Independent Diamond Appraisers - Arizona

Independent Diamond Appraisers - Arizona

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3 independent appraisers found in Arizona

Craig Lynch
AGA, JSA, AJA,
Ouellet & Lynch
3730 W Michigan Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
Ph: 602-264-3210
www.ouellet-lynch.com

Resume	. Since: 2007. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	ASA JG206 class tested passed,
Master Stone Set	certified GIA Diamond master set
Turnaround	Same day Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Opinion	Yes

LaVerne M. Larson
CSM, NAJA, GG
Gemological & Appraisal Services
1120 E. Mead Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85249
Ph: 480-802-8092

Resume	Resume. Since: 1997. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No, I let the client do his/her "homework" and decide upon the market-place (e.g., internet or local) they wish to use for their purchase.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Recent Education	See my Professional Profile for courses/subject listings.
Master Stone Set	I use two graded and registered master CZ sets with 10 stones in each.
Cut Evaluation Tools	I have an Ideal-Scope and use Gemology Tools Professional software in determining cut grade.
Cut Info in Report	I provide the stone's measurements, depth %, table %, girdle thickness and faceting, culet size, symmetry, polish, and cut grade on my Diamond Analysis page in addition to the color and clarity grades and plot
Other Areas Of Expertise	I have attended numerous courses on antique jewelry, several of which included information on detecting reproductions. When in doubt, I consult the experts. Many of my gem courses have addressed treatments – old and new – of diamonds and colored stones. I keep as current and informed in these matters as trade publications, professional seminars, and Internet information allow.
Unique Services	Clients never leave their jewelry, as I perform grading, testing, and photographs while the client waits and watches. Clients see their stone's identifying inclusions under the microscope to allay their fears of stone switching when taking their jewelry for sizing or repairs. Additionally, my husband is a bench jeweler (separate business) who is generally available for consultation/advice, cutting off rings that are too tight to remove, resizing gold or silver rings (no platinum), and similar
Turnaround	For Insurance Replacement appraisals, generally 3 working days for market research and administrative details. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	No, I do not perform any work for retail jewelers nor "To Whom It May Concern" appraisals for gem merchants.
Opinion	Appraising is a scientific process that requires both technical and research skills and applications for which the public pays a fee. Yet there are no specific licensing standards or registrations (beyond a business license) required by any State or Government office. Therefore, anyone can claim to be an appraiser – so it is the client''''s responsibility to determine whether the appraiser he/she chooses is a qualified professional. Pricescope is taking the lead again in assisting the public to do this.

Raymond H. Mason
GG, AGA, NGJA
Arizona Gemological Lab
3200 N. Hayden Rd, Ste. 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Ph: 480-946-9574

Resume	Resume. Since: 1996. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No. I am not a retailer and do not sell jewelry. I can suggest at least three retailers for client to shop at, since as an appraiser, I cannot be an avocate for any one retailer.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Recent Education	See resume!
Master Stone Set	American Gem Society (membership pending) requires Diamond Masters Only! No CZ’s. I currently have twelve (12) Lazare Kaplan Ideal Cut G.I.A. Graded Color Master Diamonds.
Cut Evaluation Tools	Ogitech Megascope. The Megascope measures all dimensions of a diamond with precision. The measurements include table percentage, crown height percentage, crown angle, pavilion depth percentage, pavilion angle, culet size and girdle size. The Megascope also will display cut grades based on different gemological laboratories such as GIA and AGS. The Megascope has many other uses. The Megascope can help determine recut carat weights for chipped diamonds and measures every angle of every facet.
Cut Info in Report	We include for mounted diamonds of 0.50 carats and above the following: Measurements, (length to width ratio for fancy shape diamonds), carat weight, color grade, clarity grade, total depth %, table %, girdle size, culet size, polish, symmetry and overall proporitons.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Experienced in antique and vintage jewelry as well as reproduction jewelry. Experienced in recut evaluation for damaged diamonds and colored gemstones. Detection of synthetic and imitation gem materials.
Unique Services	Arizona Gemological Laboratory, Inc. is a complete gems and jewelry Appraisal Service. Appraisal appointemnets can be made at the office. Appointments are avialble to clients who wish to observe and wait for their jewelry items to be appraised. For Retail Jewelers, we offer In-Store Appraisal Clinics. Retail Jewelers can inquire about these services through the business office at 480-946-9574.
Turnaround	Appraisal appointemnets for items which do not require additional research, the turn-around time is usually one hour per item (or less for multiple items). Items requiring further research can take longer, depending on the amount of required reseach Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	No.
Opinion	Personal property appraisers are not required to be licensed in any of the fifty states. When seeking a professional appraiser a client should know the appraisers qualifications such as: The appraiser should be a Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) of the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) and a member in good standing of a professional Appraisal Organization (N.A.J.A, A.S.A, I.S.A.). An appraiser should have a working knowledge of the various market places in which jewelry items are sold and an understandi