Jewelry Valuation Expert Witnesses
Jewelry valuation expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on jewelry valuation. The jewelry valuation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Gems & Jewelry Appraiser and Legal.
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Gina Farmer, RGA, RMV, AiS-GJV, G.G. GIA, MLS
Jewelry Valuation, Appraisal & Expert Witness- GIA
Gem Facets Appraisal
Dallas, Texas
Gems & Jewelry Appraiser, Legal
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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...
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Robert C James, RGA, FGA, GG
Jewelry & Gemology Expert Witness – Investigation
United States Gemological Institute
Helotes, Texas
Gems & Jewelry Appraiser
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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 ...