Great info. re: appraisals/appraisers CONTINUED
WARNING:
There are no laws in New York or New Jersey regulating who can appraise jewelry. Anyone can 'hang out a shingle' and call himself an appraiser. Don't be afraid to ask about the appraiser's credentials and affiliations. A qualified appraiser should be a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist, and also have a current affiliation with one or more of the three most vigilant national appraisal societies (ISA, ASA and/or NAJA).
No One Who Sells Jewelry Can Fairly Appraise The Jewelry Sold By A Competitor.
The following is a list of some of the most reputable appraisers in the New York-New Jersey area.
None are affiliated with Fortunoff, and we make no recommendations or guarantees as to their services. This listing is provided simply as a service to our customers.
Please call before visiting, as many appraisers work by appointment only.
NASSAU/SUFFOLK
Gem Evaluation Lab
Ms. Theresa Beltrani
191 EAB Plaza
Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY 11556
516-222-1999 The Jewelry Judge
Mr. Barry Block GG, ASA, NGJA
320 Old Country Road
Suite 204
Garden City, NY 11530
516-248-8130 Consultant Appraisal Services, Inc.
Mr. Edward Lewand
P.O. Box 206
Sayville, NY 11782
631-369-2501
There are no laws in New York or New Jersey regulating who can appraise jewelry. Anyone can 'hang out a shingle' and call himself an appraiser. Don't be afraid to ask about the appraiser's credentials and affiliations. A qualified appraiser should be a G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist, and also have a current affiliation with one or more of the three most vigilant national appraisal societies (ISA, ASA and/or NAJA).
No One Who Sells Jewelry Can Fairly Appraise The Jewelry Sold By A Competitor.
The following is a list of some of the most reputable appraisers in the New York-New Jersey area.
None are affiliated with Fortunoff, and we make no recommendations or guarantees as to their services. This listing is provided simply as a service to our customers.
Please call before visiting, as many appraisers work by appointment only.
NASSAU/SUFFOLK
Gem Evaluation Lab
Ms. Theresa Beltrani
191 EAB Plaza
Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY 11556
516-222-1999 The Jewelry Judge
Mr. Barry Block GG, ASA, NGJA
320 Old Country Road
Suite 204
Garden City, NY 11530
516-248-8130 Consultant Appraisal Services, Inc.
Mr. Edward Lewand
P.O. Box 206
Sayville, NY 11782
631-369-2501
