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The following is a list of Graduate Gemologists who have come to our attention in the form of referrals from customers who have used their services and other independent Gemologists. This list is not intended to be an endorsement of their services and should not be construed as such, please conduct your own due diligence before contracting the services of an appraiser just as you should when deciding who to purchase your diamond from. Be sure to discuss the cost of any fees which may be incurred for services rendered with the Gemologist before setting an appointment to avoid any confusion.

If the link is in color, the state is active. If the link is not in color, we have not yet found an independent Graduate Gemologist in that state in which case you should search the American Society of Appraisers ASA Database and search for a person with the designation "Gems & Jewelry" behind their name. Please let us know if you run across somebody that you think should be added to our list... If your state or country does not appear on the list of states below, then it doesn't exist but we'll add it if you find us an independent GIA Graduate Gemologist appraiser for your area☺

If there is not an independent Graduate Gemologist in your area, you might consider using a laboratory that offers verification and forwarding services.

Outside the United States:

Arizona

California

Encino: In Depth Appraisals; Tel: (818) 988-5583
Jennifer Thornton Davis, GIA-GG; ISA-CAPP; ASA-MGA;

Walnut Creek: Jewels by Stacy Appraisals [San Francisco Bay Area] Tel: 925-939-4367
Nancy Stacy-Traham is one of sixty three Master Graduate Gemologists in the country and is the former International Chairperson of the Gems & Jewelry Discipline of the American Society of Appraisers [ASA]. If you're looking for an independent Graduate Gemologist in the San Francisco Bay Area this is a good place to start. Offers Gem Print, verification and forwarding services.

Sacramento: Lebaron Laboratory, Granite Bay; Tel: 916-791-3293
Allison Lebaron, G.J.G., A.S.A., M.G.A.

San Diego: San Diego Gemological Lab
Thom Sorensen Underwood [619] 286-6614 Leases space inside of a retail store, but we have found him to be completely impartial and our clients love him! Thom has seen many of our diamonds over the past few years and rates very highly with our clients!

Colorado

American Gem Registry Inc. – Denver
Neil Beaty, GG(GIA), ISA, NAJA, Telephone (303)223-4944
Neil has been a full time professional jeweler since 1978 and in addition to being a GIA graduate gemologist, he has spent over 20 year mastering the trades of a bench jeweler and has trained dozens of ‘master jewelers’. In 2002 he retired from the bench and started his "appraisals only" service for clients in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Summit county. All services are available while you wait and while you watch. No buying or selling. The lab includes equipment for cut analysis and offers forwarding and verification services.

Anton Nash - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Arthur Anton Skuratowicz CGA GJG (GIA)
Julie Nash ASA GJG (GIA)
Telephone: 1-888-440-6274
Anton Nash is an independent appraisal firm that performs jewelry appraisal for the trade and the public. They have been in business in the Colorado Springs area since 1998, and serve the Colorado Springs, Denver and Pueblo area. They do not buy or sell jewelry. Anton Nash also specializes in jewelry store staff and corporate training as well as offering continuing education to jewelers and gemologists. We also lecture to the consumer on topics like: How to Buy a Diamond Ring, Taking Care of your Jewelry, Buying Colored Stone Jewelry and The Importance of a Professional Appraisal.

Connecticut

New England Gem Lab - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Cindy Lee Konney, G.G., Telephone (860) 434-8885
Email: NewEnglandGemLab@aol.com
Graduate Gemologist, GIA
Registered Jeweler, Certified Gemologist Appraiser, AGS
New England Gemological Laboratory and Appraisal Services, LLC

District of Columbia

Martin Fuller & Associates - McLean, Virginia [right across the bridge from D.C.]
Martin Fuller [703] 442-6690
In-depth gemological evaluation including clarity photographs. Highly recommended by our clients in the Washington D.C. area... Their offices are located just over the bridge! We were originally introduced to Martin by a satisfied client who had used his services and have since sent quite a few very satisfied clients his way... Offers verification and forwarding services.

Florida

Sarasota Gem Lab - Sarasota Florida. Email: sarasotagemlab@hotmail.com
Richard Sherwood, GIA G.G., Telephone: (941) 377-4509
Richard has been active in the industry since 1980, receiving his GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma in 1985. His experience includes 7 yrs "hands on" education from a 3rd generation fine gem dealer & twelve years ownership of a fine estate jewelry store. Concurrently, Richard has been appraising steadily since receiving his G.G. in 1985. In 1999, SGL became solely an independent laboratory that engages in neither buying nor selling. SGL has mobile capabilities, appraising "while you wait" at their lab or the client's location.

Massachusetts

Adamas Gemological Laboratory - Brookline
Martin Haske (617) 232-5508
Want to know who blew the GIA "Brilliance Study" apart within days of its publication? How about what Marcel Tolkowsky didn't say when he published his findings on the perfect proportions for a round brilliant cut diamond? You'll find it on this fascinating web site created by Marty Haske, one of the nation's leading independent Gemologists. This laboratory offers verification and forwarding services.

Art DeMello G.G. - New Bedford
Art DeMello (508) 994-2483 or Email: ademello59@yahoo.com
GIA Graduate Gemologist based in New Bedford Massachusetts (South of Boston) currently works to protect his clients from inaccurate grading, overpayment and Solve Problems with Jewelry Purchases Made. Art works Hard for his people and has the highest reputation in honesty and ethics. Art Gives lots of free advise and direction. He has worked as a Consultant and Buyer for Many Corporate Retailers, Independent Stores and people making internet purchases. Credits include: Appraiser for the Treasury Dept. of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts State Police, Missing Rubies Segment WLNE-6 TV News. AIG Insurance. The New England Patriots, The Boston Red Sox and Member of Massachusetts Bar Association Expert Witnesses and Rominger Legal Experts. Call Art In Boston - 617 742-1630, New Bedford - 508 994-2483, New York City 212 974-2608
Sites: JewelryAppraisal.info and NationalGemologicalLaboratory.com

Michigan

Birmingham Gemological Services - Birmingham
James Krol (248) 644-8828 Highly recommended by our customers...

Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd. - Maumee, Northwest Ohio (close to Southern Michigan)
Jim O’Bryant [419] 897-2138 or Email
Jim is an independent appraiser of gems and jewelry in the Southern Michigan and Northwest Ohio area. He has been active in the jewelry industry for thirty-three years as a retail jeweler, loose diamond and finished jewelry salesman, and vice-president of a diamond importer. For the past 5 years, he has operated Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd. as an independent jewelry appraisal company working with clients referred from the Internet, insurance companies, retail jewelers and attorneys. Gem Appraisal Laboratory is a member firm of the prestigious American Gem Society and is limited to appraisal of jewelry (no buying or selling). Jim holds the title of Certified Gemologist Appraiser. (There are less than 474 such individuals in North America and Graduate Gemologist is a prerequisite for this title.) His gem lab is fully accredited by AGS and is one of ten such firms in the United States and Canada. Appraisals can be done on an appointment basis in the presence of the client.

New Jersey

Just Appraisers - Florham Park, New Jersey, Telephone: (973) 822-2222
David Wolf, ASA, Master Gemologist (MGA). David was President of the New York Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) in 2001. David is one of five designated MGA's in the New York tri-state area...

New York

Just Appraisers - New York, New York, Telephone: (212) 812-7945
David Wolf, ASA, Master Gemologist (MGA). David was President of the New York Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) in 2001. David is one of five designated MGA's in the New York tri-state area...

Manhattan Appraisers LLC - New York, NY, Telephone (212) 764-0471
Justin Krall G.G., A.J.P. After working in the jewelry industry for several years Justin became a member of the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) New York highly respected team of instructors who teach the Institute’s knowledge and research to gem and jewelry professionals throughout the world. While instructing at GIA New York Justin has also earned his A.J.P. Accredited Jewelry Professional and P.G. Pearls Graduate titles. Justin is continuing his career at Manhattan Appraisers, appraising jewelry, diamonds, colored stones, antiques and art.

BUNDA Jewelry Appraisers - New York, NY, Telephone (212) 489-6553
Mark Bunda has 14 years Diamond, Antique & Estate Jewelry Appraising Experience and 30 years general experience in the Decorative Arts. After moving to NYC from Australia to work for Doyle Auctioneers, Mark was a jewelry specialist at Christies™ Park Avenue for 3 years before starting his own Jewelry Appraisal Service in Rockefeller Center in 1993. He is a graduate gemologist (FGAA), USPAP Certified (1999, 2004), a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America & a Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. He was the Honorary Chair for the Lecture Committee of the American Society of Jewelry Historians in 2003 and frequently undertakes public speaking & television appearances on varied jewelry topics.

Ohio

KB Gem & Jewelry Appraisals - Cincinnati, Ohio
Katy E. Bodenburg, G.G., NAJA
Tel: 513-984-1185 or Email
Katy is an independent jewelry appraiser, GIA Graduate Gemologist and Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). Equipped with a portable gem lab, examinations (including grading, testing, and photographs) can be performed in your home or office, while you watch. Appraisal reports are generally finished and delivered to the client within three business days.

Northern Appraisal Services – Columbus, Ohio
Mitchell Dustin, GIA G.G. (GIA), ISA Gina Dustin, GIA G.G.
Tel: 614-898-7927 or Email
Mitchell Dustin is the sole proprietor of Northern Appraisal Services, LLC; an independent jewelry appraisal firm in Columbus, OH. He has over 20 years of experience in gemology, antique jewelry, management, sales, and appraising. He has worked as an independent appraiser for five years. Also in his career in the jewelry industry, he was employed as a jewelry retail store manager, buyer, and broker. Mitchell received his graduate gemologist certificate from the Gemological Institute of America and completed and passed his Certified Gemologist Appraiser exam given by the American Gem Society. He is a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers.

Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd. - Maumee, Ohio
Jim O’Bryant [419] 897-2138 or Email
Jim is an independent appraiser of gems and jewelry in the Southern Michigan and Northwest Ohio area. He has been active in the jewelry industry for thirty-three years as a retail jeweler, loose diamond and finished jewelry salesman, and vice-president of a diamond importer. For the past 5 years, he has operated Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd. as an independent jewelry appraisal company working with clients referred from the Internet, insurance companies, retail jewelers and attorneys. Gem Appraisal Laboratory is a member firm of the prestigious American Gem Society and is limited to appraisal of jewelry (no buying or selling). Jim holds the title of Certified Gemologist Appraiser. (There are less than 474 such individuals in North America and Graduate Gemologist is a prerequisite for this title.) His gem lab is fully accredited by AGS and is one of ten such firms in the United States and Canada. Appraisals can be done on an appointment basis in the presence of the client.

Oregon

Pacific Gemological Lab - Portland, Oregon, Telephone: (503) 274-7022
Mona Miller, GIA Graduate Gemologist, ASA
Highly recommended by several of the independent Graduate Gemologists that we asked for a reference to somebody reputable in Oregon... Several of our clients have used her services and all report high degrees of satisfaction...

Pennsylvania

Accredited Gem Appraisers - Philadelphia (215) 873-2378
Owned and operated by David S. Atlas who is one of the most respected Independent Gemologists in the country. David sits on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and actually trained about half of the American Society of Appraisers' Master Gemologist Appraisers when he was an instructor for the ASA. The site is a wealth of information, especially on cut grading for diamonds. The laboratory is open to the public and the jewelry trade, offering the kind of verification, appraising and forwarding internet clients need.

Texas

Austin Jewelry Appraisers - Austin
Kirk Root [512] 458-8258 owns and operates a jewelry store so we don't exactly consider him to be impartial... But he's definitely the best in the area...

Virginia

Martin Fuller & Associates - McLean [No web site]
Martin Fuller [703] 442-6690
In-depth gemological evaluation including clarity photographs. Highly recommended by our clients in the Washington D.C. area... Their offices are located just over the bridge! We were originally introduced to Martin by a satisfied client who had used his services and have since sent quite a few very satisfied clients his way... Offers verification and forwarding services.

Washington

Associated Gem & Jewelry Appraisals - Seattle [No Web Site]
Christina Harrington [206] 682-5548
We haven't spoken to her yet, but she comes highly recommended by our customers in the Seattle area and by several other Graduate Gemologists who we've spoken to...

Jewelry Appraisal Services of Washington, LLC (JASoWA) - Tacoma
Karen Jensen [253] 471-9669
Karen Jensen has been an independent jewelry appraiser since 1998. Along with being a Graduate Gemologist(GIA), Karen is a Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), an Accredited Senior Gemologist with the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA), a Registered Master Valuer (RMV) and was an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) until 2004. Karen doesn't buy, sell or broker jewelry or gems but consults with her clients about many aspects of the jewelry trade. Whatever she learns, she teaches to her clients. Call her for an appointment for your jewelry appraisal and gem identification needs.

Verification & Inspection Services:

If you can not locate an independent Graduate Gemologist in your area, you might consider using the services of one of the companies listed below who we have investigated and approved for use as an intermediary inspection and verification service. For a nominal fee, these companies will verify the characteristics of the diamond you purchase and provide you with a written appraisal. Please contact each company for the cost and details of their services.

Accredited Gem Appraisers - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Owned & Operated by David Atlas who is one of the most respected Independent Gemologists in the country. David sits on the Board of Directors for the American Gem Society and actually trained about half of the Master Graduate Gemologists in the country when he was an instructor for the GIA. The site is a wealth of information, but the laboratory is closed to the public unless you have a referral from an authorized dealer [like us]. This laboratory offers verification and forwarding services.

Adamas Gemological Laboratory - Brookline, Massachusetts.
Want to know who blew the GIA "Brilliance Study" apart within days of its publication? How about what Marcel Tolkowsky didn't say when he published his findings on the perfect proportions for a round brilliant cut diamond? You'll find it on this web site created by Marty Haske, one of the nation's leading independent Gemologists. This laboratory offers verification and forwarding services.

Diamond Clearing House - Boca Raton, Florida
Bill Lieberum aka "Rock Doc" is one of the nation's leading gemologists and consumer advocates. He offers independent gemological services strictly to the public and does not represent the trade. Offers Gem Print, verification and forwarding services.

In Depth Appraisals; Encino, California. Tel: (818) 988-5583
Jennifer Thornton Davis, GIA-GG; ISA-CAPP; ASA-MGA;

Jewels by Stacy Appraisals - Walnut Creek, CA
Nancy Stacy-Traham is one of sixty three Master Graduate Gemologists in the country and the former President of the American Society of Appraisers. If you're looking for an independent Graduate Gemologist in the San Francisco Bay Area this is a good place to start. Offers Gem Print Services.

Hong Kong

Dominic Mok, Asian Gemmological Institute and Laboratory Ltd.
Tel: 27230429 http://www.agilhk.com Recommended by a client from Hong Kong...

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Outside the United States:

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May we help you find the diamond of your dreams? Send us an email diamonds@niceice.com and tell us what you are looking for. Or give us a call at 206.319.8152 or Toll Free 877.844.5443

May we help you find the diamond of your dreams?
Send us an email diamonds@niceice.com and tell us what you are looking for.
Or give us a call at 206.319.8152 or Toll Free 877.844.5443