Independent Diamond Appraisers - Pennsylvania

 
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6 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
ResumeResumeSince: 1975.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesThis would not be ethical. An independent appraiser does not advocate for competing items or competing vendors.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    Fee Schedule
Recent EducationI attend all NAJA conferences and teach at many, too. I attended the Accredited Gemologists Asociation conference in Tucson in Feb 2005, 06, 07 and 08 also.
Master Stone SetI 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 ToolsIdeal-Scope, Sarin Diamension, Verigem by ImaGem.
Cut Info in ReportWe provide all the cut parameters which are useful to the consumer or the dealer. We use VeriGem to give Light Behavior reports.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseMy current occupation is solving problems and mediation, appraisal review and damage claims.
I have years of experience making reproduction jewelry and years of bench experience from early in my career. A special interest of mine has been old cut diamonds, so I am very familiar wih them. I try to keep current with treatment detection, although it is an extremely complex subject.
Special PoliciesIf I can’t assist you, I will try to find someone who can.
Unique ServicesSpecializing in: Dispute resolution, mediation, appraisal review, damage claims, and forensics. Expert testimony.
PublicationsLink. Several are listed within my resume.
TurnaroundIt depends on the assignment. Many disputes take weeks to fully investigate. Some things can be done while you wait. I take on unique work and have no time limit predetermined.   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security Secure Premises    Vault/Safe
Insurance E&O    Liability    Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesAny 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.
OpinionMy appraisal business as D. Atlas & Co., Inc is limited to special fields of problem solving and no longer typical appraising.

We recommend typical consumers to use the services of AGA, ChrisD@gemappraisers.com, or one of the many other superb Pricescope listed appraisers.

Christian DiCamillo
NAJA, GG, JVC
Accredited Gem Appraisers - AGA
730 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Ph: 215-922-1926
www.gemappraisers.com
ResumeSince: 1994.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesWe would not recommend a vendor or a competing item. We are here to assist consumers, not to sell merchandise.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    Fee Schedule
Master Stone SetWe have 16 official GIA master diamonds and several CZ sets.
Cut Evaluation ToolsSarin, H&A, Ideal-Scope, Verigem by ImaGem. We also use the AGA Cut Class system on AGA-CERTS
Cut Info in ReportCut parameters and Light Behavior. No details are left out.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseWe do a good number of colored gem identifications and valuations. We do some treatment detection and understand old cut diamonds.
Unique ServicesThe AGA DiamondLight Index allows us to add Light Behavior to any other lab report for round, princess and marquise shapes.
Turnaroundone 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 BusinessesWe do grade for many regional stores and a few outside our region. If there is a potential conflict, we report it.
OpinionWe 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
ResumeResumeSince: 1981.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Master Stone SetYES
Cut Evaluation ToolsSARIN
Unique ServicesMOBILE LAB
TurnaroundWHILE YOU WAIT   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance E&O    Liability    Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors

Frederick "Rick" Lewis
GIA (GG), NAJA, AGA, AGS
Lewis Jewelry Appraisal Services, LLC
6506 Vandike Str.
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Ph: 215-333-6292
www.lewisjewelryappraisals.com
ResumeResumeSince: 1993.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesWould not do so as this violates rules of objectivity and ethics.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationYearly recertification exams from AGS, frequent AGS, GIA, Jewelers of America seminars,regular updateded gemological and appraisal information by certifying organizations. Very recent appraisals structure and quality review from NAJA. Conclaves when able.Registered GIA Continuing Education program.
Master Stone SetI use either or both during an appraisal.
Cut Evaluation ToolsAGS Angular Spectrum Evaluation Tool, Diamond Proportion Scope, direct measurement and visual techniques, direct access to ImaGem high-technology through Pecision Gem Grading Laboratory.
Cut Info in ReportMore proportion information is included than any one major laboratory report provides. Laboratory Reports are checked, included, with any evaluation differences noted.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseExpert at detecting treatments and those gems needing additional testing.
Special PoliciesIf 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 ServicesCompletely portable. On-site fee additions are determined by distance,other expenses,and the amount of equipment and references required on-site.
PublicationsInformation and update Gem & Jewelry Newsletter sent bi-monthlt to interested clients, and provided for some other businesses.
TurnaroundMost 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 BusinessesRetailers 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 levwl. No appraisals performed for Precision Gem Grading Laboratory - grading consultant on
OpinionI prefer to meet with my clients to answer their questions and be sure they understand the process and results.
* Note: Three locations for appraisals are avaiible: an office near St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia,PA, a secure retail site in Collingswood, NJ, or the client’s location.

Pamela Kudysch
GG, CSM NAJA
Accredited Gem Appraisers of Doylestown
33 Union St. Suite 3
Doylestown, PA 18901
Ph: 215-345-1987
ResumeResumeSince: 1993.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesNo, I would not.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationThe 2004 NAJA conference in Philadelphia.
Master Stone SetA comprehensive CZ set including 2 diamond master stones as control.
Cut Evaluation ToolsThe 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 ReportI 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 ExpertiseApproximate circa dating of items considering the method of manufacture, materials and design elements.
Special PoliciesClients are always welcome to remain with their items during an appraisal.
Unique ServicesI 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.
TurnaroundApproximately 45 minutes.   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance E&O    Liability    Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesI do occasionally work in stores and have always clearly identified my primary client, and the purpose and function of the appraisal on the document.
OpinionI 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
ResumeResumeSince: 1986.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesVince is here to appraise jewelry, not sell it.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    http:/www.vincentlash.com
Recent EducationVince is continually researching and studying, please refer to www.vincentlash.com.
Master Stone SetBoth sets are available. One set may be used over another, depending on the circumstances. Each set is accurate and performs well.
Cut Evaluation ToolsVince’s portable lab is well equiped with accurate measuring tools, including the GIA Reticle/Microscope system for gemstone proportion analysis.
Cut Info in ReportFrom diamonds to colored stones, all factors that contribute to value are included in the appraisal.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseAfter 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 PoliciesAbsolutely ethical and unbiased.
Unique ServicesPRAISERS 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.
PublicationsINSURABLE INTEREST--A fictional thriller that reveals true secrets of the jewelry trade.
TurnaroundCompleted 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 BusinessesNo conflict of interest here. In fact, Vince has assisted clients during difficult situations with jewelers and jewelry purchases.
OpinionIt 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.

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