Scott Papper, GG, ASA, CMA, ISA AM, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Fax: 888-388-1412
Scott Papper, GG, ASA, CMA, ISA AM, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP
I am a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness. I own and operate an NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory. In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and those within the trade, I have been subcontracted to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches confiscated by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
I also have experience as an expert witness, providing successful litigation support in cases involving gems and jewelry.
I have earned the following gem-, jewelry-, and appraisal-related credentials throughout my career:
- Graduate Gemologist (GG) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- Accredited Senior Appraiser, Gems & Jewelry (ASA) -- American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
- Certified Master Appraiser (CMA) -- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
- Accredited Gemological Laboratory -- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
- Accredited Member (ISA AM) -- International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
- Registered Gemologist Appraiser (RGA) -- International School of Gemology (ISG)
- Graduate Diamonds (GD) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- Graduate Colored Stones (GCS) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- Graduate Pearls (GP) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- Certified Senior Management Professional (CSMP) -- Jewelers of America (JA)
- Certified Senior Sales Professional (CSSP) -- Jewelers of America (JA)
- Accredited Senior Gemologist -- Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)
- Certified Gemological Laboratory (CGL #59) -- Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)
- Certified Cultured Pearl Specialist -- Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA)
Contact me for a complimentary consultation to discuss the specifics of your case.
- Gems & Jewelry Appraisal
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: CREDENTIALS:
• GG - Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• ASA - Accredited Senior Appraiser, Gems & Jewelry, American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
• CMA - Certified Master Appraiser, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
• Accredited Gemological Laboratory, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
• ISA AM - Accredited Member, International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
• RGA - Registered Gemologist Appraiser, International School of Gemology (ISG)
• AJP - Applied Jewelry Professional, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• GD - Graduate Diamonds, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• GCS - Graduate Colored Stones, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• GP - Graduate Pearls, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• Accredited Senior Gemologist, Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)
• Certified Gemological Laboratory (CGL #59), Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)
• CSMP - Certified Senior Management Professional, Jewelers of America (JA)
• CSSP - Certified Senior Sales Professional, Jewelers of America (JA)
• Certified Cultured Pearl Specialist, Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
• Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) - Voting Member
• American Society of Appraisers (ASA) - Accredited Member
• International Society of Appraisers (ISA) - Accredited Member
• Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) - Alumni
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - Alumni
• International School of Gemology (ISG) - Alumni
• Jewelers of America (JA) - Member
• National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) - Certified Member - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No, they have not.
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 4
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Gems and jewelry
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 100%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 0%
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: Cases have been settled due to my involvement as an expert witness.
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: Cases have been settled due to my involvement as an expert witness.
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 1
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, onsite inspection, appraisal review, research and report writing.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $300
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $300
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Virtual (Zoom call) - $1,000 per hour, with a 1 hour minimum
In Person - $5,000 daily rate, portal to portal - Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Virtual (Zoom call) - $1,000 per hour, with a 1 hour minimum
In Person - $5,000 daily rate, portal to portal - Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Actual travel and expenses, portal to portal (airfare, hotel, taxi/rental car, etc.)
All other fees such as photography, copying and binding, and shipping and handling are included in my hourly/daily rate.
Available Upon Request