Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Global Gemology & Appraisals is a dual-certified gemological laboratory owned and operated by:

The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser™
Scott Papper, GG, ASA, ARM, CMA, RMV, ISA AM, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP

Founded in 2017, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Scott Papper, GG, ASA, ARM, CMA, RMV, ISA AM, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP
Gem & Jewelry Forensics

EXPERIENCE

Scott Papper is a fourth-generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, review appraiser, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, consultant, conference presenter, and expert witness.

In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and industry professionals, Scott has been subcontracted to assist in the valuation of jewelry and watches seized by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).

Recognized as an expert in his field, Scott has provided testimony in multiple courts of law.

CREDENTIALS

GIA - GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST (GG)
Graduate Gemologist is the highest credential awarded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the field of Gemology. GIA’s Graduate Gemologist program teaches both the technical and the practical skills needed to evaluate diamonds, colored gemstones and pearls. Topics covered in this program include diamonds and diamond grading, colored stones and colored stones grading, gem identification, equipment and instrumentation, gem treatments and imitations, as well as market and supply chains. The Graduate Gemologist credential may be earned upon completion of five (5) online courses and three (3) hands-on lab courses.

ASA - ACCREDITED SENIOR APPRAISER, GEMS & JEWELRY (ASA)
To become an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in the Gems & Jewelry (GJ) discipline of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), one must have an approved gemological diploma, a college degree or meet educational equivalency requirements, have at least five (5) years of full-time appraisal experience, must be current with USPAP requirements, must have completed the ASA Ethics Exam, the ASA GJ Principles of Value courses, and the GJ Discipline Exam.  An Accredited Senior Appraiser must complete at least one hundred (100) hours of continuing education every five (5) years for reaccreditation.

ASA - ACCREDITED SENIOR APPRAISER, APPRAISAL REVIEW & MANAGEMENT (ARM)
The Accredited Senior Appraiser designation in Appraisal Review and Management (ARM) is awarded to Accredited Members of the ASA who've complete courses focused on appraisal review methodology, and who submit a graded Appraisal Review Report demonstrating competency in the discipline.

NAJA - CERTIFIED MASTER APPRAISER (CMA #21814)
Certified Master Appraiser is the highest credential awarded by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). A Certified Master Appraiser must have been engaged in the practice of writing gem and jewelry appraisals for at least seven (7) years and have accumulated a minimum of nineteen (19) education points. A Certified Master Appraiser must have successfully completed the NAJA Appraisal Studies Course as well as the practical appraisal examination. A Certified Master Appraiser must have an NAJA Accredited Gem Laboratory and must complete sixteen (16) hours of continuing education each year to maintain Certified status.

MASTER VALUER INTERNATIONAL - REGISTERED MASTER VALUER (RMV #010725266)
The Registered Master Valuer credential is a distinguished designation awarded by Master Valuer International, recognizing individuals who have achieved advanced expertise in gem and jewelry appraisal. This prestigious credential is awarded upon successful completion of the rigorous Master Valuer International Jewelry Appraisal Program. Eligibility requires candidates to hold a gemological diploma from a recognized educational institution, ensuring a strong foundational knowledge in gemology prior to specializing in valuation.

ISA - ACCREDITED MEMBER (ISA AM)
To earn the Accredited Member designation from the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), one must complete training in appraisal theory, methodology, ethics, and report-writing standards, USPAP coursework, have three or more years of market-related experience, 700 documented hours of appraisal-related experience, and submit a sample Appraisal Report for peer review.

USGI - REGISTERED GEMOLOGIST APPRAISER (RGA)
Registered Gemologist Appraiser is the highest credential awarded by the United States Gemological Institute (USGI) -- formerly the International School of Gemology (ISG). The USGI Registered Gemologist Appraiser for Professionals Program is designed for those who have earned gemological diplomas from other accepted schools. It is composed of four (4) courses: Introduction to Watches, Created and Treated Gemstones, Jewelry Insurance Appraisal, and Evaluating Damage Jewelry. The Introduction to Watches and Created and Treated Gemstones courses are intended to bring the student’s gemology education up to the level required for our Registered Gemologist Appraiser program. Prior completion of NAJA’s Appraisal Studies Course was credited as equivalent to the Jewelry Insurance Appraisal course. The Evaluating Damaged Jewelry course is unique in the industry and is required of all RGA candidates.

USGI - CERTIFIED WATCH PROFESSIONAL
The Certified Watch Professional designation is awarded by the United States Gemological Institute (USGI) upon completion of a comprehensive horological education program tailored for watchmakers, jewelry appraisers, and retail professionals. The course covers the evolution of timekeeping, mechanical watch anatomy, major brands and materials, grey-market and current market trends, as well as best practices in watch care, servicing, authentication, and valuation methodology.

GIA - APPLIED JEWELRY PROFESSIONAL (AJP)
Applied Jewelry Professional is a credential awarded by GIA upon the completion of the following three (3) courses: Jewelry Essentials, Diamond Essentials and Colored Stones Essentials. The Applied Jewelry Professional program covers topics such as jewelry designs, setting styles, jewelry care, as well as basic information about diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds.  The Applied Jewelry Professional (formerly Accredited Jewelry Professional) credential may be earned upon the completion of three (3) online courses.

GIA - GRADUATE DIAMONDS
The Graduate Diamonds diploma program examines the technical expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a seasoned professional. This diploma program explores the GIA diamond grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut and carat weight – and how they affect diamond value. Students use professional diamond grading equipment for the purposes of examining a diamond’s quality characteristics to grade and identify diamonds.  The Graduate Diamonds credential may be earned upon the completion of two (2) online courses and one (1) hands-on lab course.

GIA - GRADUATE COLORED STONES
The Graduate Colored Stones diploma program explores more than 60 species of common and collector gemstones found in the marketplace. Subjects covered include the GIA Colored Stone Grading System, gemstone formation, composition, sources and how to distinguish natural, treated and laboratory-grown gemstones. Students learn how to operate gemological equipment effectively to identify gemstones, as well as learn about the different value factors of colored gems.  The Graduate Colored Stones credential may be earned upon the completion of three (3) online courses, one (1) practical gem identification course, and one (1) hands-on lab course.

GIA - GRADUATE PEARLS
The Graduate Pearls diploma program teaches GIA’s 7 Pearl Value Factors™: size, shape, color, luster, surface quality, nacre quality and matching – the essential criteria for assessing the value and beauty of pearls. The program also discusses how market factors and the supply chain affect value. The Graduate Pearls credential may be earned upon the completion of one (1) online course and one (1) hands-on lab course.

AGA - ACCREDITED SENIOR GEMOLOGIST
The Accredited Senior Gemologist title is awarded to voting members of the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA). This designation represents individuals who believe in excellence and are dedicated to establishing the highest ethical and professional standards of practice in the gemological profession. Professional references and educational requirements must be met, as well as having an approved gemological credential .

JA - CERTIFIED SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (CSMP)
The Certified Senior Sales Professional designation is awarded by Jewelers of America (JA) upon successful completion of two (2) certified exams. This certification requires moderate to advanced sales skills and knowledge of a jewelry sales professional, and at least one (1) year’s experience.

JA - CERTIFIED SENIOR SALES PROFESSIONAL (CSSP)
The Certified Senior Sales Professional designation is awarded by JA upon successful completion of two (2) certified exams. This certification requires moderate to advanced sales skills and knowledge of a jewelry sales professional, and at least one (1) year’s experience.

JVA - JVA REGISTERED VALUER
The Jewellery Valuers of America (JVA) awards the prestigious title of JVA Registered Valuer® to applicants who hold recognized gemological and diamond grading qualifications, possess an accredited appraisal qualification, and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the jewelry industry. Candidates must also submit a sample valuation portfolio for review by the JVA Accreditation Panel.

CPAA - CERTIFIED CULTURED PEARL SPECIALIST
The CPAA Certified Cultured Pearl Specialist designation is awarded by the Cultured Pearl Association of America upon the completion of the PAO Pearl Specialist Course. The course discusses the location, history, value factors, and culturing process behind many varieties of cultured pearls including akoya, freshwater, Tahitian, and South Sea.

LAB CERTIFICATION

Our dual-certified gem lab meets and exceeds the minimum gemological equipment requirements set forth by the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) and National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA).

AGA CERTIFIED GEMOLOGICAL LABORATORY (CGL #59)
The AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory (CGL) program, founded in 1982, was designed to establish consistent standards for gemological laboratories and help boost public confidence. To earn CGL certification, laboratories must employ qualified gemologists and possess essential equipment for tasks common in the gem and jewelry industry. Laboratories undergo annual reviews, with certification valid for five years, subject to recertification.

NAJA ACCREDITED GEMOLOGICAL LABORATORY
NAJA Accredited Gem Lab certification represents the highest standard of excellence among gemological laboratories, dedicated to upholding ethical and professional practices. In addition to meeting educational prerequisites and equipment standards, NAJA Accredited Gem Labs must be overseen by a Certified NAJA Member.

EQUIPMENT

Our certified gemological laboratory is equipped with both standard and advanced instrumentation, ensuring precise and comprehensive gemstone analysis. Our equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following:

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) precious metals analyzer
GIA iD100 lab-grown diamond detector (fluorescence spectrometer)
Natural diamond color grading master set
Gemological microscope
Refractometer
Spectroscope
Dichroscope
Polariscope
Fiber optic lighting
Longwave & shortwave UV lighting
Precious metals thermal conductivity unit

This state-of-the-art equipment allows for accurate identification, grading, and valuation of diamonds, colored gemstones, and precious metals.

EDUCATION

ACCREDITED GEMOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION (AGA)
2024 - Diamonds From All Angles Virtual Conference

AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY (AGS)
2023 - Advanced Personal Property Appraisal Course

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS (ASA)
2025 - How Diminution in Value Affects Fair Market Value
2025 - Appraisal Review & Management Application
2024 - Litigation Services for Appraisers
2024 - Managing an Expert Witness Practice
2024 - Expert Witness Engagements: From First Contact Through Payment
2024 - Art of Remote Testimony
2024 - Appraisal Review & Management - Overview & Development
2024 - C.R.A.C. Can Save Your Life! ...Professional Life, That Is!
2024 - Applying USPAP in an Appraisal Review
2024 - Evaluating Jadeite
2024 - Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Advanced Assignments: Development and Report Writing
2024 - Necessary Preparation for Depositions and Key Distinctions Between Deposition and Trial Testimony
2024 - The Daubert Standard: An In-Depth Review of the Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony
2024 - Mistakes to Avoid in Litigation Appraisals
2023 - Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Insurance Scheduling
2023 - Appraising The Jewelry After It's Gone
2023 - Tough Talks, Difficult Discussions and Crucial Conversations

APPRAISERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (AAA)
2024 - USPAP 7 Hour Update (Valid through 05/31/2026)
2022 - USPAP 7 Hour Update
2021 - Working with Auction Houses
2021 - Appraising Watches in 2021
2021 - A Defensible Appraisal Report
2020 - Market Analysis: When, Where, and How Much to Write
2020 - Theory and Methodology of Appraising
2020 - Research Methods for Appraisers
2020 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Appraising
2020 - Appraisal Writing Workshop
2020 - USPAP 15 Hour Course

CHRISTIE'S EDUCATION
2024 - Watches
2023 - Jewellery: Gemstones, Metal, Fashion, Film and Objets d'art
2022 - Studio Jewelry: From Mid-Century Pioneers to Contemporary Jewelry Masters
2019 - History of Jewellery Design: 1880 to Now

CULTURED PEARL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (CPAA)
2023 - PAO Pearl Specialist Course

GEM CERTIFICATION & ASSURANCE LAB (GCAL)
2024 - Facts, Fiction, and FAQs - Exploring Nuances of Lab Grown vs. Natural Diamonds

GEMMOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN (GEM-A)
2025 - Gem Intro

GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (GIA)
2023 - Gem Access
2023 - Pearl Grading Lab
2022 - Gem Access
2022 - Introduction to Gemstone and Jewelry Photography
2022 - Ruby: Country of Origin Determination
2021 - Continuing Education Program
2020 - Jewelry Forensics
2020 - Continuing Education Program
2019 - Continuing Education Program
2019 - Pearls
2017 - Gem Identification Lab
2017 - Colored Stones Lab
2017 - Diamond Grading Lab
2017 - Jewelry Essentials
2016 - Gem Identification
2012 - Colored Stones
2011 - Colored Stones Essentials
2010 - Diamonds and Diamond Grading
2010 - Diamond Essentials

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS (ISA)
2025 - Diminution of Value
2025 - Jewelry from Designers to Diamonds, is Your Client a Collector or Investor?
2025 - Tiffany and Co. Identification / Bird on a Rock: An Insiders Guide to Preparing a Blue Box Appraisal

JEWELERS OF AMERICA (JA)
2023 - Management Professional Certification Exam - Level 2
2023 - Management Professional Certification Exam - Level 1
2023 - Sales Professional Certification Exam - Level 2
2023 - Sales Professional Certification Exam - Level 1

MASTER VALUER INTERNATIONAL
2025 - Master Valuer International Jewelry Appraisal Program

MATSON & ASSOCIATES
2023 - Effective Expert Witnessing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWELRY APPRAISERS (NAJA)
2025 - ACE©It Virtual Summer Conference
2021 - ACE©It Virtual Winter Conference
2020 - Jewelry History, Specific Jewelry Types, Expert Witness & More
2019 - Appraisal Theory & Methodology

SEAK - THE EXPERT WITNESS TRAINING COMPANY
2023 - How to Testify as an Expert Witness at Deposition & Trial

TRIAL GUIDES
2023 - Selecting and Presenting a Bulletproof Expert Witness
2023 - Expert Witnesses: Maximizing Impact from Yours and Minimizing Theirs

UNITED STATES GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (USGI)
Formerly the International School of Gemology (ISG)
2025 - Certified Watch Professional
2023 - Created and Treated Gemstones
2023 - Introduction to Watches
2023 - Evaluating Damaged Jewelry
2023 - Litigation and Expert Witness for Appraisers

WATCH CERTIFICATION SERVICES OF AMERICA (WATCH CSA)
2024 - The Rolex Geek Master Class
2024 - Watch Authentication: A Process For Identifying Super Fakes

professional affiliations

ACCREDITED GEMOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION (AGA)
Established in 1974, AGA is an independent, international, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in gemology and upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in: gemological education, scientific gemological research, and identification and quality determination of gem material and jewelry.

Active Member: 2023 to Present
Membership Level: Voting Member

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS (ASA)
Originally founded in 1936 and later incorporated in 1952, ASA is the world’s largest and oldest multi-disciplinary appraiser organization. ASA’s purpose is to equip its members with the knowledge and professionalism to meet the highest standards of professional appraisal practice.

Active Member: 2024 to Present
Membership Level: Accredited Member

GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (GIA)
Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America is a nonprofit institute dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. In the 1940s, GIA established the “4Cs” and the International Diamond Grading System™ – to this day, the worldwide standard for evaluating diamond quality.

Active Member: 2010 to Present
Membership Level: Alumni

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS (ISA)
Founded in 1979, the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is a leading professional personal property appraisal association, representing the most highly trained and rigorously tested independent appraisers in the United States and Canada. ISA is a not-for-profit, member-driven association, formed to support member needs and enhance public trust by producing qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in personal property appraising.

Active Member: 2024 to Present
Membership Level: Accredited Member

UNITED STATES GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (USGI)
Formerly Known As the International School of Gemology (ISG)
Established in the late 1990s, the United States Gemological Institute (formerly known as the International School of Gemology) is an independent gemology school focusing on education in gemology and appraisals, as well as providing advanced training in the areas of jewelry forensics and expert witness for appraisers.

Active Member: 2023 to Present
Membership Level: Alumni

JEWELERS OF AMERICA (JA)
Jewelers of America was founded in 1906, by jewelers for jewelers, with a desire to advance the professionalism and ethics of the jewelry industry. Today, as the leading non-profit jewelry association in the United States, Jewelers of America Members stand as the most trustworthy, informed and professional jewelry businesses in the United States and beyond.

Active Member: 2023 to Present
Membership Level: Certified Member

JEWELLERY VALUERS ASSOCIATION (JVA)
The Jewellery Valuers Association (JVA) is a professional organization based in the United Kingdom dedicated to promoting excellence, ethics, and education among jewelry valuers. It serves as the UK and Ireland’s only independent governing body solely focused on valuation professionals within the jewelry, gemstone, and watch industries.

Active Member: 2025 to Present
Membership Level: International Member (IMJVA 25305)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWELRY APPRAISERS (NAJA)
The NAJA is dedicated to promoting stringent quality standards for gem and jewelry appraisers. The association was founded in 1981 on the premise that the specialized field of gem and jewelry appraising deserved representation on a professional basis. The NAJA fulfills the need for an appraisal organization focused solely on the specific value factors inherent in gems and jewelry, that were not being addressed sufficiently by the multidisciplinary appraisal associations of the day.

Active Member: 2018 to Present
Membership Level: Certified Member

THE FLORIDA BAR
The Florida Bar is the official organization that regulates and serves attorneys in the state of Florida. Established by the Florida Supreme Court, it is responsible for licensing lawyers, enforcing professional and ethical standards, and providing continuing legal education. In addition to its regulatory role, the Bar offers resources for legal professionals, supports access to justice initiatives, and provides the public with tools to find and evaluate attorneys.

Active Member: 2025 to Present
Membership Level: Affiliate Member

Conference Presentations

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWELRY APPRAISERS (NAJA)
2025 - “Trademark Identification for Jewelry Appraisers”, by Scott Papper - ACE©It Virtual Summer Conference