Independent Diamond Appraisers - New Jersey

Independent Diamond Appraisers - New Jersey

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6 independent appraisers found in New Jersey

David Wolf
MGA ASA, GG
Just Appraisers
555 5th Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Ph: 212-377-2090
Ph: 866-257-3652
www.justappraisers.com

Resume	. Since: 1987. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Master Stone Set	1 GIA approved 5 diamond master set. 2 CZ master sets. DC3000 Gran Colorimteter.
Cut Evaluation Tools	OGI Megascope, H & A Scope, Ideal Scope, Diamond Calc.
Cut Info in Report	Length, Width & Depth measurements. Depth, Table, Crown Height, Pavilion Depth, Star Length & Lower Half Length percentages. Crown & Pavilion angles. Culet size. Girdle from & to. Old AGA cut grade. Predicted GIA & AGS cut grades.
Unique Services	Litigation support, damage claims, non-recovered loss & bank vaults.
Publications	Link
Turnaround	Immediate Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	No
Opinion	IF AND WHEN A LEGITIMATE LOSS OCCURS, THEN YOU’LL APPRECIATE OUR CREDENTIALS, STRICT METHODOLOGY, 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE, FULL DOCUMENTATION AND THE EXPENSE OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE THAT THE INSURANCE WORLD RESPECTS.
* Note:	PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE SHARED WITH LAW FIRM NO safe on premises - NOTHING STAYS ON PREMISES

Lorraine Lopezzo
FGA, GG, NGJA, AGA, ASA, MGA
Lopezzo Lorraine
41 East Mill Rd., #2
Long Valley, NJ 07853
Ph: 908-876-5905
www.diamonddiva.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1988. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	NAJA conference - 4 days - August 2005
Master Stone Set	diamond master grading set
Cut Evaluation Tools	proportionscope
Cut Info in Report	NAJA cut grades
Other Areas Of Expertise	Am a previewer for the Auction Market Resource. I am constantly learning. I do not speculate on country of origin.
Unique Services	photomicrograph at an additional fee, mobile lab, litigation support and expert witness
Turnaround	the report is generally mailed the following day 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

Ralph S. Joseph
GG, ISA CAPP
The Jewelry Judge of Princeton
Princeton, NJ 08542
Ph: 609-683-7730
Ph: (888) 701-GEMS
www.jewelryjudgeofprinceton.com

Resume	Attached. Since: 1985. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Ethically I suppose I can, but I rarely do, and NEVER if the client was referred by a retailer.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fees are determined on an individual basis according to client's needs and nature of jewelry and assignment.
Recent Education	I continually fulfill all of ISA's recertification requirements (recert. required every five years).
Master Stone Set	DIAMONDS, GIA graded master stones E, G, I, K, M, V-W
Cut Evaluation Tools	H&A scope, Ideal-Scope/Firescope, etc) Simple hand held versions only
Cut Info in Report	Generally similar info. to what GIA reports contain, with comments abour irregularities or exceptional qualities such as "AGS Triple Zero" and how that impacts price and value .
Other Areas Of Expertise	My ISA CAPP was originally with a specialty in antique and period jewelry; I have many years of experience in buying, selling, brokering, appraising vintage jewelry and have on numerous occasions alerted clients that they are or may be purchasing a reproduction / married item / other "issue" piece
Special Policies	All appraisals are performed on a "while you watch" basis.
Unique Services	I am completely portable and often render appraisal services "on the road"
Publications	Question Not Understood
Turnaround	Generally same day, but dependent upon research reauired if any, and other "glitches" that may delay completion 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 do not render pre-sale reports such as those promulgated by IGI and other labs. I do appraisals at several retail store locations for the store's customers, and also provide a New Sale Report that restates the store's retail price, this AFTER the purcha
Opinion	The appraisal process should be objective, arm's length, and unemotional for the appraiser regardless of personal feelings about the source of the jewelry if known. Opinions should be restricted to professional, technical issues, rather than character issues or other "knocking" of a particular seller. I have maintained my independence and objectivity even while providing extensive appraisal services directly for several retailers. All client visits and files are strictly confidential. As the author of The J
* Note:	Brokerage of clients' property; 'clientscanseeitem' not understood

Gail Brett Levine
NAJA, AGTA, ASQ, ASJH
Timeless, Inc.
P.O. Box 7683
Rego Park, NY 11374
Ph: 718-897-7305

Resume	Resume. Since: 1980. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	NAJA Home Study Course
Master Stone Set	Yes
Other Areas Of Expertise	Antique & Period Jewelry
Unique Services	Specialing in on-site appraising
Turnaround	5-7 days Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	Yes, we do insurance appraising for a prominent AGS store in NJ. We always disclose possible area of conflicts of interest.
Opinion	We are independent appraisers - we do not buy or sell.

Gregory E. Sherman
GG, FGA, DGA, ISA-CAPP
Gregory E. Sherman & Associates
39 Route 12
Flemington, NJ 08822
Ph: 866-436-3973
www.gregorysherman.com

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Joseph Clifford
G.G.,NAJA,RMV,GIA alum
Gemcliff Enterprises
8 Roseland Plaza
East Patchogue, NY 11772
Ph: 516-680-4965

Resume	. Since: 1996. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I do not suggest other items or vendors for purchasing a similar item.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Registered Master Valuer 2005,jewelry camp 2005,GIA ALUMNI SECRETARY LONG ISLAND CHAPTER 2005
Master Stone Set	CZ color masters
Cut Evaluation Tools	Icut grade to the NAJA standards and am attending the new GIA cut seminar in april 2006
Cut Info in Report	All cut grading parameters.
Special Policies	Appraisal while customer is waiting.
Unique Services	yes
Turnaround	same day on most appraisals. 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	My aim is to educate the consumer about their jewelry and the insurance and appraisal process.
* Note:	Available 7 days a week