Scott Papper, GG, ASA, CMA, RMV, ISA AM, RGA, AJP, CSMP, CSSP Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser™

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Gems & Jewelry Appraiser

Keywords/Search Terms:

Gemologist, Jewelry Appraiser, Jewelry Forensics, Diamond Forensics, Watch Appraiser, Diamond Verification, Forensic Appraisal, Jewelry Expert, Antique Jewelry, Gem Identification, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Post-Loss, Gemstone Enhancement, Gemstone Identification, Appraisal Review, ASA, GIA

Education:

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); Registered Gemologist Appraiser (RGA), International School of Gemology (ISG)

Years in Practice:

16

Additional Information

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.