SELL YOUR JEWELRY

Have your jewelry evaluated by a trusted industry expert.  Scott Papper is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, Certified Master Appraiser, Registered Gemologist Appraiser, and Applied Jewelry Professional who specializes in modern jewelry, vintage and antique jewelry, diamonds, colored gems, pearls, watches and pocket watches, coins, and more.


(By Appointment Only)

email:  scott@globalgemology.com

CREDENTIALS

Scott Papper, GIA GG, CMA, RGA, AJP

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.

Certified Master Appraiser (CMA)
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 achieve sixteen (16) hours of continuing education each year to maintain Certified status.

Registered Gemologist Appraiser (RGA)
Registered Gemologist Appraiser is the highest credential awarded by the International School of Gemology (ISG), earned upon the completion of the following eight (8) courses:  Introduction to Watches, Pearls, Diamonds, Tools and Techniques, Colored Gemstones, Created and Treated Gems, Evaluating Damaged Jewelry, and Personal Property Appraisal.

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.

ITEMS WE Purchase

Scrap Gold

Modern, Vintage & Antique Jewelry

Watches & Pocket Watches

Diamonds

Colored Gems

Pearls

Coins

CONTACT

Email:  scott@globalgemology.com

Call or Text:  (888) 898-6963

Fax:  (888) 388-1412

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