Independent Diamond Appraisers - Hawaii

Resume	Resume. Since: 1988. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	NO -If they are uneasy about thier purchase, I recommend for them to shop around and deal with whom they are comfortable with.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage www.pacificgemlab.net
Recent Education	I am currently teaching valuation theory (GJ205 class) and advanced gemological studies (GJ206 class) with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). Also at the University level in the Art History department on Fashion and Period Jewelry 1750 to current.
Master Stone Set	We have three sets of Diamond Masters. One eight stone set of 1.00 carat sizes and two six stone sets of 0.50 to 0.35 carat size. Also a colorimeter.
Cut Evaluation Tools	Sarin, OGI, Ideal scope
Cut Info in Report	We reveal color, cut, clarity, weight, dimensions, table, depth, girdle, culet, polish and finish. If they request a OGI or sarin we will include a copy of that report consisting of weight, dimensions, total depth, pavilion depth, pavilion angle, crown angle, table size, culet, girdle mininum/maximum, fluorescence,color, clarity, along with a diagram of the stone with the proportions. With this process the stone must be loose/unmounted.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Period jewelry
Special Policies	Can do your appraisal while you wait with an appointment. You will leave with report and item(s) same day.
Unique Services	Portable lab to travel to your home, office, bank, etc.
Turnaround	With appointment - while you wait in most cases, 3 -5 days with out. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	We grade loose stone and jewelry for many jewelry stores all over the U.S.. We cannot and do not recommend our appraisal clients to go to any particular store for purchase. They need to feel comfortable with where and whom they are purchasing from.
Opinion	Yes, we will sit with the client and review the appraisal process and when complete we will review the document with them.