Gems & Jewelry Appraiser Expert Witnesses

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser, Forensic Science - Gemologist, Jewelry Appraiser, Jewelry Forensics, Diamond Forensics, Diamond Grading, Diamond Verification, Diamond Authentication, Jewelry Expert, Antique Jewelry, Gem Identification, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearls, Gemstone Enhancement, Gemstone Identification

Scott Papper, GG, CMA, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP I am a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional who began working full time at my father’s pawnshop, Deerfield Pawnbrokers, in 2009, where I remained until 2021. I was able to gather a wealth of knowledge as I was responsible for evaluating and valuating jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, wristwatches, pocket watches, coins, and other antiquities on a regular basis. Other responsibilities included jewelry photography, market research, and sales. In 2017, after attaining the highest credential awarded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the field of gemology, Graduate Gemologist, I founded my own company, Global Gemology & Appraisals. In addition to appraising jewelry locally, I also undertook subcontracted appraisal assignments that required out-of-state travel to Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama. In 2020, I achieved the highest credential awarded by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), Certified Master ...

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser - Forensic Gemologist, Diamonds, Antique Jewelry, Gemstones, Rubies, Emeralds, Gemstone Enhancement, Gemstone Identification, Antique Jewelry Appraisal, Diamond Appraisal, Diamond Grading, Gemology, Forensic Jeweler

I trained in Asia and Europe and am a master goldsmith, specializing in the identification and authentication, as well as the repair and restoration of antique jewelry and artifacts. I am also an accredited senior appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers with the designation of a Master Gemologist Appraiser. I am also the leading forensic gemologist. I am the founder and director of the Pennsylvania Gemological Laboratory (PGL) and a Past International President for the American Society of Appraisers, the worlds’ largest multi-disciplined appraisal society. In addition to many designations, I have over 40 years of experience as a teacher, lecturer, and appraiser of gems and jewelry for private clientele, banks, insurance companies, legal firms, and the State of Pennsylvania Treasury Department. As a Forensic Gemologist, I have worked with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.