Independent Diamond Appraisers - Florida

Independent Diamond Appraisers - Florida

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13 independent appraisers found in Florida

Richard Sherwood
GG
Sarasota Gemological Lab
640 S. Washington, Ste 175
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: 941-377-4509
www.sarasotagemlab.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1980. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I recommend no other items or vendors unless asked specifically by the client, and then only in general terms. I never recommend one vendor over another, and if I give recommendations I give half-a-dozen names instead of one.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule. The 5 report ADA (Advanced Diamond Analysis) is $225 up to 2 cts, & then $25 per ct. additional (ie, 4 ct.= $275)
Recent Education	Recent studies include such comprehensive works as Richard Hughes "Ruby & Sapphire", Edward Gubelin’s "PhotoAtlas of Gemstone Inclusions", Basil Anderson’s "Spectroscopic Gemology" and Alan Hodgkinson’s "Visual Optics", among others.
Master Stone Set	SGL has diamond masters, along with the powerful SAS-2000 spectrophotometer, which offers the most advanced colorimetry grading currently available as a second opinion. Degree of longwave ultraviolet fluorescence is also photographed.
Cut Evaluation Tools	OGI NovaScope, DiamCalc, IdealScope, H&A viewer, Visual Observation.
Cut Info in Report	All factors regarding cut and proportions, as well as optical symmetry and light return performance. More information than an AGS report, along with more photos, pertinent analysis and market analysis, along with a retail replacement value for insurance purposes.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Old Cut Diamonds, Fancy Cut Diamonds, Branded Make Diamonds, Fancy Color Diamonds, Important Colored Gemstones, Country of Origin, Antique Jewelry, Jewelry by "The Masters" (historical), Designer Jewelry (contemporary), Detecting quality reproductions, Detecting synthetics, Detecting treatments, Postgraduate sense of humor.
Special Policies	SGL is one of a handful of independent laboratories in the world that guarantees their diamond grading accuracy using internationally recognized gem laboratories (GIA, AGS, EGL-USA & HRD-Europe) as a barometer.
Unique Services	Nationwide housecalls, with a mobile RV laboratory available for work in the Southeast United States.
Publications	Link
Turnaround	Usually 3 to 5 business 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	SGL recognizes that members of the trade need quality gemological services as much as private consumers, and offers their services equally and impartially to both, as does GIA, AGS and EGL. This policy is widely known & readily disclosed.
Opinion	A consumer should know that an appraisal is an educated, informed opinion. The more educated, experienced, informed and equipped an appraiser is, the more credible their opinion.
* Note:	With every day access to the maximum security Sarasota Vault Depository (which receives all SGL shipments), SGL self-insures client’s jewelry, liability, and E&O (appraisal errors & omissions).

Joseph W. Tenhagen
FGA, GG
Tenhagen Gemological Lab
36 N.E. First Str., #419
Miami, FL 33132
Ph: 305-374-2411
Ph: 800-201-0156
www.appraisal-place.com

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Chuck Stoddard
GG, NAJA
Diamond Appraisal by Stoddard
1098 Palmetto Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Ph: 561-683-0971

Resume	It is included in each appraisal. Since: 1972. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I don’t suggest or propose an alternate source
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage My rate is a flat $75 per hour
Recent Education	AGTA and Southern Jeweler Seminars and NAJA (Summer & Fall Conferences), trade magazine and book publications.
Master Stone Set	Both Diamonds and CZ
Cut Evaluation Tools	Manual & Electronic Leverage Gages, Micro Scales, Mitutoyo .01-20mm Plunge Gage and Hearts & Arrows Optics
Other Areas Of Expertise	Noted in each appraisal when detected (i.e. Radiated Diamonds, Oiled Emeralds, Heat Treated Sapphires, etc.)
Special Policies	Responsibility is limited to the fee for the appraisal
Unique Services	) Individuals are required to be present during the evaluation process; not the valuation research
Turnaround	Appraisals are mailed to the client within five (5) days; general turn around is three (3) days Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	No
Opinion	I see more stones in Palm Beach County, FL than any other Appraiser or Jeweler in the area. I attend on the average of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) trade show per year in order to maintain contact with key wholesalers, peers and experts, while examining new and old jewelry fabrication techniques, stone treatments, current trading prices, and stone and jewelry fashion and design. This information is compiled and stored in file cabinets and computer data files. In addition, I attend continued education via

Claudette Krijger
GG, NAJA
Appraisals at Your Home or Office
4947 Taywater Dell
Sarasota, FL 34235
Ph: 941-377-6532

Resume	Resume. Since: 2006. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No. I do not belief the appraiser should direct the client from one vendor to another.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	G.I.A. High Pressure/High Temperature Treatments 2005 N.A.J.A. Continuing Education Course 2006
Master Stone Set	I have both diamond master stones and CZ’s.
Cut Evaluation Tools	I use the Hearts & Arrow Optics, the Ideal Scope, G.I.A. Proportion Scope, and visual observation.
Cut Info in Report	I include measurements, table and depth percentage, crown and pavilion angles, girdle thickness, culet, symmetry and polish, Hearts and Arrow symmetry when noted.
Other Areas Of Expertise	I appraise vintage and antique jewelry.
Special Policies	Clients are welcome to sit in on the evaluation.
Unique Services	I bring my entire mobile gem lab to your home, office or bank. I eliminate your worrying about security issues.
Publications	I lecture in my community on diamonds, colored stones and jewelry, especially antique and vintage/estate jewelry.
Turnaround	2 to 3 days. Same day for single items. 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 not had this happen. If it did, I would disclose it.
Opinion	Be an informed consumer. Know that there are many types of appraisals and that jewelry can have a different value in one market as opposed to another.

d’Aun Trotman
GIA Alumni
Veritas Independent Appraisals, LLC
527 Kraft Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
Ph: 850-896-7584

Resume	. Since: 2008. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	no, do not refer
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	HOF training seminar
Master Stone Set	GIA master set
Cut Info in Report	cut grade included as well as comparison chart
Other Areas Of Expertise	antique and estate jewelry
Special Policies	by appointment only
Unique Services	mobile lab, appraisal clinics
Turnaround	"while you wait" services on most pieces Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	do not appraise for trade
Opinion	yes, all questions are answered and process is explained thoroughly

David Breitmoser
GJG NAJA
Hemming Plaza Jewelers
231 North Hogan St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Ph: 904-354-5959
mingplazajewelers.com

Resume	. Since: 1998. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Turnaround	Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors

Dominic Spadea
GG,CIA,NAJA
Certified Jewelry Appraisals
169 Swedesford Lane
Millersville, PA 17551
Ph: 717-380-3639
www.certifiedjewelryappraisal.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1981. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Master Stone Set	YES
Cut Evaluation Tools	SARIN
Unique Services	MOBILE LAB
Turnaround	WHILE YOU WAIT Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors

Hugh Pittock
NAJA, AGA (ASG), GG, Cert Ins Appra
Accredited Jewelry Services (AJS)
3810 Murrell Road
Rockledge, FL 32955
Ph: 321-631-0292
www.accreditedjewelryservices.com

Resume	. Since: 1979. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	GIA Pearl Grading Course, GIA Diamond cut grading course
Master Stone Set	Diamond Master color graded stone and CZ’s
Cut Info in Report	Generally All aspect of diamond’s cut relating to The GIA Cut Grading System
Other Areas Of Expertise	Old Cut’s and Antique Jewelry
Special Policies	While you wait appraisals
Unique Services	Mobile Lab with stereo zoom microscope, refractomer, polariscope, phote lab, computer and printer, spectoscope, dicroscope, gold tesing equipement,scales, variety of other portable gem examination and grading equipement
Publications	Book "Consumers guide to Diamonds and Precious Gems, 1979"
Turnaround	30 to 50 minutes 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	yes

Jennifer MacLeod
AGS, GIA, JBT,JVC, AJA
Jennifer MacLeod Appraisals, LLC
750 Downtowner Loop West Suite G
Mobile, AL 36609
Ph: 251-414-4480
www.jenmacgems.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 2005. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Yes, I ahve access to many well known and reputable vendors.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage www.jenmacgems.com
Recent Education	AGS Advanced Personal Property Appraisers course
Master Stone Set	Yes, I have a master set of 5 stones from S.A. Gems
Cut Evaluation Tools	Proportionscope
Cut Info in Report	A cut grade within AGS standards. Table mm, Pavillion mm, Crown Angle, Total Depth %, Table %, Pavillion %
Other Areas Of Expertise	gemstone identification, consultation
Special Policies	If a client prefers, they can wait and watch the appraisal process or I have a comfortable sitting room with an open viewing window.
Unique Services	same as above. I will go to a clients location.
Turnaround	It depends on the job. The longest process is the cleaning time. The pieces must be absolutely spotless for me to get an acurate picture into them. Anywhere from an hour for a simple piece to a few days. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	no
Opinion	As with anything of value it is so important to document your possessions to facilitate accurate accounting and protection. My service to you will ensure that you have all the information necessary, in an organized and comprehensive report, to assist in providing for your security. When visiting my office and complete gemological laboratory you will see the quality and state of the art equipment necessary to meet your needs. An independent appraiser has no vested (personal or subjective) interest in the ite

Mario Bautista
GG, NAJA, CG (AGS) Affiliate
Probitas Gem Sciences
14702 Edgemere Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34609
Ph: 352-666-8013

Resume	. Since: 1999. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I only suggest general standards on what to look for in terms of ’quality in workmanship’, and if an item is copyrighted, I only suggest proper channel of replacement, otherwise No!
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Annual AGS conclave attendee and annual re-certification. Continuing education from NAJA
Master Stone Set	Sarin DC3000 Colorimeter, AGS Diamond Master Set and CZ Master for mobile assignment, check regularly for accuracy
Cut Evaluation Tools	Sarin Diascan S9+ good for 3.5mm to 11.0mm diamonds. Digital & analog gauges.
Cut Info in Report	Comprehensive Proportion Based Diamond Grading System with comparison chart of AGS and GIA Standards. Stones identity and any treatment that can be detected from standard gem lab. Limiting conditions, approach to value, method of replacement, descriptions and digital image/s, breakdown on values, list of equipment used and chart comparison. Plotting diagram and characteristics. Grades are normally check by unbiased colleague for fairness of opinion.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Fine Swiss mechanical timepieces, Custom Designs, Diamonds and Colored Stone Jewelry, Diamond Grading Report, Inlaid Jewelry, Estate, Period Jewelry and other Fair Market Value Reports.
Special Policies	Will update client’s appraisal for a nominal fee. Maintain appraisal records for a period of at least 7 years. Clients are encourage to sit in appraisal session which can be a real educational experience.
Unique Services	Mobile Services. Majority of my assignment are on call in clients offices and homes. Also accepts office services from banks and attorneys. Mobile lab includes provisions for cleaning (ultrasonic & steamer) clients’ jewelry items. Requirement for house call are dedicated table and workspace.
Turnaround	Insurance Replacement is normally 2 business days depending on the quantity of the items. Fair Market Value assignments takes longer due to research requirements. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	YES, I do perform diamond(s) analysis and grading for store without ’Assigned Value’. I will perform appraisal for stores but it cannot be address to "TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN". Value is purely based on specific market approach and the modal price set
Opinion	Appraiser should be dedicated in knowledge and continuing education. He should never lose sight of values like ethics, integrity and consumer protection and these are not just empty words. Always striving for accurate, consistent, repeatable and verifiable report. ’Professional Appraisers’ have invested considerably in education, knowledge, time and state of the art equipment. And it is only fair for them to be compensated as such.

Ron Traxler, G.G. (GIA)
JVC,GG,NAJA,AAA,AGTA
Jordans Jewelry, Inc.
4965 Addison Circle
Addison, TX 75001
Ph: 972-774-1880
www.jordansjewelry.com

Resume	www.jordansjewelry.com. Since: 1983. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Our appraisal practice provides accurate non bias information. We report value we do not set values.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Theory and Methodology for Gems and Jewelry Specialization, Appraisers Association of America.
Master Stone Set	We have both.
Cut Info in Report	Shape & cut, length, width, depth, weight, table measurements, table percentage, depth percentage, clarity, color, girdle thickness, culet, polish, symmetry, proportions, fluorescence, and plotting
Other Areas Of Expertise	Insurance replacement of jewelry, gemstones, watches, sterling flatware & holloware. State approved Continuing Education Instructor. "Jewelry Appraisals and Their Impact." "Jewelry Claims Handling."
Unique Services	Portable Laboratory providing on-site appraisals of jewelry collections. Educating client and consulting.
Publications	Continuing Education Courses approved by the State of Texas for agent and adjuster training. "Jewelry Appraisals and Their Impact." "Jewelry Claims Handling." Colored Gemstone Appraisal." Claims Magazine.
Turnaround	Immediate. Time required 15 to 30 minutes per item. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	As a member of The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)and Appraisers Association of America (AAA) we adhere to the prescribed Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.
Opinion	It is important for consumers recognize professional jewelry appraisers have successfully tested and completed formal appraisal training as prescribed by The Appraisal Standards Board as set forth by the United States Congress. Jordans Jewelry, Inc. will explain exactly what you have.
* Note:	Our work is performed while the clients are present. Counseling is an integral part of the appraisal process. All work performed is CONFIDENTIAL.

Thomas Seguin
ASA, AGA, NAJA, GIA Alumni, JVC
Suncoast Gem Lab
4016 Cortez Rd. West, Suite 1201
Bradenton, FL 34210
Ph: 941-756-8787
www.suncoastgemlab.com

Resume	. Since: 1986. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No. Due to conflict of interest.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	ASA International Appraisal Conference, Orlando, FL
Master Stone Set	I have Diamond Masters. They are split grades and are 1/3 carat size. F-G, H-I, J-K, L-M, N-O
Cut Evaluation Tools	AGS ASET, H & A scope, Ideal Scope
Cut Info in Report	Depth %, Table %, Girdle, Culet, Polish, Symmetry
Turnaround	While you wait 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. I don’t do work for stores.

Timothy Schuler
GIA G.G.
Schuler Gemological Serivces, Inc.
600 Bypass Drive, Suite 216
Clearwater, FL 33764
Ph: 727-725-4029

Resume	Resume. Since: 1981. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Recent Education	2007 GIA Continuing Education on I-tunes 2006 AGS Conclave
Master Stone Set	GIA Master Diamond Set, Cubic Zirconia Master Set.
Cut Evaluation Tools	GIA Gem Proportion Scope
Cut Info in Report	Proportion analysis with manual and electronic leveridge gauges, depth %, table %, cut, polish and symmetry are listed on report, crown height, crown angle and pavilion depth can also be listed. Star length and lower girdle length if requested.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Detection of most treatments stated when evidence is found. Circa dating when determinable.
Special Policies	Unbiased reports as we do not buy or sell. Follow truth in pricing policies and do not use suggested retail.
Unique Services	Internet verifications, price opinions, micro photography of inclusions. Full Gemological Laboratoy, mobile unit available by request.
Turnaround	2 to 3 days with regular reports, if longer time is needed, client will be notified. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Opinion	It is very important that consumers are made aware of appraisal practices and pricing based on the different needs and requirements of each client, whether for insurance, estate purposes, fair market value, etc. The more the client knows about how the value of the item is determined, the better.
* Note:	With the increasing number of internet purchases, consumers need a local independent expert who can confirm their purchase and provide proper documentation for their needs.