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
ResumeResumeSince: 1985.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesIt is inappropriate and a conflict to suggest alternatives.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationAll ASA Seminars/conferences, all AGA seminars/conferences, ASA GJ205, continuing education ranks high to keep up on market changes.
Master Stone SetGIA Master Color Graded Diamond Set
Cut Evaluation ToolsSarin, AGS Aset, Ideal-Scope, AGA Certified Laboratory
Cut Info in ReportEverything is included to help you make the best evaluation on your stone. The complete diamond is graded listing all its proportions.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseModern and old cut diamonds, antique and estate jewelry, reproductions, treatments in diamonds and color stones.
Special PoliciesI 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 ServicesAppointments are in my office and I travel with my equipment and lab.
PublicationsContributor to the ASA Jewelry Appraisal Handbook
TurnaroundSame 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 BusinessesOf course, any conflict is discussed prior to any work being performed by the appraiser.
OpinionHonest 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
ResumeSince: 2001.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationAdvanced Personal Property Appraising with AGS. Member of the NAJA. Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser AGS Graduate Gemologist with GIA.
Master Stone Setyes master set of 6 diamonds
Cut Evaluation Toolsmicroscope, Asset (AGS)
Cut Info in Reportuse Asset to grade cut grades AGS
Other Areas Of Expertisetook AGTA lab rubies emeralds and sapphires
Unique Servicesmobile lab, will meet in bank vaults, or at home.
Turnaroundif 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 Businessesi appraise for several jewelry stores outside of my area. they do not have a gemologist, so it should not be a conflict
Opinionappraising 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
ResumeSince: 1982.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationDiamond cut grading seminar GIA. NAJA Conferance 2007. AGTA educational seminars 2007.
Master Stone SetMaster color grading diamonds
Cut Evaluation ToolsProportionscope / proportion reticle attachment for microscope / milimeter reticle attachment for microscope
Cut Info in ReportShape & 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 ExpertiseColored stone treatments, antique jewelry, watches, sterling flatware & holloware
TurnaroundClients 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
ResumeResumeSince: 1996.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesI would not do that because that would be a conflict of interest. In appraising I believe you should remain neutral.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationNone recently, however is continue to learn new things every day.
Master Stone SetYes, CZ’s
Cut Evaluation ToolsFirescope
Cut Info in ReportTable percentage, depth percentage, pavillion depth percentage.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseI 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 ServicesI have a mobile gem lab and have done in home appraisals for private as well as retail clients, banks, etc...
TurnaroundI 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 BusinessesMy 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.
OpinionIntergrity 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
ResumeSince: 1985.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationUniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practices
Master Stone SetDiamond master set of 8 diamonds ranging into fancy yellow
Other Areas Of Expertiseantique and reproduction jewelry
PublicationsThe Guide
Turnaround   Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other BusinessesWe 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
Resumewww.jordansjewelry.com.  Since: 1983.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesOur appraisal practice provides accurate non bias information. We report value we do not set values.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationTheory and Methodology for Gems and Jewelry Specialization, Appraisers Association of America.
Master Stone SetWe have both.
Cut Info in ReportShape & 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 ExpertiseInsurance replacement of jewelry, gemstones, watches, sterling flatware & holloware.

State approved Continuing Education Instructor. "Jewelry Appraisals and Their Impact." "Jewelry Claims Handling."
Unique ServicesPortable Laboratory providing on-site appraisals of jewelry collections. Educating client and consulting.
PublicationsContinuing 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.
TurnaroundImmediate. 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 BusinessesAs 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.
OpinionIt 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
ResumeSince: 2008.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesI prefer to stay netural.
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Master Stone SetCZ
Unique ServicesMobil lab, I will travel anywhere in the USA
TurnaroundAs 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 BusinessesI 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.
OpinionA 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
ResumeSince: 1979.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    Fee Schedule
Recent EducationNational Association of Jewelry Appraisers educational conference in Tuscon 02-05 and Cincinatti in 08-05
Cut Evaluation ToolsGEM Proportionscope
Cut Info in ReportTotal depth %, Table %, Pavilion depth %, Crown angle, Culet, Girdle thickness.
Unique ServicesMobile lab
TurnaroundApproximately 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
ResumeSince: 1977.  Court Witness: Sell Retail:
Suggest AlternativesNO
ChargesPer Item  Per Time  Percentage    
Recent EducationGIA
Master Stone SetYES DIAMOND
Cut Evaluation ToolsIDEAL SCOPE
Cut Info in ReportGIA system. Full gemstone analysis with microscopy.
Other Areas Of ExpertiseNumismatics, estate jewelry and US stamps. IRS expert.
Special PoliciesMost time appraisals while you wait, computerized with digital photos through scope and/or camera. On appraisals.
Unique ServicesMobile lab and while you wait services
TurnaroundWhile 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 BusinessesNO
OpinionThere 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,

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