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The following links are provided as a courtesy to our readers and members, and do not imply endorsement by NAJA.
AccreditedJewelryAppraisers.com
Accredited Jewelry Appraisers, LLC, is a fully equipped gemological laboratory serving the Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland area since 1988. Founder, Jeff Allinson is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), a Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, and has over 30 years of experience in the jewelry industry.
www.Adrian-Smith.co.uk
Adrian S Smith FGA is based in Scotland and is the only Independent Appraiser in Scotland that offers a “while-you-watch” service. Adrian offers a very personal service for all types of jewellery appraisal work. 30 years experience.
www.Independent-Jewellery-Valuers.org
Members: The AIJV has a worldwide membership of truly independent Jewellery Appraisers and Valuers.
Members abide by our strictly enforced Code of Ethics regarding integrity, conduct, professionalism and, of course, independence.
Main aims: To promote the Independent Valuer and the benefits of using their services, to the Public, the Retail Jewellers and the Insurance Industry.
To facilitate an international support network to overcome the challenges that are unique to the Appraiser and Valuer who places independence and objectivity above profit.
www.Antiquediamond.com
Michael Goldstein Ltd is the source for antique diamonds. Free priceguide available as well as essential market commentary. We are active buyers of diamonds and jewelry.
www.ASJRA.net
The Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts, LLC is an organization dedicated to the advancement of jewelry studies and committed to the dissemination of jewelry scholarship. ASJRA takes a broad approach to the subject, seeking to understand and place jewelry within a variety of contexts, including from the ancient past to present day, the decorative arts, and fashion. Membership is open to all those interested in jewelry history studies.
www.AuctionMarketResource.com
Comprehensive database for antique to contemporary jewelry sold at auction Over 22000 previously sold items inspected by gemologist appraisers. Suitable for comparables research for estate departments and fair market value appraisals. Affordable unlimited time usage with charges for a day, a week, a month, six months or a year. New Feature: over 370 hallmarks, trademarks and signatures available for verification of authenticity.
D Atlas & Co., Inc.
Jewelry, Diamonds, Fine Watches, and Gem BUYERS, Established 1898, David Atlas has 42+ years of experience and is highly credentialed. When your clients wish to sell jewelry, we are the safest NAJA resource you can consult. Highest prices, written offers, immediate payment.
DGLA
Independent, fully qualified appraisers with a deep understanding of how to give both the retail consumer and the trade proper grading and evaluation of diamonds, colored gems and jewelry. David Atlas has decades of experience and provides rapid response time combined with reasonable fees. DGLA works for US consumers as well as major chains both in the USA and in India.
www.Diamonds.net/news
Rapaport News is a 24/7 global news network providing the most up-to-date industry information including market reports and in-depth articles to take you inside the market in real time, online. We don’t just tell you what is happening. We explain why it is happening and how it will impact your business..
www.dmgantiqueshows.com
dmg world media is proud to produce five unique trade shows focused on antiques, art and antique jewelry. Each show is designed to fill a need of the particular exhibitors and attendees that visit the show. We work hard to bring quality merchandise to the show floor while also marketing our events to those with a serious interest in antiques of all kinds. Please take the time to visit our website to learn more about our events.
www.EichhornJewelry.com
Eichhorn Jewelry Inc. has been in business since August 1965. We specialize in diamonds, green gemstone jewelry, estate jewelry, engraving, watch repairs, appraisals and much more. Please check out our website to see what we can do for you!
www.GemAppraisers.com
AGA has cooperated with NAJA in developing these Cut Class gradings for round and fancy shaped diamonds. This can be a great aid in appraising and is an automated system provided at no cost.
www.GemDialogue.com
A portable and uniform color description system for gemstones and color diamonds As an appraiser, GemDialogue provides color reference points for color recollection as opposed to just verbal descriptions.
www.GemLabReport.com
Los Angeles International Gemological Laboratory is an independent gem laboratory that identifies, appraises and evaluates diamonds, colored gemstones, jewelry and watches for both the trade and private individuals.
Our Appraisers are highly qualified professionals with credentials form major appraisal organizations and gemological institutions who are trained to provide dependable, fast, consistent and accurate reports.
www.Gemcorp-Appraisers.com
www.Gemcorp-Appraisers.com is Atlanta’s preferred independent appraiser, gem laboratory and consults for fine jewelry and gems. For over 25 years, Gemcorp has been serving the public, banks, attorneys, insurance companies, businesses and numerous government agencies throughout the southeast to the highest degree of professional excellence and ethics.
www.GemGuide.com
The Guide is an internationally recognized trade publication and an industry leader for diamond and gem pricing and gem market news. Guide Appraisal Software is a companion product offering an easy, fast, and accurate solution to professionally prepared documents.
www.GemologyTools.com
Gemology Tools is a computer program with an extensive set of "tools" for the gemologist or the gemology student/enthusiast. New to GT are the Gemstone Database (which gives you access to over 1,450 gemstone species, varieties, trade names and misnomers), the Inclusion Gallery and the Gemstone Separator. Also included are diamond and colored stone weight estimators, a round diamond recutting analyzer and much more
www.Gemstone.org
ICA is the only worldwide organization created for the benefit of the global colored gemstone industry and is devoted to advancing and promoting the knowledge and appreciation of colored gemstones. ICA's network is comprised of members from sourcing, producing, and consuming countries. Gemstone information, industry news, and links to ICA's magazine - InColor - can be found at www.gemstone.org
www.JASOWA.com
Jewelry Appraisal Services of Washington (JASOWA) is Karen Jensen's appraisal business, located in Tacoma, WA. Contact her for all your jewelry appraisal needs. She is available for public speaking, consumer consultations as well as what she loves best - appraising!
www.JewelAppraise.com
Joseph P.Clifford GG, RMV#04150577, Member NAJA an Independent appraiser of jewelry and gemstones works out of his office in Patchogue N.Y. and services the Suffolk County area. Appraisal services include Insurance,Estate,Liquidation and Donation Appraisals.We also offer Gemstone Identification and Resale Valuations.
www.JewelryandRelatedArts.com
Adornment, the Newsletter of Jewelry & Related Arts. Adornment is the only journal published in the United States dedicated to the discussion of ancient, antique, and period jewelry, costume jewelry and contemporary studio jewelry. It also
reports on objects of precious materials and historic costume.
www.Jewelry-Appraisers.com
An independent appraiser of jewelry and gemstones works out of her office in Cary, NC and services the surrounding areas including but not limited to: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, all areas of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. She has a state of the art portable gem lab and can travel to any location based on job requirements. Appraisals are performed while the client waits and at no time is the jewelry left or sent to another location. Her appraisals are detailed and professional and have received positive feedback from retailers, insurance companies and private individuals.
www.JewelryAppraisalService.com
David Buchkosky's Jewelry Appraisal Service has been providing fine jewelry appraisal in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding area since 1986. Some of our services include: Insurance Appraisal, Estate Appraisal, Liquidation Appraisal. Being a Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA)
www.JewelryBrief.com
The Jewelry Brief features a wide range of fresh and informative content, written for those with a passion for jewelry, to inspire the curious and to be a source for those who want to learn more about jewelry. The Jewelry Brief will educate and entertain its readers by covering the latest jewelry fashion trends, jewelry history, collecting and collections, and gemstones. Sign-up for a free e-mail newsletter.
www.JewelryBuyersandAppraisals.com
David R. Boggess is an independent appraiser/gemologist in Southern California with over 20 years experience. He has a client list that has included nearly every major jeweler, insurance company, and financial institution in the country.
www.JewelryJudge.com
The Jewelry Judge is an innovative association of elite jewelry appraisal professionals that extends throughout the United States and Canada. All of our appraisers are fully qualified with gemological and appraisal training. Our "While You Watch" concept gives you the opportunity to learn and participate in the appraisal process from beginning to end.
www.JewelryHistorians.org
The American Society of Jewelry Historians is an organization dedicated to the study of jewelry history and the dissemination of jewelry related information through its educational programs which includes lectures, special events and a newsletter.
www.Jewelry-Time.com
Mark Bunda, FGAA, AAA. 30 years Decorative Arts experience, specializing 14 years in Diamond & Antique Jewelry Appraisals. Previous Diamond & Jewelry Appraiser; Christie's NY. Litigation, Antique Jewelry & Diamond Engagement Ring Appraisals. While-U-Watch Diamond & Jewelry Appraisers, located near Rockefeller Center, NYC.
www.JustAppraisers.com
David Wolf, GG, ASA - While you watch, in NYC @ 555 5th Ave & our North Jersey lab, we verify lab reports, quality and value for insurance,liquidation or inherited fair market use. Every consultation is independent and open. Whether you are a seller, a buyer or a mediator, we offer the same expert analysis of gem materials including antiques, watches, jade pearls and precious metals.
www.Kassoy.com
For over 75 years, Kassoy has been providing retailer jewelers, apprentices, craftsmen, appraisers and wholesalers with the solutions they need to succeed. From our exclusive gemological instruments and legal-for-trade scales to our wide selection of bench tools and sales aids, and even the latest in inventory management technology, each product is handpicked and thoroughly evaluated by a team of experts to ensure the utmost in performance and value.
www.KimPiracci.com
Kim Piracci, Graduate Gemologist is an independent jewelry appraiser serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Cary and surrounding communities. She is proud of her modern gemological laboratory which allows her to offer appraisals for insurance, re-sale, estate liquidation and donation. Kim is also available for jewelry purchase consultations.
www.KoblenzEstateJewelry.com
Merle S. Koblenz, G.G., of Koblenz & Co. buys, sells, and appraises antique and estate jewelry and does many antique shows across the Northeast annually. The show schedule is always available on our website as is a selection of fine jewelry.
www.ManhattanGIAAlumni.org
The award winning Manhattan Chapter of the GIA Alumni Association in the heart of the jewelry industry having monthly lectures on diverse topics relating to jewelry, gemstones and jewelry history.
www.PlanetaryJewels.com
Balaji Natural Gems brings you the finest quality gem stone jewelry for Vedic astrological and ayurvedic healing. Our Vedic jewelry uses only natural gems selected according to the principles of planetary gemology by our gemologist, Howard Beckman.
www.QLSS.com
Professional Appraisal Software (PAS) is a tool designed to improve the business of appraising. With Professional Appraisal Software (PAS), create reports in your style - quickly and easily. Time is money. Produce professional appraisals and improve your bottom line.
www.SeakExperts.com
SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains detailed listing information on over 1,300 medical, technical and scientific expert witnesses and consultants nationwide. Listed expert witnesses deal directly with the retaining party and bill directly for their entire agreed upon fee, with no additional costs for the retaining party to bear.
www.TheJewelryAppraiser.com
I do a couple of different forensic finger print of your Diamond and also other testing. This will ensure both of us that your Diamond has not been switched or damaged. I work by appointment only. We are here 6 days a week and 12 hours each of those days. I do the appraisals right in front of you while you watch, wait and learn.
www.The-Appraisal-Place.com
Joseph W. Tenhagen Appraisals, Inc. and Tenhagen Gemological Laboratory has been providing appraisal reports, diamond and colored stone grading reports in the Miami, Florida area since 1970. Joe Tenhagen has been an independent appraiser since 2000. He has experience in all facets of jewelry and gemstone appraisal services, as well as an experienced expert witness and held numerous teaching positions.
www.TheGemLab-ICGA.com
Mark T. Cartwright is currently a Certified Senior Member of NAJA and holds the additional, tested designations of International Society of Appraisers Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (ISA-CAPP), American Gem Society Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ICGA), Jewelers Education Foundation Advanced Personal Property Appraiser (APPA) and Graduate Gemologist, GIA. The Gem Lab, ICGA is an independent, accredited gemological laboratory providing expert appraisals, consultations and lab reports to the public and Trade. We do not buy or sell jewelry or gemstones and can provide a truly independent perspective. Besides a ridiculous number of initials after his name, Mark has also completed the Appraisal Foundation’s 15-hour USPAP course and has over 25 years experience appraising jewelry..
www.ArtGuideSource.com
A directory of contemporary artist/designer/metalsmith hallmarks and trade marks provides a valuable resource for the art jewelry appraiser. CDROMs are available which highlight the works of several hundred contemporary art jewelers.
Trade Press
www.IDEXonline.com
IDEX Online is an inovative diamond & jewelry trading envfironment linking diamond merchants and jewelers around the world. IDEX offers everything from breaking news to indepth anaysis, from mining to retailing, offline and online.
