Scott Papper, GG, ASA, CMA, RMV, ISA AM, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Fax: 888-388-1412
Scott Papper, GG, ASA, CMA, RMV, ISA AM, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP --
I am a fourth-generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, review appraiser, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, broker, consultant, 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), 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 testimony in the following courts of law:
- 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- 15th Judicial Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Florida
I am The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser™, having earned the following gem-, jewelry-, and appraisal-related credentials throughout my career:
1. Graduate Gemologist (GG) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
2. Accredited Senior Appraiser, Gems & Jewelry (ASA) -- American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
3. Certified Master Appraiser (CMA) -- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
4. Accredited Gemological Laboratory -- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
5. Registered Master Valuer (RMV) -- Master Valuer International
6. Accredited Member (ISA AM) -- International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
7. Registered Gemologist Appraiser (RGA) -- International School of Gemology (ISG)
8. Graduate Diamonds (GD) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
9. Graduate Colored Stones (GCS) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
10. Graduate Pearls (GP) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
11. Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) -- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
12. Certified Senior Management Professional (CSMP) -- Jewelers of America (JA)
13. Certified Senior Sales Professional (CSSP) -- Jewelers of America (JA)
14. Accredited Senior Gemologist -- Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)
15. Certified Gemological Laboratory (CGL #59) -- Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)
16. 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)
• RMV - Registered Master Valuer, Master Valuer International
• 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
• Master Valuer International - Alumni
• 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: 6
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Gems, jewelry, and watches
- 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: 2 times.
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 2
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: • Forensic Appraisals (Post-Loss and Post-Damage)
• Appraisal Review
• Expert Consultant
• Expert Witness (Deposition & Trial Testimony)
• Diamond Grading & Verification
• Gem Identification
• Damage Assessment
• Research and Report Writing - Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Please request current fee schedule.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Please request current fee schedule.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Please request current fee schedule.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Please request current fee schedule.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Please request current fee schedule.
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