Independent Diamond Appraisers - Connecticut

Independent Diamond Appraisers - Connecticut

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6 independent appraisers found in Connecticut

Cynthia L. Konney
RJ, CGA, AGS
New England Gem Lab
24 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Ph: 860-434-8885
www.negemlab.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1982. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Recent Education	ASA GJ 205, ASA GJ 206, Jewelry Camp 2005 and AGS Conclave; all in 2005, AGS Conclave 2006, AGA Conference 2006, Tucson 2006
Master Stone Set	In order to be and American Gem Society ICGA appraisal firm I was required to have a set of five masters which I purchased from Lazare Kaplan. The set then had to be approved by the American Gem Society for use as a master set. I also have a 2006 G
Cut Evaluation Tools	At this moment Visual and Assett. I ask my diamond purchasing clients to ask their dealer for the Sarin report. This info should be supplied by the seller and the appraiser can then evaluate and verify
Cut Info in Report	My reports will be adding more as I see how GIA is grading light performance on their reports. The AGS and GIA methodology is still on the cutting edge….
Other Areas Of Expertise	If a colored gem is of the quality requiring verification of origin, then for the client’s protection I send it to the AGTA for a thorough report. I attend the yearly AGS conclave which covers current treatments etc in a lab environment conducted by GIA.
Unique Services	I encourage clients to spend time with their diamonds under my scope and even show them why I feel the color grade is what I call it. I grade without seeing any info provided. This is a totally unbiased opinion. Mobile Lab available upon request
Turnaround	Almost all of my of my appraisals are a ‘while you wait’ service. Large collections take longer. 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 have retail trade accounts that I do work for. They are mostly AGS retailers that appreciate good honest appraisal work and can’t handle the volume on their own. And yes, I disclose this. It keeps me in contact with what is truly going on in the
Opinion	As a member of the AGS and having the designation of ICGA I am required not to be buying and selling. The AGS is the only appraisal association putting those requirements on the appraiser firms. I feel it is a very important issue. New England Gem Lab is constantly upgrading skills and equipment as necessary to insure clients are getting the best possible report and in a very timely manner. Ongoing continuing education should be
* Note:	’New England Gem Lab’ is one of thirteen AGS independent labs in the USA

Jeff Averbook
GG, NAJA, AIN
Metro Jewelry Appraisers
121 Mystic Ave. Suite 2 Rear
Medford, MA 02155
Ph: 781-306-0099
www.metrojewelryappraisers.com

Resume	www.metrojewelryappraisers.com. Since: 1978. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	WE DO NOT REFER CLIENTS TO VENDORS FOR SIMILAR ITEMS.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Attended "World of Gemstones Conference" Chicago 9/08. Currently enrolled in A.G.S. Advanced Personal Property Appraiser Course. Attended August 2007 NAJA conference in Atlanta
Master Stone Set	Yes
Cut Evaluation Tools	ASET, H&A
Cut Info in Report	CUT grade, Table %, depth % , full discussion with client regarding cut
Other Areas Of Expertise	Old Mine, Old European Cut diamonds. Antique and Estate Jewelry. Fracture Filled and Detection of Clarity Enhanced Diamonds.
Special Policies	IDEX (International Diamond Exchange)member and NY Diamond Dealers Club, E-member. We utilize "real time" trading floor prices.
Unique Services	We have a fully equipped mobile lab and can visit your home or office. Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Publications	Continuing Education Faculty Member, Rhode Island School of Design. Article published in August 2006 www.chubbcollectors.com. FOX NEWS appraisal consultant, TV appearance 1/31/08
Turnaround	Most appraisal documents are processed while you wait. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	NO we do not grade for stores. We perform appraisals for the general public and clients of retailers only. We do not grade any inventory for any retailers.
Opinion	Professional appraisal services. One permanent location. Our private office features state of the art security measures to protect your privacy. We take the time to explain the entire appraisal process, answer any questions or concerns in easy to understand terminology. Jeff Averbook is a 30 year jewelry industry professional and has worked in the industry as an estate jewelry buyer, diamond grader and sorter, appraiser and consultant to the trade, jewelry appraiser for federal agencies.
* Note:	We provide internet diamond purchase verifications.

Arthur DeMello
BA. GG. J-BAR (JVC) JBT GIA Alum MA Bar Assn.
A.DeMello Gemological National Laboratory
60 State Street Suite 700
Boston, MA 02109
Ph: 617-742-1630
www.jewelryappraiser.info

Resume	Resume. Since: 1986. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	NO
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Courses towards CGA (AGS) Courses Towards ASA.
Master Stone Set	(2)GIA Master Diamond Sets, Sarin Gran Colorimeter
Cut Evaluation Tools	(GIA)Proportionscope Hearts & Arrows Scope, Sarin Brilliant Eye, Sarin DiaMension,
Cut Info in Report	We provide depth %, Table % Culet Size, Crown Angle Pavillion Angle Crown height % Pavillion depth % and Cut Grade as done on the New GIA Certs.
Other Areas Of Expertise	We Identify: Rose Cut, Old Miner, Old European, Cut, European Transitional Cut, Modern Cut Modified Brilliants and Modified Fancies. We will not disclose origin until more conclusive testing procedures and equipment is available. Although much progress is being made in this area, we still regard this as indicator testing only.
Unique Services	Our Mobile Laboratory with all the equipment available as in our office has proven to be a valuable asset. Services are provided at Clients Homes, Places of Employment, Attorney’s Offices, Bank Safe Deposit Rooms, Insurance Companies, Court Rooms, Diamond Import Trade Offices, Hospitals, Police Agencies and many other locations. We provide complete analytical certificates of appraisal for insurance and estate purposes as well as for legal counsel with fee based available court testimony. Service
Publications	Question and Answer Forums: All Experts.com
Turnaround	Our turn around time is immediate in most cases unless onsite location or multipiece appraisals warrant additional research and paperwork. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	We provide services for the consumer, the diamond trade,legal counsel,insurance companies as well as some retailers. We pride our service on High Ethical Standards. All our Diamond Grading is done by the same standard regardless who its for.
Opinion	In addition to our travel ability we now have 36 office locations available for appointment scheduling in Massachusetts including: Boston, Newton,Wellesley,Cambridge,Burlington,Waltham, Quincy,New Bedford,and Framingham. Connecticut Locations include:East Berlin, Hartford, Stamford & Shelton CT., Also NYC., Westchester, Long Island,and throughout New Jersey as well.
* Note:	Specializing in and Protecting Against: Diamond Switching Cases, Jeweler Misrepresentation, Unfair Divorce Settlements, Diamond Fraud, Diamond & Gem Clarity Enhancement Disclosure, Diamond & Gem Color Enhancement Disclosure, Diamond Laser Treatment Disclos

Gail Brett Levine
NAJA, AGTA, ASQ, ASJH
Timeless, Inc.
P.O. Box 7683
Rego Park, NY 11374
Ph: 718-897-7305

Resume	Resume. Since: 1980. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	NAJA Home Study Course
Master Stone Set	Yes
Other Areas Of Expertise	Antique & Period Jewelry
Unique Services	Specialing in on-site appraising
Turnaround	5-7 days Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	Yes, we do insurance appraising for a prominent AGS store in NJ. We always disclose possible area of conflicts of interest.
Opinion	We are independent appraisers - we do not buy or sell.

Joseph Clifford
G.G.,NAJA,RMV,GIA alum
Gemcliff Enterprises
8 Roseland Plaza
East Patchogue, NY 11772
Ph: 516-680-4965

Resume	. Since: 1996. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I do not suggest other items or vendors for purchasing a similar item.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Registered Master Valuer 2005,jewelry camp 2005,GIA ALUMNI SECRETARY LONG ISLAND CHAPTER 2005
Master Stone Set	CZ color masters
Cut Evaluation Tools	Icut grade to the NAJA standards and am attending the new GIA cut seminar in april 2006
Cut Info in Report	All cut grading parameters.
Special Policies	Appraisal while customer is waiting.
Unique Services	yes
Turnaround	same day on most appraisals. 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	My aim is to educate the consumer about their jewelry and the insurance and appraisal process.
* Note:	Available 7 days a week

Paul Indorf
GG, ICGA, ASG
Connecticut Jewelry Appraisers
PO Box 521
Chester, CT 06412
Ph: 860-391-3001
www.ctjewelryappraisers.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1993. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Recent Education	NAJA Winter Conference, 2/2009 AGA Conference, 2/2009 GIA Seminars on Synthetics & Treatments 2/2009 ASA GJ206 5/2009 ASA GJ205 7/2009 Antique Jewelry & Art Conference 7/2009
Master Stone Set	Yes, I have six AGS Graded Master Diamonds
Cut Evaluation Tools	AGS ASET with camera (I can put the image in the appraisal),Ideal-scope, GIA Proportionscope.
Cut Info in Report	My appraisals are written in accordance with the standards of the American Gem Society, the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and the American Society of Appraisers. Thus, there is very detailed reporting concerning diamond cut and quality.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Free review of existing insurance appraisals. I will ensure you are adequately covered.
Unique Services	I have a mobile lab. I am available for on-site work in the CT, RI, MA & Eastern NY areas.
Publications	I maintain an extensive library of reference books covering all facets of jewelry appraising and gemology. In addition, I subscribe to the Guide, Gems & Gemology and numerous trade publications in order to stay current.
Turnaround	While you wait, if necessary. Small collections 5-10 pieces - 1 day. 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 am fully independent however, as stated in my website, I have been the staff appraiser for the family business for 17 years. I recently decided to start my own appraisal business. I work as an independent contractor for the family business.
Opinion	I believe the role of the appraiser is to help the consumer make informed choices. As an appraiser, I am a teacher, listener and counselor. My goal is to adequately protect my client. Remember, although an appraisal is not a legal document, appraisals are often the core negotiating tool in a range of legal proceedings and court cases. A well-supported written appraisal, by a well qualified appraiser, is a critical for success in estate, divorce, bankruptcy and insurance settlements.