What is it? How much is it worth?
Gem identification and detecting all types of treatments is our specialty. Travelling worldwide to different areas allows us to understand the new treatments and synthetic gemstones being introduced. If you feel as though what you purchased is not what is written on the invoice, we are competent to help you. As an independent gemmologist, you can be sure to receive honest unbiased informations.
Gem identification and detecting all types of treatments is our specialty. Travelling worldwide to different areas allows us to understand the new treatments and synthetic gemstones being introduced. If you feel as though what you purchased is not what is written on the invoice, we are competent to help you. As an independent gemmologist, you can be sure to receive honest unbiased informations.
Insurance Coverage
Insurance appraisals are based on the replacement cost of an item in case of theft, damage or loss. Our professional appraisal certificats include accurate and detailed descriptions, photographs, and specific grading analysis. Most Insurance companies require updating appraisals every 3 to 5 years, and we can do this fast and efficiently at a reasonable price.
Insurance appraisals are based on the replacement cost of an item in case of theft, damage or loss. Our professional appraisal certificats include accurate and detailed descriptions, photographs, and specific grading analysis. Most Insurance companies require updating appraisals every 3 to 5 years, and we can do this fast and efficiently at a reasonable price.
We specialize in antique French jewelry and silverwares
Estate Appraisals are based on the Fair Market Value, and GEC can help you with your jewelry, gemstones, silverware and collectible items. We can help you in the case of charitable donations, divorce, damage, and bankrupcy. As an Accredited Gemologist, we can help verify that your treasures are accurately valued.
Estate Appraisals are based on the Fair Market Value, and GEC can help you with your jewelry, gemstones, silverware and collectible items. We can help you in the case of charitable donations, divorce, damage, and bankrupcy. As an Accredited Gemologist, we can help verify that your treasures are accurately valued.
Professional Methods:
As a specialist in gemstones and jewelry, Katherine helps busy clients and professionals make smart jewelry decisions and acquisitions. Her goal is to provide honest guidance and evaluations so clients can trust they are making the smartest decisions when buying and insuring their items. Again, she works as an independent consultant, so you know you can be assured of getting unbiased exceptional service at a good price.
It's easy: we work by appointment only.
We meet you at a place of your choice (your bank vault, office, home or other agreed area) with our professional equipment and work in front of you. Our service is quick, accurate and our rates are reasonable.
ALL evaluations, appraisals and estimations are billed on an hourly rate-they are NOT based on the value of the pieces.
For private consulting, we work together on a project and our rates are billed hourly.
We use State-of-the art Gemological Instruments including:
Binocular Gem Microscope, Refractometer, Polariscope, Digital Scales, Millimeter gauge, Presidium diamond tester, Ultraviolet light source, Diffraction grading spectroscope, Fiber Optic light, Testing acids and stone, Dichroscope, Chelsea Filter, and refracting liquids.
As a specialist in gemstones and jewelry, Katherine helps busy clients and professionals make smart jewelry decisions and acquisitions. Her goal is to provide honest guidance and evaluations so clients can trust they are making the smartest decisions when buying and insuring their items. Again, she works as an independent consultant, so you know you can be assured of getting unbiased exceptional service at a good price.
It's easy: we work by appointment only.
We meet you at a place of your choice (your bank vault, office, home or other agreed area) with our professional equipment and work in front of you. Our service is quick, accurate and our rates are reasonable.
ALL evaluations, appraisals and estimations are billed on an hourly rate-they are NOT based on the value of the pieces.
For private consulting, we work together on a project and our rates are billed hourly.
We use State-of-the art Gemological Instruments including:
Binocular Gem Microscope, Refractometer, Polariscope, Digital Scales, Millimeter gauge, Presidium diamond tester, Ultraviolet light source, Diffraction grading spectroscope, Fiber Optic light, Testing acids and stone, Dichroscope, Chelsea Filter, and refracting liquids.
Evaluations while you wait:
You can watch and learn too! We do not keep your pieces, after examining them, we return them to you. The written reports are typed up after to your specific needs. |
Internet sales or purchases:
We can verify documents and items to ensure quality and accuracy- and peace of mind! If you want to know an honest price to sell at or have purchased something and have a doubt... |
Private Consulting:
Searching for that perfect piece? We can shop with you or for you: we have the specialized jewelry knowledge and network so you can save time and money from endless comparison shopping. |
POSSESSION: We do not keep jewelry, gemstones or silvers onhand: once examined we return the pieces to you immediately while you wait.
PRICING: We charge by the hour - not based on the items value! Verbal evaluations and identifications are 60 euros per hour. Private consulting rates are based on individual projects, and are available upon request.
TRAVEL: We serve the French Riviera and can travel between St Tropez and Monaco.
PRICING: We charge by the hour - not based on the items value! Verbal evaluations and identifications are 60 euros per hour. Private consulting rates are based on individual projects, and are available upon request.
TRAVEL: We serve the French Riviera and can travel between St Tropez and Monaco.
Gem Expert Consulting
Katherine Palthey
Accredited Senior Gemologist, MBA, FGA, ASG
gemexpertconsulting@gmail.com
(33)6.26.37.23.09
No. SIREN: 822 591 996
Katherine Palthey
Accredited Senior Gemologist, MBA, FGA, ASG
gemexpertconsulting@gmail.com
(33)6.26.37.23.09
No. SIREN: 822 591 996