Independent Diamond Appraisers - Washington DC

 
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3 independent appraisers found in Washington DC

Sherlene Bradbury
GG, NAJA
Yantz Bradbury Associates
PO Box 10123
Rockville, MD 20850
Ph: 301-335-6687
www.ybassociates.net
ResumeResume.  Since: 1979.  Court Witness: .  Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesIf a client comes to me for an appraisal, it would be extremely unethical to suggest another venue for purchasing a similar item. If the item is not up to standards of acceptability, I recommend they go back to the original seller and start over.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationGIA''s doorstep diamond grading course.I attended the Winter 2006 NAJA conference in Tucson, AZ.
Master Stone SetCZ
Cut Info in ReportMy reports have dimensions, table and total depth, crown angle and pavilion depth, culet, girdle and fluorescence information as well as polish and symetry.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseBecause of my many years in the estate and retail area, I am competent in recognizing and valuing old cut stones, reproductions and antiques. The country of origin areas I leave to the labs
Unique ServicesI have a mobile lab, laptop and printer to appraise in the client''s home or office. I also take clients at my private office which is in walking distance of the Shady Grove Metro stop.
PublicationsI have had articles published in the Travel Section of The Washington Post, Washington Woman and Your Health. These articles are available in their entirety on my website.
TurnaroundI do all appraisals at the time of evaluation except where further research is required. When this is necessary, the documents is mailed in a timely manner.   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesI have corporate accounts and keep the clientele separate. Should a conflict arise, I would absolutely disclose to the client and suggest another independent in the area
OpinionI am hired to give my opinion on what the client has purchased or inherited as well as many other types of evaluations and will give all of the information that I can make available. It is important for the client to understand that there are many different markets in which a piece is evaluated and "what it''s worth" will be different depending on those markets. I am happy to spend as much time as necessary to assist the client in understanding what they are asking for and what they will be receiving.
Davia Kramer
GG,ICGA, NGJA
Jewelry Appraisal Lab
Rockville, MD 20847
Ph: 301-770-4367
ResumeAttached.  Since: 1991.  Court Witness: .  Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesIf I customer wants to purchase additional items, I tell him what
stores are in his area.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    My minimum fee is $90 with an hourly fee for insurance appraisals of $150 and $175 hourly fee for legal work. Court time has a 3 hour minimum.
Recent EducationI go to the AGS conclave yearly. In May I took the GIA class on
pearl grading, advanced diamond grading and advanced gemology - ruby,
emerald sapphire. I also attend our local GIA alumni meetings.
Master Stone SetI have 5 diamond masters and a set of 10 cz’s.
Cut Evaluation ToolsH&A
Cut Info in Reportculet size, girdle size and condition, table %, depth %. I also
list any information in accompanying grading reports
Other Areas Of ExpertiseI believe that I can usually detect reproductions, and treatments,
and although I can often tell country of origin - I leave that for the BIG
(GIA, AGTA) labs - they get $500 for a country of origin report
Unique ServicesI can usually produce a document while the client is here.
TurnaroundWithin two weeks   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security Secure Premises    Vault/Safe
Insurance E&O    Liability    Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesI do appraisals for various jewelry stores but not on the store
merchandise. If I think there is the slightest reason for conflict of
interest - I always tell the client.
OpinionClients need to know that "ego" appraisals don’t help them, it just
increases the amount of insurance they pay, not what they will receive if
the item is lost or stolen.
As I don’t sell any jewelry, I can be objective with no hidden agenda.

Pennye Jones-Napier
FGA, ISA
Jewellery Appraisal Sci.
call for appt.
Washington, DC 20012
Ph: 202-291-5575
www.jewelryappraisalsciences.com
ResumeResume.  Since: 1989.  Court Witness: .  Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesYes
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent Educationivory
Master Stone SetCZ's
Cut Evaluation ToolsMicroscope, measures
Cut Info in Reportdescription
Other Areas Of Expertiselecturer and educator on these subjects at university level
PublicationsPrefer Not To Attach
Turnaround1 week   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security Secure Premises    Vault/Safe
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businessesno

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