Gemstone & Jewelry Appraisal Consultants: 1

Scott Papper, GG, CMA, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP

I am a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness.  In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, I have also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the US Coast Guard.  

I have experience as an expert witness, having provided successful litigation support in multiple cases involving gems and jewelry.

I have earned the following gem-, jewelry-, and appraisal-related credentials throughout my career:

- Graduate Gemologist (GG) -- GIA

- Certified Master Appraiser (CMA) -- NAJA

- Registered Gemologist Appraiser (RGA) -- ISG

- Graduate Diamonds (GD) -- GIA    

- Graduate Colored Stones (GCS) -- GIA

- Graduate Pearls (GP) -- GIA

- Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) -- GIA

- Accredited Gemological Laboratory -- NAJA

- Certified Senior Management Professional (CSMP) -- JA

- Certified Senior Sales Professional (CSSP) -- JA

- Accredited Senior Gemologist -- AGA

- Certified Cultured Pearl Specialist -- CPAA

Contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation, to determine whether my skillset can useful in your case.