About

Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, founded in 2017 by Scott Papper in Deerfield Beach, Florida.  Scott is one of the most highly-credentialed jewelry appraisers in the entire industry.  See below for details:

 

SCOTT PAPPER, GG, CMA, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP

 

CREDENTIALS

• GG - Graduate Gemologist (GIA)
• CMA - Certified Master Appraiser  (NAJA)
• RGA - Registered Gemologist Appraiser  (ISG)
• AJP - Applied Jewelry Professional  (GIA)
• GD - Graduate Diamonds  (GIA)
• GCS - Graduate Colored Stones  (GIA)
• GP - Graduate Pearls  (GIA)
• CSMP - Certified Senior Management Professional  (JA)
• CSSP - Certified Senior Sales Professional  (JA)
• Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA)
• Certified Cultured Pearl Specialist  (CPAA)
 

EXPERIENCE

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

In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, Scott has also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US Coast Guard (USCG).

Scott has experience as an expert witness, having provided successful litigation support in multiple cases involving gems and jewelry.

 

 

EDUCATION

Scott has earned multiple educational diplomas in the fields of diamonds, gemology, and appraisal methodology.  He is required to complete a minimum of sixteen (16) continuing education hours, annually, in order to maintain Certified status with NAJA. 

He has taken courses through the American Gem Society (AGS), American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Appraisers Association of America (AAA),  Gemological Institute of America (GIA), International School of Gemology (ISG), National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), and SEAK, to name a few.

 

LAB CERTIFICATION

NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory - On January 22, 2020 Scott Papper was awarded NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory certification.  This certification represents NAJA’s leading gemological laboratories who believe in excellence and are dedicated to establishing the highest ethical and professional standards of practice.

 

To qualify as an NAJA Accredited Gem Lab, the following requirements must be met:

An Accredited Lab requires that all instruments listed below must be available for use.  When working, all gemological equipment must be accessible.  When traveling, the lab equipment must be transportable and available.  Use of lab tools must be done by an experienced gemologist and in accordance with the NAJA Code of Ethics.

 

Required gemological equipment:

  1. Diamond scales (to 0.002 carat accuracy)
  2. Measuring device: Presidium™, Leveridge™, Sarin, OGI, loupe (with internal scale) with at least 1 gauge block for calibration (with certificate of NIST calibration and traceability)
  3. 10x loupe
  4. Binocular microscope (10x to 45x minimum)
  5. Diamond grading lamps, LED or fluorescent, of proper daylight equivalent wavelength
  6. Refractometer with polarizing plate, monochromatic yellow light source and RI fluid
  7. Polariscope and conoscope ball
  8. Dichroscope
  9. Spectroscope
  10. Digital weight scale
  11. Ultraviolet light source: long wave & short wave
  12. Thermal probe for diamonds and also for testing for moissanite
  13. Diamond Type I versus diamond Type II discrimination unit
  14. Diamond phosphorescent determination unit
  15. A standardized color system for color gemstone description:  GemDialogue™, Gem-e-Square™, World of Color™ or Codex™
  16. Filter sets - Chelsea and Hanneman complete filter kit Model 2012
  17. Precious metal detector:  electronic tester & acid test kit for 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, silver & platinum
  18. A set comprised of five (5) GIA or AGSL Master Color Grading Diamonds.  Alternatively, a set of at least seven (7) 6mm or larger diameter cubic zirconia master stones accompanied by a minimum of three (3) GIA lab graded diamonds used to control the ongoing accuracy of the CZs.  Diamonds allow rapid and immediate detection any color changes in CZ masters.

 

As an NAJA Accredited Gem Lab, a Certified Member, Certified Senior Member or Certified Master Appraiser is required to oversee this laboratory.