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Global Gemology & Appraisals - About Us


​Global Gemology & Appraisals was founded in 2017 by Scott Papper, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

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(888) 898-6963

ABOUT THE appraiser

Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, Global Gemology & Appraisals

​Scott Papper
GIA GG, AJP, ​CMA (NAJA)

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​• Graduate Gemologist
• Certified Master Appraiser
​• Jewelry Buyer
• Published Author​
Scott is a 4th generation estate jewelry and diamond buyer whose family business was established in 1915.  He studied diamonds and gemology at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Robert Mouawad Campus in Carlsbad, California.  In 2017, Scott achieved one of the industry's most prestigious credentials, when he became a GIA Graduate Gemologist.

Scott is also a GIA Applied Jewelry Professional and has over 10 years of full-time experience buying estate jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, coins, watches and other items of value.

In the summer of 2017, Scott founded Global Gemology & Appraisals where he has been using his knowledge and experience to provide jewelry liquidation and appraisal services to his clients.

In 2018, Scott became a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA).  He also became a published author, releasing "The Art of Gemology" on Amazon.com in hardcover format, as well as digitally on Blurb.com.

In 2019, Scott continued his education with Christie's New York, furthering his expertise in antique and vintage jewelry.

Later in 2019, Scott achieved Certified Member status in the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

In 2020, Scott became the very first to graduate NAJA's online appraisal studies course, achieving the incredibly-prestigious, Certified Master Appraiser credential.
Credentials - Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, Global Gemology & Appraisals


• Certified Master Appraiser, NAJA

​• GIA Graduate Gemologist

• GIA Diamonds Graduate

• GIA Colored Stones Graduate
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• GIA Applied Jewelry Professional

• ​​Published Author

experience

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• Estate Jewelry Buyer (2009 - Present)

• Jewelry Appraiser (2012 - Present)

• Gemologist (2017 - Present)
Scott Papper's education includes GIA (diamonds & gemology), NAJA (appraisals), AAA (appraisals), Christie's (antique jewelry), and ASA (appraisals)


Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
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​• Jewelry Forensics -- 2020

​• Continuing Education Program -- 2020

​• Continuing Education Program -- 2019

• Pearls - 2019

• Gem Identification Lab -- 2017


• Colored Stones Lab -- 2017

• Diamond Grading Lab -- 2017

• Jewelry Essentials -- 2017

• Gem Identification -- 2016

• Colored Stones -- 2012

• Colored Stones Essentials -- 2011

• Diamonds and Diamond Grading -- 2010

• ​Diamond Essentials -- 2010




National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
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• Appraisal Studies Course, Part II -- 2020

• 
Appraisal Studies Course, Part I -- 2019​




Appraisers Association of America (AAA)
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• Theory and Methodology of Appraising -- 2020

​• Appraisal Writing Workshop -- 2020

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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Appraising -- 2020

• USPAP 15 Hour Course Completed 08/08/2020 (USPAP Compliant through 08/07/2022) - 2020




Christie's Education
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• History of Jewellery Design:  1880 to Now -- 2019​

Lab Equipment

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• Portable Maxi Lab by Gem Instruments

• Binocular Gemological Microscope

​• Synthetic Diamond Screener


• Scale (Grams, Carats & Pennyweights)

• Refractometer

• Polariscope

• Spectroscope

• Chelsea & Hanneman Gem Filters

• Longwave & Shortwave UV

• Fiber Optic Lighting

• Millimeter Gauge
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• ​Jeweler's Loupe

• CZ Master Color Grading Set

• World of Color Communication System
Global Gemology & Appraisals - Contact Us at (888) 898-6963


​Call or Text:
(888) 898-6963
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Email:
scott@globalgemology.com​
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​Deerfield Beach Location
Inside Deerfield Pawn
​618 S. Federal Highway
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441


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Servicing Palm Beach and Martin County.
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • SHOP
  • GEMOLOGY
    • GEM ENCYCLOPEDIA
    • DECORATIVE PRINTS
    • THE ART OF GEMOLOGY
  • APPRAISALS
    • INSURANCE
    • DIVORCE
    • ESTATE TAX
    • ESTATE DISTRIBUTION
    • CHARITABLE DONATION
    • LIQUIDATION
    • APPRAISALS THRU EMAIL
  • SELL YOUR JEWELRY
  • JEWELRY EDUCATION
    • DIAMOND FACTS
    • JEWELER DIRECTORY
    • JEWELRY PERIODS
    • POCKET WATCHES
    • NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY
  • GLOSSARY
  • BLOG