| Resume | . Since: 1979. Court Witness:  . Sell Retail: |
| Suggest Alternatives | We do not refer clients to any vendor for any item. We consider this a conflict of interest.
Similarly, WE DO NOT BUY, SELL OR CARRY DIAMONDS OR JEWELRY OF ANY TYPE. |
| Charges | Per Item  Per Time Percentage |
| Recent Education | Currently enrolled and working towards the Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the National Assoc. of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) |
| Master Stone Set | We use a GIA diamond masterstone set |
| Cut Info in Report | We provide total depth %; table %; crown and pavilion angles, girdle thickness, and most importantly, discuss with our clients the correlation of these dimensions as they interact to maximize brilliance and beauty. |
| Other Areas Of Expertise | Detection of treated diamonds with laser drilling and fracture filling; Identification of natural vs. synthetic/simulant of diamonds and colored stones. Identification and approx. dating of cutting styles such as Old Mine Cuts, Old European Cuts, Transitional Cuts and early Round Brilliants; antique and estate jewelry |
| Special Policies | We appraise in the convenience, security and comfort of YOUR HOME OR OFFICE or AT THE OFFICES OF A WELL KNOWN LOCAL ATTORNEY |
| Unique Services | We take a personal interest in your internet purchase by spending the time you need to evaluate your diamond and grade report for accuracy and value. If need be, we will suggest areas of concern for potential improvement. We use a portable gem lab, when necessary, to collect the data necessary to complete an effective appraisal. |
| Publications | October/'05 Conducted seminar for all New England appraisers at the Boston Home Office of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. |
| Turnaround | Immediate. Our clients receive finished documents at the conclusion of the appraisal session. Clients can attend appraisal sessions |
| Insurance | E&O Liability Theft |
| Can Receive Directly from Vendors |
| Services for Other Businesses | We do not valuate/appraise inventory owned by any retail store, but we do appraise for a select group of retail independents, the diamonds and fine jewelry owned by their customers. |
| Opinion | In my opinion, the most important aspect of an appraisal for insurance purposes is the DESCRIPTION of the article. It will become the "handbook" for the insurer as that company attempts to replace "like and kind" in the event of your insurance claim. Having said this, FINE JEWELRY APPRAISAL SVCS. takes special care to produce the most detailed and accurate description possible. We put 26 years of experience to work for you as we prepare a written picture of your item. We also offer 5mp digital photos to enh |
| * Note: | We appraise diamonds and fine jewelry of all types IN THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR HOME,OFFICE or AT THE OFFICES OF A WELL KNOWN LOCAL ATTORNEY. We validate your INTERNET PURCHASES for quality, price and peace of mind. Strictly 3rd party independent appraisers. |
