Gemology Expert Witnesses

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

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.

Helotes, Texas

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser - Jewelry valuation expert witness, Gemology expert witness, Insurance loss and replacement valuation, Jewelry appraisal dispute, Gemstone misrepresentation, Jewelry fraud analysis, Diamond grading dispute, Colored stone identification, High-value jewelry litigation, Estate jewelry valuation, Divorce jewelry valuation

As a former USAA Special investigations Unit forensic gemologist, I provide professional expert witness and litigation support services in high-value jewelry and gemstone disputes, with a focus on insurance loss and replacement valuation, alleged gemstone misrepresentation, and valuation methodology challenges. I maintain the country's largest and most complete Forensic Gem Lab with a 100% winning record in high value jewelry litigation cases. My work involves independent case analysis, clear and defensible written reports, and testimony designed to be understandable to attorneys, judges, and juries. I have experience assisting counsel in matters involving appraisal disputes, grading discrepancies, disclosure issues, estate and divorce valuation, and insurance claims, and I apply practical, industry-recognized gemological and valuation methodologies suitable for Daubert scrutiny. I am available for consultation, report preparation, deposition, and trial testimony for both plaintiff ...

Dallas, Texas

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser, Legal - jewelry appraisal, jewelry valuation, litigation consulting, appraisal review, insurance appraisal, diamond valuation, estate valuation, watch appraisal, gemology, colored stone valuation, expert witness, divorce appraisal, probate appraisal, divorce valuation

Gina Farmer is a Jewelry Valuation, Appraisal Review, and Expert Witness specialist with expertise in disputed jewelry valuations, appraisal methodology, insurance claims, estate and probate matters, divorce proceedings, authenticity issues, and related litigation. She provides independent analysis and expert opinions concerning the valuation, identification, authenticity, and appraisal of fine jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones, watches, and other luxury assets. As Founder and Owner of Gem Facets Jewelry Appraisal, Ms. Farmer performs valuation assignments for insurance replacement, fair market value, estate tax, probate, charitable contribution, equitable distribution, liquidation, and other purposes. She works with attorneys, fiduciaries, trustees, accountants, insurers, and private clients to develop well-supported opinions of value based on recognized appraisal principles, market research, and industry standards. Some of Ms. Farmer’s work involves appraisal review and criti...