The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser
Scott Papper, GG, ASA, ARM, CMA, RMV, ISA AM, RGA, IMJVA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP
I am a fourth-generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, appraisal reviewer, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, consultant, conference presenter, and expert witness. I own and operate an NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory, adhering to recognized professional standards in gemological evaluation. In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and industry professionals, I have 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), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Recognized as an expert in my field, I have provided expert witness testimony in both civil and federal court.
I offer appraisal services for a variety of intended uses, including estate and probate needs, post-loss and post-damage, seized property, scheduling insurance, dissolution of marriage, noncash charitable contribution, forced liquidation, and more. My Appraisal Reports are prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and are considered Qualified Appraisals as defined in 26 CFR § 1.170A – 17 of the federal tax code.
In addition to owning an NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory (CGL #59), I have earned the following gem-, jewelry-, and appraisal-related credentials:
- Graduate Gemologist (GIA)
- Accredited Senior Appraiser, Gems & Jewelry (ASA)
- Accredited Senior Appraiser, Appraisal Review & Management (ASA)
- Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA)
- Registered Master Valuer (Master Valuer International)
- Accredited Member (ISA)
- Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG)
- Applied Jewelry Professional (GIA)
- Certified Senior Management Professional (JA)
- Certified Senior Sales Professional (JA)
- Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA)
- International Member (JVA)
- Certified Cultured Pearl Specialist (CPAA)
I specialize in both contemporary and antique jewelry, as well as diamonds, colored gemstones, watches, pearls, coins, and precious metals.
If I can be of service, please feel free to send me an email: scott@globalgemology.com
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Scott