Independent Diamond Appraisers - Pennsylvania

Independent Diamond Appraisers - Pennsylvania

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7 independent appraisers found in Pennsylvania

David Atlas
GG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA, ASG
D. Atlas & Co., Inc.
415 Sargon Way, ste B
Horsham, PA 19044
Ph: 215-385-0258
www.datlas.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1975. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	This would not be ethical. An independent appraiser does not advocate for competing items or competing vendors.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Recent Education	I attend all NAJA conferences and teach at many, too. I have often attended the Accredited Gemologists Association conferences.
Master Stone Set	I own several official and unofficial master diamonds and have several CZ master stone sets. I have further access to many more master diamonds if needed.
Cut Evaluation Tools	Ideal-Scope, Sarin Diamension, Verigem by ImaGem, ASET, AGA Cut Class.
Cut Info in Report	We provide all the cut parameters which are useful to the consumer or the dealer. We use DiamCalc and/or VeriGem to give Light Behavior reports.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Besides actively buying unwanted jewelry and diamonds, I engage in solving problems, mediation, appraisal review and damage claims. However, I have years of experience in standard replacement appraising, making reproduction jewelry and years of bench experience from early in my career. A special interest of mine has been old cut diamonds. I try to keep current with treatment detection, although it is an extremely complex subject.
Special Policies	If I can’t assist you, I will try to find someone who can.
Unique Services	We buy diamonds and fine jewelry. Immediate Payment. We also offer Dispute resolution, mediation, appraisal review, damage claims, and forensic examination. Expert testimony.
Publications	Link. Several are listed within my resume.
Turnaround	Normal appraisal work is done within a two day period. Complex dispute resolution genreally takes longer, of course. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	Any conflict or appearance of a conflict will be revealed should one appear. It is less embarrassing to reveal it than to hide it. A reputation takes decades to make and only a moment to lose.
Opinion	My standard appraisal business is handled under Diamond & Gem Laboratories of America. Jewelry Buying services provided by D. Atlas & Co., Inc.

Christian DiCamillo
NAJA, GG, JVC
Accredited Gem Appraisers - AGA
730 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Ph: 215-922-1926
www.gemappraisers.com

Resume	. Since: 1994. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	We would not recommend a vendor or a competing item. We are here to assist consumers, not to sell merchandise.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Master Stone Set	We have 16 official GIA master diamonds and several CZ sets.
Cut Evaluation Tools	Sarin, H&A, Ideal-Scope, Verigem by ImaGem. We also use the AGA Cut Class system on AGA-CERTS
Cut Info in Report	Cut parameters and Light Behavior. No details are left out.
Other Areas Of Expertise	We do a good number of colored gem identifications and valuations. We do some treatment detection and understand old cut diamonds.
Unique Services	The AGA DiamondLight Index allows us to add Light Behavior to any other lab report for round, princess and marquise shapes.
Turnaround	one to three days depending on the season and the needs of the client. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	We do grade for many regional stores and a few outside our region. If there is a potential conflict, we report it.
Opinion	We consider our services to be among the very best offered to the consumer. Anything you ask for we will try to do accomplish.

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

Frederick "Rick" Lewis
GIA (GG), NAJA, AGA
Lewis Jewelry Appraisal Services, LLC
5932 Overbrook Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Ph: 215-333-6292
www.lewisjewelryappraisals.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1993. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Would not do so as this violates rules of objectivity and ethics.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage lewisjewelryappraisals.com
Recent Education	Frequent AGS, GIA, Jewelers of America seminars,regular updateded gemological and appraisal information by certifying organizations. Recent appraisals structure and quality review from NAJA. Conclaves when able.Registered GIA Continuing Education program.Involved in cutting-edge diamond grading research.
Master Stone Set	I use either or both during an appraisal.Also direct access to high-technology color grading through ImaGem, Inc. and Precision Gem Grading Lab.
Cut Evaluation Tools	Diamond Proportion Scope, direct measurement and visual techniques, direct access to ImaGem high-technology through Pecision Gem Grading Laboratory.
Cut Info in Report	More proportion information is included than any one major laboratory report provides. Laboratory Reports are checked, usually included, with any evaluation differences noted.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Expert at detecting treatments and those gems needing additional testing.Expert in helping clients with clarifying information on new purchases.
Special Policies	If my results differ from others, I will work with the client to resolve the issues. The goal is to determine the grading and value, and not to necessarily meet pre-established conclusions.
Unique Services	A modest addition fee applies when working at your specific location.
Publications	Information and update Gem & Jewelry Newsletter sent to interested clients, and provided for some other businesses.
Turnaround	Most results immediately available verbally. Most finished reports are within a few 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	Retailers often refer their customers for appraisals on items they have not sold. Appraisals are not done on merchandise to be sold at the wholesale or retail level.All exceptions are disclosed on the report.
Opinion	I prefer to meet with my clients to answer their questions and be sure they understand the process and results.
* Note:	Two locations for appraisals/consultations are avaiible: a laboratory office near St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia,PA, and a secure retail site in Collingswood, NJ.

Joe Youssef
RGA, Member NAJA
Jewelry Appraisal Services of Havertown
428 Pilgrim Gardens
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Ph: 610-717-2821

Resume	. Since: 2005. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Not recommended Practice
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Diploma Registered Gemologist (ISG) Diploma Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG) Diploma Accredited Jewelry Profesional (GIA) Member NAJA Member AGTA Member Gemworld
Master Stone Set	yes
Cut Evaluation Tools	Ideal Scope, H&A Scope, ASET Scope.
Cut Info in Report	Measurement of the diamond (mm), Color, Clarity, cut, Polish, Symmetry, Performance Characteristics.
Unique Services	Mobile Lab. We travel to your home, office, or any public area.
Turnaround	by appointement same day. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Opinion	We adhere to strict practices outlined by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, we are live 24x7 with Idex for Diamond and gemstones prices, we do not guess, we provide the facts about the item in question only.

Pamela Kudysch
GG, CSM NAJA
Accredited Gem Appraisers of Doylestown
33 Union St. Suite 3
Doylestown, PA 18901
Ph: 215-345-1987
www.pennappraiser.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1993. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	No, I would not.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	The 2004 NAJA conference in Philadelphia.
Master Stone Set	A comprehensive CZ set including 2 diamond master stones as control.
Cut Evaluation Tools	The vast majority of the stones I perform appraisals on are mounted. I have an Ideal scope but employ mostly my years of experience and training in the AGA lab, Philadelphia.
Cut Info in Report	I categorize the diamonds brilliance and proportians as appearing to be; Ideal, Very good, Good, Fair, or Compromised according to AGA cut grading standards.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Approximate circa dating of items considering the method of manufacture, materials and design elements.
Special Policies	Clients are always welcome to remain with their items during an appraisal.
Unique Services	I make housecalls when appropriate however, for this service I suggest a client have at least 12 items for appraisal due to the minimum charge involved.
Turnaround	Approximately 45 minutes. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	I do occasionally work in stores and have always clearly identified my primary client, and the purpose and function of the appraisal on the document.
Opinion	I would no sooner have my home inspection done by my real estate agent than have my jewelry seller perform my jewelry appraisal.

Vincent Lash
G.G., NAJA
PRAISERS, Independent Appraisers
P.O. Box 265
Churchville, MD 21028
Ph: 800-851-7888
www.vincentlash.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1986. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Vince is here to appraise jewelry, not sell it.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage http:/www.vincentlash.com
Recent Education	Vince is continually researching and studying, please refer to www.vincentlash.com.
Master Stone Set	Both sets are available. One set may be used over another, depending on the circumstances. Each set is accurate and performs well.
Cut Evaluation Tools	Vince’s portable lab is well equiped with accurate measuring tools, including the GIA Reticle/Microscope system for gemstone proportion analysis.
Cut Info in Report	From diamonds to colored stones, all factors that contribute to value are included in the appraisal.
Other Areas Of Expertise	After over a quarter of a century in the trade, Vince can help all with their jewelry appraising needs, including dating items, revealing their origins, and of course, evaluting their accurate values.
Special Policies	Absolutely ethical and unbiased.
Unique Services	PRAISERS is completely mobile. Vince covers the mid-Atlantic, including North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, averaging over 170 miles a day. Vince will come to you.
Publications	INSURABLE INTEREST--A fictional thriller that reveals true secrets of the jewelry trade.
Turnaround	Completed appraisal documents are usually given at the time of the appraisal examination. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	No conflict of interest here. In fact, Vince has assisted clients during difficult situations with jewelers and jewelry purchases.
Opinion	It is just as bad to be over insured as it is to be under insured. An appraisal that is to be used for insurance protection should reflect a true out-the-door value, not an unrealistic, inflated number.
* Note:	Over the past decade alone, Vince has advised more than 12,000 people about their jewelry and silver, appraising in excess of 60,000 items.