selling. Consumers Gem Lab is one of the most well equipped gemological labs featuring such advanced equipment as the New Sarin Dia Pro, BrillianceScope, Firescope, Light leakage detection equipment, Hearts & Arrows Viewers among others. Digital photos and scope cam photos are provided with their reports. Phone consultation interpreting results is also included. |
| | Georgia |
George Houghtaling II, GG, NGJA, ISA-AM
Houghtaling Appraisal Service
175 W Wieuca Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
phone: 678-521-4700
email: ghoughtaling@yahoo.com
| George Houghtaling is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) and has taken additional courses including Pearls, Insurance Appraisal Course, Jewelry Bench classes, Precious Metals and Jewelry Design/Construction from the GIA. He also is certified through the NAJA and ISA to do jewelry appraisals for insurance and estate purposes. George has been the owner of Houghtaling Appraisal Services for 14 years. |
| Kathryn Kinev, GG
Atlanta Gem Lab
2566 Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA 30345
phone: 404-634-8355
email: kkinev@jewelcreations.com
website: www.jewelcreations.com
| Kathryn A. Kinev is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, a Graduate Gemmologist of the Gemological Institute of America and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewelry Design and she is an active member of Georgia Jewelers Association, Jewelers of America and is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association of the Gemological Institute of America. She is a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, a member of the American Society of Jewelry Historians and Accredited Senior Gemologist member of the Accredited Gemmological Association.
All appraisals are kept on file for 10 years as electronic and paper documents. Kathryn provides estate, insurance, fair market value, divorce and many other types of appraisals. She has been in the jewelry industry for 25 years and independently appraising since 1985. |
| | Hawaii |
Sandra Dougherty, GG
Associated Gemological Services
1109 Bethel St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
phone: 808-541-9696
email: gem-sandra@msn.com
| Independent appraiser of fine jewelry and gemstones, proficient in performing all types of appraisals and reports with more than 23 years of active Industry experience both Nationally and Internationally. Expertise in Antique and Period jewelry and contemporary designers. Servicing the consumer and trade with a strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards. |
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Richard B. Drucker, GG, NGJA
The Jewelry Judge
630 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
phone: 847-564-0555
email: rdrucker@jewelryjudge.net
website: www.jewelryjudge.net/Drucker.htm
| Richard Drucker is the president of Gemworld International, Inc. located in Northbrook, Illinois. As a third generation jeweler, he entered the business in 1979. In 1982 he began a pricing publication now known as The Guide. The Guide is now in its twentieth year with circulation in more than 20 countries. His practice is now limited to publishing, appraising, and consulting. He has been utilized as an international gemstone consultant for grading and pricing. He is the co-developer of the GIA Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set, sold exclusively by GIA Gem Instruments. The set is used as a standard for pearl grading by appraisers and jewelers.
In 1999, he co-founded the Jewelry Judge licensing program for appraisers. This business created an innovative association of elite jewelry appraisal professionals in the United States and Canada all providing appraisals under the Jewelry Judge name. He is also distributor and managing partner of Guide Appraisal Software, a sophisticated program used by jewelry appraisers. |
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Michele Daniels, GG, ASA, NAJA
The Gem Lab
8700 Monrovia Street
Lenexa, KS 66215
phone: 913-438-4434
email: mdaniels@kcgemlab.com
website: www.kcgemlab.com
| The Gem Lab is the only Certified Laboratory of the Accredited Gemologists Association in the Kansas City area. Michele Daniels, president of The Gem Lab, is a professional independent appraiser providing forensic diamond, gem and jewelry appraisals.
Michele believes you should be concerned about going to a competing jeweler to appraiser the item you purchased elsewhere. Objectivity and disinterestedness are key in appraising. Competitors may deal in different quality jewelry and not be knowledgeable about your jewelry's class. And chances are they will purposely find fault with the object in the hopes of selling you something else. The job of the independent professional appraisers is to report and interpret the truth accurately. They know not to buy and/or sell jewelry because their responsibility is to observe the market, not to influence it. |
| Todd Aikins, GG, NAJA, ASG
Aikens Gemstones & Jewelry Appraisals
111 S. Whittier
Wichita, KS 67207
phone: 316-689-3504
email: taikens@aikinsappraisals.com
website: www.aikinsappraisals.com
| With the internet becoming a popular source of jewelry, especially unmounted diamonds. Mr. Aikins can verify that the item of jewelry you received is as described on the website. He can confirm the identity and grade of the gemstones and verify the metal and/or gold content of the jewelry item. If you desire to "make sure you got a good deal," an estimate of value can also be researched. An appraisal from Aikins Gemstone & Jewelry Appraisals is an exceptionally detailed report that describes the jewelry item, verifies its condition and existence and estimates a replacement value. |
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Harold A. Dupuy GG, MGA ASA, NAJA
GEMWORTH
11550 Newcastle Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
phone: 225-292-1580
email: hdupuy@tlxnet.net
website: www.appraisers.org/pages/memberpage.cfm?id=12547
| Mr. Dupuy is a principal in GEMWORTH, a professional appraisal firm specializing exclusively in gems and fine jewelry. Louisiana's only Master Gemologist Appraiser accredited by the American Society of Appraisers, Mr. Dupuy's firm, does not sell jewelry, and limits it practice to the professional valuation of gems and ifne jewerly. In addition to appraising, other services include Gem Identification, Quality Analysis Reports, Expert Witness, and Consulting. |
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Davia Kramer GG, CGA, NGJA
Jewelry Appraisal Lab.
PO Box 2348
Rockville, MD 20847
phone: 301-770-4367
| Davia Kramer grew up in the jewelry industry. She had her own store in New Jersey until 1991 when she fell in love, got married and moved to the Washington, DC area. She opened the Jewelry Appraisal Laboratory in 1991. The lab is accredited by American Gem Society. Mrs. Kramer performs appraisals for insurance and estates and works by appointment only. |
| Pennye Jones-Napier FGA, ISA
Jewellery Appraisal Sciences
PO Box 5633
Takoma Park, MD 20913-5633
phone: 202-291-5575
email: jas@jewelryappraisalsciences.com
website: www.jewelryappraisalsciences.com
| Specialist in antique and period jewellery, new designers, and antique cut diamonds. We appraise fine gems and diamonds, fine jewellery & watches, Circa 1840 - 2000. Brokerage and consulting services offered for private sales and via national and international auctions. Fellow, Gemmological Assn. of Great Britain; Designated Member, Intl. Society of Appraisers; Adjunct Faculty, Annual Antique & Period Jewelry Conference - (Jewelry Camp). Office maintained in Washington on behalf of Michael Goldstein Ltd. (specializing in antique cut diamonds). (Washington DC area) |
| Sherlene Y. Bradbury GG, NAJA
Yantz Bradbury Associates
P.O. Box 10123
Rockville, MD 20849
phone: 301-335-6687
email: slydiam@ybassociates.net
website: www.ybassociates.net
| Sherlene provides appraisal service to the greater Washington DC area, including Maryland and northern Virginia. With a state-of-the-art portable laboratory, laptop and printer, she can appraise your diamond, gold, coloured gem jewelry and watches in the privacy of your home or office and in most cases, print the document immediately. In addition, she takes appointments at a convenient, secure location in Rockville, MD to better suit your needs. Photomicrographs are also available to accompany the internal plots of your diamonds.
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Jeff Averbook, GG, NAJA
Metro Jewelry Appraisers
121 Mystic Ave
Medford, MA 02155
phone: 781-306-0099
email: info@metrojewelryappraisers.com
website: www.metrojewelryappraisers.com
| Serving the needs of jewelry consumers by appointment only. Consumer friendly. Specializing in internet diamond verification and insurance appraisal services. Antique to contemporary fine jewelry. 26 years experience in the jewelry industry.
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| Martin D. Haske GG, ISA, NGJA, BS/MS MIT
Adamas Gemological Lab.
P.O. Box 470828
Brookline, MA 02147-0828
phone: 617-232-5508
email: adamas@gis.net.
website: www.gis.net/~adamas
| Adamas Gemological Laboratory provides both highly technical and gemological appraisal and consulting services to the trade and the public. |
| | Michigan |
Jim Krol, GG, MGA, NAJA
Birmingham Gemological Services, Ltd.
251 Merrill Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
phone: 248-644-8828
email: appointments@birminghamgemological.com
website: www.birminghamgemological.com
| Jim Krol is an independent appraiser of gems and jewelry in the metro Detroit area. He has been active in the jewelry industry for thirty years as a retail jeweler, diamond and loose colored stone salesman, and for the past 27 years he has operated Birmingham Gemological Services, Ltd. as an independent jewelry appraisal company working with clients referred from the internet, insurance companies and retail jewelers. Jim is a Master Gemologist Appraiser and his laboratory is fully accredited by the Accredited Gemologists Association. All appraisals are done on an appointment basis in the presence of the client. |
| Johnathon Abbott GG, ASA, MGA
Abbott's Appraisals
Birmingham, MI 48009
phone: 248-644-8565
email: Johnathon.Abbott@Abbottscorp.com
website: www.abbottscorp.com
| John Abbott has been appraising jewelry since 1983. He is a senior member of the American Society of Appraisers and has been certified a Master Gemologist Appraiser. He is in charge of the appraisal division of Abbotts Corporpation in Birmingham, Michigan.
Johnathon approaches the work from a helpful disposition. If you don't need his services, he will tell you, and not charge you for it. |
| | Minnesota |
Harry Cannon GG, ASG, NAJA
Cannon Gem Appraisal Co.
4655 Nicols Rd
Eagan, MN 55122
phone: 651-454-6783
email: cgaco@netscape.net
website: www.cgacompany.com
| Cannon Gem Appraisal Co. provides gemological identification services and professional replacement valuation reports for several Twin City jewelers and insurance agents. CGA Co. has also met the needs of attorneys to determine inheritance, estate, divorce settlement, and liquidation values. We offer advice and field client questions ranging from, "I bought this on vacation in the islands, was it a good buy?", to "I found these earrings in my backyard, please tell me if they're real?". |
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Bob Trapp, GG, ASA, AGA, ISA, NAJA
Trapp Gemological Services
P.O.Box 3339
Las Vegas, NV 89133
phone: 702-363-0991
email: bobtrapp@trappgem.com
website: www.trappgem.com
| Mr. Trapp occasionally schedules appraisal days at local jewelry stores. He also schedules appraisals at his office/laboratory. You may arrange to wait while laboratory work is carried out or leave your jewelry for appraisal (under your responsibility for insurance).
Jewelry may also be sent to Mr. Trapp for appraisal via registered, insured postage. It will be returned the same way. Some people prefer that Mr. Trapp is present at their stores, homes, or offices with his portable equipment. There is an additional fee for this service. |
| | New Hampshire |
Judith Anderson, GG, CGA, CAPP, ISA, JA
Bijoux Extraordinaire, Ltd
P.O. Box 1424
Manchester, NM 03105
phone: 603-624-8672
email: judi@jewelryexpert.com
website: www.jewelryexpert.com
| Bijoux Exraodinaire offers a full range of appraisal services for diamonds, colored gemstones and fine jewelry. Their gemological laboratory is fully equipped with sophisticated gemological equipment and staffed by one of New England's leading appraisal experts, Judi Anderson. Judi is a nationally recognized expert, instructor and advocate of jewelry consumer awareness. She is a professionally trained gemologist and appraiser of fine jewelry, with over 25 years of experience in the retail, wholesale, manufacturing and design phases of the jewelry business |
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David Wolf, GG
Just Appraisers
135 Columbia Turnpike
Florham Park, NJ 07932
phone: 973-822-2222
email: david@justappriasers.com
website: www.justappraisers.com
| Independent appraiser of diamonds, watches, gemstones and jewelry by appointment only and are done while you wait. With over twenty years experience in wholesale and retail sales, David Wolf is consulted by litigation attorneys, insurance underwriters, claims adjusters, and estate administrators. A published expert on Reproduction versus Antique Diamonds, Gemstones and Jewelry, Mr. Wolf currently serves as President of the New York City Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. |
| Ralph S. Joseph, GG, ISA, CAPP
The Jewelry Judge of Princeton
190 Nassau St.
Princeton, NJ 08542
phone: 609-683-7730
email: rjoseph@jewelryjudge.net
website: www.jewelryjudgeprinceton.com
| Ralph S. Joseph, The Jewelry Judge, is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), and Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers. He is the author of "The Jeweler's Guide to Effective Insurance Appraising," an award winning book written for the jewelry industry to complement more than 70 articles Mr. Joseph has published. He has been quoted in such prestigious venues as The Learning Channel, U.S. News and World Report, New York Magazine, and National Jeweler Magazine. Mr. Joseph brings more than 30 years of experience his valued clients. |
| | New York |
Allen L. Smith GG, NAJA
A+ Associates
21 Stuyvesant Plaza
Albany, NY 12203
phone: 518-438-1512
| Allen Smith is the independent professional with 25 years of jewelry appraising experience. He is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA in residence) and a Charter Senior Member of National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. A+ Associates has provided thousands of appraisals for insurance, estate, auction and other purposes. Work done while you wait so there is no need to leave your jewelry.
A+ Associates specializes on Diamond Cut Analysis Reports and evaluates your diamonds using Sarin's proportion measuring technology and DiamCalc proportion analysis software to determine light performance. Numerous reports are available including visual pictures of your diamond from the IdealScope.
A+ Associates is the only lab in the Capital District that can show you on a television screen the exact same thing we see under our microscope. |
| Barry S. Block, GG, ASA, NAJA-CSM
The Jewelry Judge
320 Old Country Rd
Garden City, NY 11530
phone: 516-248-8130
email: bblock@jewelryjudge.net
website: www.jewelryjudge.net/block.htm
| Barry S. Block is a highly respected, award winning member of the jewelry industry who has been actively involved since 1967. As President of The Jewelry Judge, New York, with offices and gemological laboratory at 320 Old Country Rd., in Garden City, NY, he is currently a full time appraiser of Gems and Jewelry. Barry opened the first U.S. based Jewelry Judge in Long Island, New York in 1988. His appraisal practice has grown to be one of the most successful Independent Appraisal Offices in the U.S. and today is the model for "The Jewelry Judge" licensing program. |
| David Wolf, GG
Just Appraisers
608 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10020
phone: 212-812-7945
email: david@justappraisers.com
website: www.justappraisers.com
| Independent appraiser of diamonds, watches, gemstones and jewelry by appointment only and are done while you wait. With over twenty years experience in wholesale and retail sales, David Wolf is consulted by litigation attorneys, insurance underwriters, claims adjusters, and estate administrators. A published expert on Reproduction versus Antique Diamonds, Gemstones and Jewelry, Mr. Wolf currently serves as President of the New York City Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. |
| Deborah Villepigue, GG, MGJ, RMV, NAJA
The Jewelry Appraiser Inc.
1295 Northern Blvd.
Manhasset, NY 11030
phone: 516-365-0888
email: thejewelryappraiser@yahoo.com
website: www.thejewelryappraiser.com
| Deborah has been active in the jewelry industry for over 20 years. She has a lab in Manhasset, NY. She is the only director of the East Coast Master Valuer International Appraisal Program, has many accreditations and is a member of the several jewelry associations. She can appraise any type of jewelry in front of you while you watch and also gives you an education on your jewelry. Deborah does not buy or sell. She is open 5 days a week with night and weekend appointments available. If you can not travel to Manhasset, Deborah will come to your home or office. |
| Joyce Panitch, GG, NAJA
Alpha Gem Lab
855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
phone: 518-438-1200
email: questions@alphagemlab.com
website: www.alphagemlab.com
| Alpha Gem Lab provides independent, unbiased appraisals of diamonds, colored gemstones and jewelry of all descriptions. They do not buy or sell jewelry and are not affiliated with any retail jewelry store. Joyce Panitch is a Graduate Gemologist and a Registered Master Valuer. |
| Mark Bunda FGAA, AAA
BUNDA Jewelry Appraisers
608 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10020
phone: 212-489-6553
email: appraiser@jewelry-time.com
website: www.jewelry-time.com
| Mark was introduced to Diamonds & Antique Jewelry when he grew up in his family antique, diamond & jewelry business in Australia before moving to New York in 1987 to work for Doyle Auctioneers for two years. He then took a position at Christie's Park Avenue as a Diamond & Jewelry Appraiser for 3 years before starting his own Jewelry Appraisal Service in Rockefeller Center 11 years ago. He is A Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Association of Australia with a Diamond Certificate from The Gemological Institute of America. He is A Certified Member & Mentor for the Vocational Training Program of The Appraisers Association of America & A Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. He was the Honorary Chair for the Lecture Committee of the American Society of Jewelry Historians in 2003 and frequently undertakes public speaking & television appearances on varied diamond & jewelry topics.
Diamond & Jewelry Appraiser Mark Bunda is also Certified under The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) in 1999 & 2004, which is recognized by US Congress as The Chartered Authority for Appraiser & Appraisals Standards. He provides Diamond & Jewelry Appraisals for all purposes including Gift Tax & Litigation.
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| Robert Lejman
Universal Gemological Laboratory, Inc
73 W 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
phone: 212-921-3324
email: uglinc@aol.com
| Independent Appraisals for insurance purposes. Associate Member ISA. |
| Theresa Beltrani GG, NAJA, ASA
Gem Evaluation Lab
191 EAB Plaza
Uniondale, NY 11556
phone: 516-222-1999
email: appraiser@gemevaluation.com
website: www.gemevaluation.com
| An independent, certified appraiser, Ms. Beltrani is an award-winning gemologist who brings over 20 years experience to her work. Her skills as an appraiser, consultant, and expert witness rest on a broad knowledge of the jewelry industry - from buying loose gems and jewelry, to retail sales |
| | North Carolina |
Lois Bouchard, GIA CG, GG, Maser Valuer
Cary, NC
phone: 919-380-0265
email: gemappraise@aol.com
website: www.jewelry-appraisers.com
| Lois Bouchard brings over 20 years combined experience in both the business and jewelry industry and practices as an independent jewelry appraiser. Her qualifications as a GIA Certified Gemologist, Graduate Gemologist and a Master Valuer Appraiser ensures professional and quality appraisals for insurance, estate, probate, liquidation and divorce appraisals. Her GIA state of the art portable gem lab allows the customer to watch while appraisals are written without having to leave their jewelry. Lois offers private consultations along with group presentations on the fundamentals of how to purchase diamonds and colored stones. She has helped many customers verify diamonds purchased on the Net providing detailed appraisals along with colored digital pictures.
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| Ohio |
Catherine S. Lee GG, NAJA
Lee Appraisals & Gem Consultations
126 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
phone: 330-928-8940
email: RLEE@NEO.RR.COM
| Catherine is an independent appraiser and doesn't buy or sell. Services include appraisals, gem identifications and reports. Catherine is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, and has worked in the jewelry industry for 20 years. She is an accredited member of The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, and The American Society of Jewelry Historians. All work is done at her office in front of the customer by appointment. |
| Jim O'Bryant, CGA, APPA
Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd.
69 Mallard Run
Maumee, OH 43537
phone: 419- 897-2138
email: Jim@Gem-Appraisal-Lab.com
website: www.gem-appraisal-lab.com
| Jim O'Bryant is an independent appraiser of gems and jewelry in the Southern Michigan and Northwest Ohio area. He has been active in the jewelry industry for 33 years as a retail jeweler, loose diamond and finished jewelry salesman, and vice-president of a diamond importer. For the past 4 years, he has operated Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd. as an independent jewelry appraisal company working with clients referred from the Internet, insurance companies, retail jewelers and attorneys. Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd. is a member firm of the American Gem Society and fully accredited by AGS. Jim holds the title of Certified Gemologist Appraiser. (There are less than 474 such individuals in North America and Graduate Gemologist is a prerequisite for this title.) Appraisals can be done on an appointment basis in the presence of the client. |
| Katy E Bodenburg, GG, NAJA
KB Gem and Jewelry Appraisals
10500 Deerfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
phone: 513-984-1185
email: kbgem@earthlink.net
| Katy is an independent jewelry appraiser, GIA Graduate Gemologist and Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Equipped with a portable gem lab, examinations (including grading, testing, and photographs) can be performed in your home or office while you watch. Appraisal reports are generally finished and delivered to the client within three business days. |
| Michael Williams, CIA
Michael's Jewelry Center, Inc
572 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
phone: 9374385681
email: ohiogemlab@erinet.com
| While-u-watch appraisals are prepared by Michael Williams who is Dayton's only Certified Insurance Appraiser (C.I.A.) for jewelry. Our laboratory performs Gem Identification and Diamond Grading Reports (also known as diamond certs or diamond certifications). These services are available to the public as well as jewelry retailers and wholesalers. We provide all types of appraisals including insurance, second oppinion, resale, estate for probate, hypothetical, and Fair Market Value appraisals for tax purposes, loss, gift,donation, or damage. All of our appraisals are in conformity with The Appraisal Foundation's Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Michael is also an expert witness for litigation support. |
| Mitchell Dustin, GG, ISA
Northern Appraisal Services
808 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
phone: 614-898-7927
email: appraisals@northernappraisal.com
website: www.northernappraisal.com
| Jewelry appraisals while you wait by someone you can trust. Offering
insurance appraisals, estate appraisals and certifications of authenticity by an independent jewelry appraiser with over 15 years experience. Either in our office or at your location, we are flexible, knowledgeable and affordable to fulfill your needs. |
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| Oregon |
Mona Smith GG, NAJA, ASA-MGA, AGS Affiliate, AGA
Pacific Gemological Laboratory, Inc
534 Southwest 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
phone: 503-274-7022
email: info@pacificgemlab.net
website: www.pacificgemlab.net
| Independent jewelry appraiser established in 1988 is located in downtown Portland. Pacific Gemological Laboratory prepares jewelry appraisals, certifications, diamond grading, and colored stone identifications, consulting services, expert witness, lecture and seminars.
Appraisals for a single item are usually ready within twenty-four hours and clients have the ability to attend the appraisal session where they can wait and watch the inspection and photography processes. |
| | Pennsylvania |
David S. Atlas, GG, NGJA
Accredited Gem Appraisers
732 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
phone: 215-873-2378
email: datlas@datlas.com
website: www.gemappraisers.com
| Six of the eight employees of the firm are Graduate Gemologists, GIA and the other members of this all professionally staffed firm are actively studying gemology. David Atlas supervises the laboratory services and heads an Accredited Gemologists Association, Accredited Gem Laboratory which has operated at this same location for many years.
Accredited Gem Appraisers supplies jewelry appraisals and diamond grading documents for dealers, the jewelry trade, and the general public. We are creators of the AGA-CERT® which not only grades diamonds for carat, color, clarity, but includes a CUT GRADE for all shapes stones. AGA was the first national gem laboratory to offer a cut grade for round and fancy shaped diamonds. |
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| South Carolina |
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| Tennessee |
Joseph Mackley, ASA, MGA
Mackley & Company
9724 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
phone: 865-693-3097
email: joseph@mackley.com
website: www.mackley.com
| Think of Mackley & Company as your comfortable saddle. Except I spell it "SADL". It is our promise to give you personal best in Sales, Appraisal, Design and Liquidation. Mackley & Company..."where knowledge and ethics come together for you." Please check out our web site's mission statement, privacy statement, credentials and testimonials. You too will be SADL comfortable. |
| | Texas |
Jensen's Jewelry Appraisal Services
Karen Jensen, GG, NAJA
Houston, TX
phone: 281-217-1636
email: loupe@kjappraisals.com
website: www.kjappraisals.com
| Karen is an independent appraiser of jewelry and gemstones in the Houston, TX area. Karen is the sole proprietor of Jensen's Jewelry Appraisal Services and travels the Gulf Coast to meet her clients at a time and place convenient to them. Formerly an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), she is now a member in good standing of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). Karen received her G.G.diploma in 1998 and continues to attend continuing education classes in gemology and jewelry appraising for continued professional excellence. She is also available for public speaking and is the gem identification expert for three area gem & mineral shows. Visit her web site to learn more about her 4 C's at www.kjappraisals.com or call her at 281-217-1636. |
| Patti J Geolat, GG FGA ARM
Geolat and Associates Inc
16910 Dallas Pkway
Dallas, TX 75248
phone: 972-239-9314
email: pjgeolat@geolat.com
website: www.geolat.com
| We do not charge you based upon the value of your property. There would be an incentive to say the property was worth more to enhance the fee. We do not sell directly to the public. We often appraise personal property to help our clients determine whether or not to buy something. Sometimes we have the not-so-pleasant task of telling someone that what they are about to buy or have already bought is not the quality, or worth the money, that they have been told. If we also sold similar property it would create a conflict of interest, which we prefer to avoid. We take your personal property appraisal needs seriously. A proper appraisal takes time to complete. We begin with an examination of the property. Then we research and document the value. We hope you understand, but we don't appraise from photographs, over the phone, or without appointments. We want to give you and your appraisal needs the time they deserve.
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| Vermont |
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| Virginia |
Christina (Nina) Woolford ICGA, GG, CAPP, ISA
C. M. Woolford and Associates
1504 Santa Rosa Road
Richmond, VA 23229
phone: 804-288-3793
email: ninawoolford@cmwoolford.com
website: www.cmwoolford.com
| Christina (Nina) Woolford started her company, C. M. Woolford, in 1989 as an independent jewelry appraiser in Richmond, Virginia. She earned her Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma in residence from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), New York City in 1984 and a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property awarded by the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). She studied gemstone cutting in West Germany, taught diamond grading for GIA in New York City classroom, and is the founder of "The Jewelry Price Report," a premier antique and period jewelry comparable price guide. The company's appraisal laboratory meets the accreditation standards of the American Gem Society. Nina encourages clients to wait and watch during the appraisal work and private appointments are available. |
| Martin Fuller, GG, NAJA
Fuller and Associates
7921 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
phone: 703-442-6690
email: martin@martinfullerassociates.com
website: www.martinfullerassociates.com
| Full independent jewelry appraisal services including while you watch service whenever possible. Martin Fuller is a Graduate Gemologist, as well as a Master Gemologist Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers and a senior member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Experienced Expert Witness in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Martin is a Past President and Vice-President of the Wash., D.C. Chapter of the G.I.A. Alumni Association and editor of their publication, "The District of Gemology". |
| Michaux Tayloe Chopski, GG, ISA
Octagon Gemological Services
109 East Lee Avenue
Vinton, VA 24179
phone: 540-342-6144
email: appraisals@octagongem.com
website: www.octagongem.com
| Provides independent jewelry appraisals in Southwest Virginia. Professional appraisals while you wait and watch or they can come to you with their portable gemological laboratory. (Roanoke Area) |
| | Washington |
Deborah Wieditz CGA, GG, AM-ISA
Sterling Gemological Services
P.O. Box 2600
Everett, WA 98213
phone: 425-347-4721
email: sterling.gemserv@verizon.net
website: www.sterlinggemological.com
| Independent jewelry appraiser provides appraisal by appointment allowing the client to wait and not have to leave their jewelry pieces. Fully equiped laboratory has achived the prestigious designation of "Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser Firm" with the American Gem Society. |
| John H. Vivian GG, CSM, RMV, ASG, CGA
Washington Gemological Lab
P.O.Box 8374
Lacey, WA 98509-8374
phone: 360-459-1441
email: john@wagemlab.com
website: www.wagemlab.com
| Washington Gemological Laboratory provides the appraisal of loose gemstones, fine jewelry, and watches. It doesn't sell jewelry or gemstones of any sort. Type of appraisals done: Insurance replacement value, Donation value, Estate appraisals, Fair Market value, and Liquidation value. 98% of all clients are consumers. Additionally, they provide litigation support for attorneys. |
| Mary L.. Harding GG
1230 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
phone: 360-676-0402
email: marylhardinggg@msn.com
| Mary is an independent appraiser, a Graduate Gemologist and Alumni member of GIA. She is also a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. |
| Thomas Elliott GIA, AGS, NAJA, GIA Alumni
Elliott Gemological Laboratory
13240 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
phone: 425-637-0075
email: tom@elliottgemlab.com
website: www.elliottgemlab.com
| Elliott Gemological Laboratory has many years of experience and expertise in the field of gemology. We have the latest in technology and are one of the most advanced labs in the country. We provide many services such as appraisals, laser inscriptions, inside ring engraving, Diamond/Gemstone analysis/appraisal cards, and Sarin (Cut Grade) reports using GIA Facetware. You can feel secure and assured that our detail oriented reports are accurate and precise. Please contact our office for appointment availability, questions or concerns. |
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