Independent Diamond Appraisers - Illinois

 
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3 independent appraisers found in Illinois

Richard Drucker
GG, NAJA, RMV
Gemworld International, Inc.
2640 Patriot Blvd, Suite 240
Glenview, IL 60026
Ph: 847-657-0555
www.jewelryjudge.net/Drucker.htm
ResumeResume.  Since: 1985.  Court Witness: .  Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesNo
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationAppraisal conferences and trade show conferences continually every year and also act as lecturer for same. Have lectured for ISA, NAJA, AGS and others.
Master Stone SetDiamond masters and a colorimeter.
Cut Evaluation ToolsSarin equipment and miscellaneous viewers.
Cut Info in ReportThere are many grading systems and they are not universally accepted terms. We offer some verbal analysis of the objective information provided. It depends on the customer and the assignment.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseWe are producers of The GemGuide, a pricing and informational publication to the trade. As such, we are always aware of these and study them. However, like all appraisers, there is still a limit to what we can provide as some will require very sophisiticated and expensive equipment. We often receive items in question mailed to us from all parts of the country as a first stop before going to a more expensive lab.
Unique ServicesWe will go out on assignment but do not do this often and will price services higher for on-site appraisals.
PublicationsPublisher of The GemGuide and also produce GemGuide Appraisal Software for appraisers. See www.gemguide.com
TurnaroundWhile they watch   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesWe do not sell so we do not have a conflict of interest. We often are called upon to settle conflicts between other stores.
* Note: Basic liability but we are not insured for customer’s jewelry; customers do not leave items here. Ocassionally we receive items by mail and those would be in the safe until we return them.

Heidi Harders
ISA, NAJA, AGA, GG
Chicago Gem Evaluation
55 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Ph: 312-578-0440
www.chicagogemevaluation.com
ResumeResume.  Since: 1996.  Court Witness: .  Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesYes, I can give a list of suggestions, if appropriate.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    $75.00 for the 1st item and $35.00 for each additional item or $250.00 per hour depending on the assignment.
Recent EducationRequalified for ISA CAPP 2007; tested and passed, NAJA conferences bi-yearly and AGA seminars yearly. See www.chicaggemevaluation.com for my CV.
Master Stone SetDiamond masters and colorimeter.
Cut Evaluation ToolsH & A scope and table guages.
Cut Info in ReportYes.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseAntique and period jewelry, watches, colored gemstones, treatments, reproductions, method of manufacture, approximate circa dating, old cut detecting.
Special PoliciesCash or check accepted. No credit cards.
Unique ServicesMobile lab. Minimum 20 pieces.
PublicationsWall Street Journal, Gem Guide Newsletter, Local Television: CBS, WGN, NBC, and FOX news programs.
TurnaroundTwo to three days.   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security Secure Premises    Vault/Safe
Insurance E&O    Liability    Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesI grade for stores but I look out for individuals. I argue with dealers constantly and refuse to write reports if I do not agree.
OpinionInitially, I went into the appraisal business because I experienced first hand the many misleading statements made by some jewelers. At the time, I was involved in the wholesale gemstone business, selling gemstones to jewelers, (from 1982 to 1996). I said to myself, "someone needs to protect the consumer" and I created the truly independent appraisal service, much to many jewelers dismay.

Sookie Lehman
G.G., NAJA, GIA
Appraise This! by Sookie
2S883 Thorncrest Ln
Batavia, IL 60510
Ph: 630-482-2980
www.appraisethisbysookie.info
Resume.  Since: 2008.  Court Witness: .  Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesI prefer to stay netural.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Master Stone SetCZ
Unique ServicesMobil lab, I will travel anywhere in the USA
TurnaroundAs you wait if it’s local, large estate will discuss for turn around time. Out of state appraisals discuss at time of booking.   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance E&O    Liability    Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesI am an independant appraiser that sets up at independat jewelry stores for appraisal promotion days. The client can stay in the store and wait for their appraisal.
OpinionA jewelry appraisal is largely a matter of research, you are the source for sales records of personal property such as jewelry. If you withhold documents at the beginning of an appraisal, then produce them for consideration after the appraisal is complete, the appraiser has every right to charge you for the extra time it will take to re-check his original estimates. You will not benefit in the end by playing "mind games" with your appraiser.
* Note: I travel out of state all expenses paid by client plus a daily rate. I work by appointment only, payment cash or check.

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