Scott Papper, GG, CMA, 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. In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, I have 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).
I have experience as an expert witness, having provided successful litigation support in multiple 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)
- Certified Master Appraiser (CMA) -- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
- 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)
- Accredited Gemological Laboratory -- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
- 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 Cultured Pearl Specialist -- Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA)
Contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation, to determine whether my skillset can useful in your case.
