About
Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, founded in 2017 by Scott Papper in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Specializing in rare and unusual gems, with diamonds often served as the "side dish".
CREDENTIALS
• CSMP - Certified Senior Management Professional
• CSSP - Certified Senior Sales Professional
EXPERIENCE
Scott Papper is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness. He has performed independent appraisal work for attorneys, estate planning professionals, insurance companies, retail jewelers, pawnshops, other appraisers, and private clients. Scott has acted as an expert witness, having appeared before a Judge in a civil case involving stolen jewelry.
• Global Gemology & Appraisals, 2017-Present
Gemologist, Jewelry Appraiser, Expert Witness, Jewelry Buyer
• Deerfield Pawnbrokers, 2009-2021
Jewelry Appraiser, Jewelry Buyer, Pawnbroker
EDUCATION
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• Pearl Grading Lab -- 2023
• Gem Access -- 2022
• Introduction to Gemstone and Jewelry Photography -- 2022
• Ruby: Country of Origin Determination -- 2022
• Continuing Education Program -- 2021
• 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)
• ACE©It Virtual Winter Conference -- 2021
• Jewelry History, Specific Jewelry Types, Expert Witness & More -- 2020
• Appraisal Theory & Methodology -- 2019
International School of Gemology (ISG)
• Created and Treated Gemstones -- 2023
• Introduction to Watches -- 2023
• Evaluating Damaged Jewelry -- 2023
• Litigation and Expert Witness for Appraisers -- 2023
American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
• Appraising The Jewelry After It's Gone -- 2023
• Tough Talks, Difficult Discussions and Crucial Conversations -- 2023
Appraisers Association of America (AAA)
• USPAP 7 Hour Update Completed 06/27/2022 (USPAP Compliant through 06/24/2024) -- 2022
• Working with Auction Houses -- 2021
• Appraising Watches in 2021 -- 2021
• A Defensible Appraisal Report -- 2021
• 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 -- 2020
Christie's Education
• Jewellery: Gemstones, Metal, Fashion, Film and Objets d'art -- 2023
• Studio Jewelry: From Mid-Century Pioneers to Contemporary Jewelry Masters -- 2022
• History of Jewellery Design: 1880 to Now -- 2019
Jewelers of America (JA)
• 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 -- 2023
Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA)
• PAO Pearl Specialist Course -- 2023
Matson & Associates
• Effective Expert Witnessing -- 2023
SEAK - The Expert Witness Training Company
• How to Testify as an Expert Witness at Deposition & Trial -- 2023
Trial Guides
• Selecting and Presenting a Bulletproof Expert Witness -- 2023
• Expert Witnesses: Maximizing Impact from Yours and Minimizing Theirs -- 2023
LAB EQUIPMENT
• 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
• Jeweler's Loupe
• CZ Master Color Grading Set
• World of Color Communication System