| Resume | Resume. Since: 1983. Court Witness:  . Sell Retail: |
| Suggest Alternatives | I avoid advocating a specific vendor over another. I can provide a list of potential contacts for the client if requested but specifically tell the client that I am not recommending one over another. |
| Charges |  Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule |
| Recent Education | NAJA educational conference, Feb. 2005, Accredited Gemologist Association educational Conference, Feb. 2005, Jewelers'' Education Foundation, Advanced Personal Property Appraisal Course 101,102 &103, Jan. 2005 |
| Master Stone Set | AGS and GIA graded set of master color diamonds |
| Cut Evaluation Tools | Proportionscope, proportion reticle for microscope, stableguage, Ideal-Scope |
| Cut Info in Report | total depth, table diameter, crown angle, pavilion depth, polish, symmetry, girdle thickness (median, max, min & finish), culet size and AGA/NAJA cut classification |
| Other Areas Of Expertise | I have specific training through ISA, Appraisal of Antique and Period Jewelry Course, GIA Advanced Synthetics Lab Course, GIA Corundum Update Course, GIA Emerald Update Course in addition to numerous lab sessions in detection of synthetics and treatments in diamonds through NAJA and AGA educational conferences. See the qualifications section at www.sapphireskygemlab.com |
| Unique Services | on site services with a portable gem lab, extensive variety of types of reports and gemological services |
| Turnaround | 1 to 2 days Clients can attend appraisal sessions |
| Can Receive Directly from Vendors |
| Services for Other Businesses | I provide independent grading reports to both trade and private clients. There is no conflict of interest; my expertise is available to anyone (or firm) wise enough to make use of it. I do not provide reports with value opinions to retailers; I do |
| Opinion | There are NO Federal or State laws or regulations governing jewelry (or any personal property) appraisers. Therefore, literally anyone can claim to appraise jewelry and judging from the "appraisals" I see provided by vendors (local and internet) the lack of training and education is obvious. Don''t get suckered by the "its just for insurance" toss off. Your jewelry appraisal is your only protection in the event of an insured loss; it is a legally binding contract between you and the isurer. If done with the |
| * Note: | Security: yes; Further details are confidential.
The specifics of my insurance contracts are confidential, but consumer goods are insured while in my possession if they provide a declared value to establish the limits of that insurance. |
