Independent Diamond Appraisers - Texas

Independent Diamond Appraisers - Texas

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9 independent appraisers found in Texas

Christine York
GG, ASA, JBT, NAJA, AGA
Christine York Jewelry Appraisal
5909 W. Loop South, Ste. 180
Bellaire, TX 77401
Ph: 713-665-1650
www.cwygems.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 1985. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	It is inappropriate and a conflict to suggest alternatives.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	All ASA Seminars/conferences, all AGA seminars/conferences, ASA GJ205, continuing education ranks high to keep up on market changes.
Master Stone Set	GIA Master Color Graded Diamond Set
Cut Evaluation Tools	Sarin, AGS Aset, Ideal-Scope, AGA Certified Laboratory
Cut Info in Report	Everything is included to help you make the best evaluation on your stone. The complete diamond is graded listing all its proportions.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Modern and old cut diamonds, antique and estate jewelry, reproductions, treatments in diamonds and color stones.
Special Policies	I work by appointment in front of you while you wait. You receive the appraisal while you are here when you bring in one or two items. On larger assignments, you leave with your jewelry and the report is mailed to you.
Unique Services	Appointments are in my office and I travel with my equipment and lab.
Publications	Contributor to the ASA Jewelry Appraisal Handbook
Turnaround	Same day on one or few items. Longer reports take longer. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	Of course, any conflict is discussed prior to any work being performed by the appraiser.
Opinion	Honest opinions are what you receive in my office.

ira savoie
JBT-AGS-GIA-NAJA-BBB
Savoie Fine Jewelry Appraisers & Consultants
804 Causeway Blvd.Suite E
Metairie, LA 70001
Ph: 504-834-0017

Resume	. Since: 2001. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Advanced Personal Property Appraising with AGS. Member of the NAJA. Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser AGS Graduate Gemologist with GIA.
Master Stone Set	yes master set of 6 diamonds
Cut Evaluation Tools	microscope, Asset (AGS)
Cut Info in Report	use Asset to grade cut grades AGS
Other Areas Of Expertise	took AGTA lab rubies emeralds and sapphires
Unique Services	mobile lab, will meet in bank vaults, or at home.
Turnaround	if one item we appraiser while you wait. if a large appraisals,may take several days Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	i appraise for several jewelry stores outside of my area. they do not have a gemologist, so it should not be a conflict
Opinion	appraising is a science and art. most consumers dont know what they have, and some jewelry stores do not know what they have.

John Pearlman
GG, NAJA
American Gemological Services, Inc.
5580 LBJ Frwy., Suite 532
Dallas, TX 75240
Ph: 972-458-0536
www.americangemological.com

Resume	. Since: 1982. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Diamond cut grading seminar GIA. NAJA Conferance 2007. AGTA educational seminars 2007.
Master Stone Set	Master color grading diamonds
Cut Evaluation Tools	Proportionscope / proportion reticle attachment for microscope / milimeter reticle attachment for microscope
Cut Info in Report	Shape & cut, lenght, width, depth, weight, table measurements, table percentage, depth percentage, clarity, color, girdle thickness, culet, polish, symetry, proportions, florescence, and plotting
Other Areas Of Expertise	Colored stone treatments, antique jewelry, watches, sterling flatware & holloware
Turnaround	Clients may attend sessions. Turnaround time usually varires from 30 to 45 minutes Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Can Receive Directly from Vendors

Kile Rocha
G.G.
Intobit, Inc.
13415 saint cyr
san antonio, TX 78232
Ph: 210-325-2972

Resume	Resume. Since: 1996. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I would not do that because that would be a conflict of interest. In appraising I believe you should remain neutral.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	None recently, however is continue to learn new things every day.
Master Stone Set	Yes, CZ’s
Cut Evaluation Tools	Firescope
Cut Info in Report	Table percentage, depth percentage, pavillion depth percentage.
Other Areas Of Expertise	I find it interesting to determine country of origin in colored gemstones by inclusions. I recentely detected a Kashmir sapphire that I was presented for appraisal and it was sent to GIA for origin report. It was indeed Kashmir.
Unique Services	I have a mobile gem lab and have done in home appraisals for private as well as retail clients, banks, etc...
Turnaround	I am very quick. Depending on the size of the appraisal. My main client is a large independent. I handle their appraisal load which previously required a full time employee in about 12 hours of work per week. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	My clients know I will tell them the true grade. I will not accept pressure from a store owner to fudge a grade. They know better than to ask.
Opinion	Intergrity is one of the most important things in appraising. I stand by my reputation and work hard to establish trust with a client. It is important for the consumer to know that the appraiser is neutral and does not have an interest in buying and selling.

Patti J. Geolat
GG, FGA, ASA, ARM
Geolat
16910 Dallas Parkway, Suite 204
Dallas, TX 75248
Ph: 972-239-9314
www.geolat.com

Resume	. Since: 1985. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practices
Master Stone Set	Diamond master set of 8 diamonds ranging into fancy yellow
Other Areas Of Expertise	antique and reproduction jewelry
Publications	The Guide
Turnaround	Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	We avoid any perceived or real conflict of interest.

Ron Traxler, G.G. (GIA)
JVC,GG,NAJA,AAA,AGTA
Jordans Jewelry, Inc.
4965 Addison Circle
Addison, TX 75001
Ph: 972-774-1880
www.jordansjewelry.com

Resume	www.jordansjewelry.com. Since: 1983. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Our appraisal practice provides accurate non bias information. We report value we do not set values.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Theory and Methodology for Gems and Jewelry Specialization, Appraisers Association of America.
Master Stone Set	We have both.
Cut Info in Report	Shape & cut, length, width, depth, weight, table measurements, table percentage, depth percentage, clarity, color, girdle thickness, culet, polish, symmetry, proportions, fluorescence, and plotting
Other Areas Of Expertise	Insurance replacement of jewelry, gemstones, watches, sterling flatware & holloware. State approved Continuing Education Instructor. "Jewelry Appraisals and Their Impact." "Jewelry Claims Handling."
Unique Services	Portable Laboratory providing on-site appraisals of jewelry collections. Educating client and consulting.
Publications	Continuing Education Courses approved by the State of Texas for agent and adjuster training. "Jewelry Appraisals and Their Impact." "Jewelry Claims Handling." Colored Gemstone Appraisal." Claims Magazine.
Turnaround	Immediate. Time required 15 to 30 minutes per item. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	As a member of The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)and Appraisers Association of America (AAA) we adhere to the prescribed Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.
Opinion	It is important for consumers recognize professional jewelry appraisers have successfully tested and completed formal appraisal training as prescribed by The Appraisal Standards Board as set forth by the United States Congress. Jordans Jewelry, Inc. will explain exactly what you have.
* Note:	Our work is performed while the clients are present. Counseling is an integral part of the appraisal process. All work performed is CONFIDENTIAL.

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 Alternatives	I prefer to stay netural.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Master Stone Set	CZ
Unique Services	Mobil lab, I will travel anywhere in the USA
Turnaround	As 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 Businesses	I 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.
Opinion	A 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.

Steven W. Jarvis
GG, NAJA, JBT
Jarvis Gems and Jewelry Appraisals
5550 L.B.J. Freeway Suite 501
Dallas, TX 75240
Ph: 972-851-0009
www.DallasJewelryAppraisals.com

Resume	. Since: 1979. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage Fee Schedule
Recent Education	National Association of Jewelry Appraisers educational conference in Tuscon 02-05 and Cincinatti in 08-05
Cut Evaluation Tools	GEM Proportionscope
Cut Info in Report	Total depth %, Table %, Pavilion depth %, Crown angle, Culet, Girdle thickness.
Unique Services	Mobile lab
Turnaround	Approximately 1/2 hour per item. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors

Ted Resnick
GG-NAJA-JVC-LSGIAAA-TJA
Reznikov’s Fine Jewelry
11858 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio,, TX 78230
Ph: 210-493-4301
welry.com

Resume	. Since: 1977. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	NO
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	GIA
Master Stone Set	YES DIAMOND
Cut Evaluation Tools	IDEAL SCOPE
Cut Info in Report	GIA system. Full gemstone analysis with microscopy.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Numismatics, estate jewelry and US stamps. IRS expert.
Special Policies	Most time appraisals while you wait, computerized with digital photos through scope and/or camera. On appraisals.
Unique Services	Mobile lab and while you wait services
Turnaround	While you wait or one to two days. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	NO
Opinion	There is no conflict of interest in the buying or selling of jewelry, etc. Strictly unbiased and honest appraising. We describe the item to a degree of a word picture, so it can be replaced in like, kind and quality and with the correct value to not cost the client any out of pocket dollars. We do the work while they watch and wait and answer all questions to make an informed client and to feel better about this experience. I have completed thousands of appraisals of over millions of dollars of value,