| Resume | Resume. Since: 1983. Court Witness:  . Sell Retail: |
| Suggest Alternatives | I can but generally do not get involved with purchase decisions. My role is as an independent supplier of information regarding the specific item, not as an advocate for or against vendors. |
| Charges |  Per Item Per Time Percentage |
| Recent Education | NAJA educational conference, Feb. 2008, Accredited Gemologist Association educational Conference, Feb. 2008 |
| 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 "about us": www.thegemlab-icga.com |
| Special Policies | secure receipt/acceptance for vendor’s goods available with consultation, verification & grading services |
| Unique Services | out of office services with a portable gem lab, extensive variety of types of reports, consultation and gemological services |
| Publications | Since 2008, regular contributing author for Canadian Jewellery Business Magazine "Valuer’s Notebook" column. |
| Turnaround | 1 to 3 days Clients can attend appraisal sessions |
| Security | Secure Premises Vault/Safe |
| Insurance | E&O Liability Theft |
| Can Receive Directly from Vendors |
| Services for Other Businesses | I provide independent grading reports to both trade and private clients; a fact that is fully disclosed. There is no conflict of interest; my expertise is available to anyone. I DO NOT provide appraisals to retailers for their inventory but I do act |
| Opinion | There are NO laws or regulations governing jewelry (or any personal property) appraisers so literally anyone can claim to appraise. GIA offers no appraisal training; a GG diploma indicates some training in identification & grading techniques only. The appraised value determines how much you pay the insurer and has NO bearing on how much they will pay you; the description determines that. I do not use grade ranges in appraisals. |
| * Note: | If unbiased, accurate and detailed gemological / appraisal services are important to you, hire a trained expert; otherwise, why waste you time and money? |
