Mission Statement

Connecticut Jewelry Appraisers exists to provide detailed, accurate and professional independent estate and insurance appraisals of modern, vintage, antique fine jewelry, diamonds, gemstones and watches to private and professional clients in the New England and New York areas.

Academic & Professional Background

  • Master of Science, Management, Albertus Magnus College, 2000
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Albertus Magnus College, 1999
  • Senior Gemologist/Appraiser and General Manager, Peter Indorf Jewelers, 1992-2009
  • Retired US Navy Chief Warrant Officer, served 1972-1992
  • Associate of Arts, St. Leo College, 1977

Professional Titles

  • Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society (AGS), 2009
  • Accredited Senior Gemologist, Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA), 2009
  • Advanced Personal Property Appraiser (APPA), American Gem Society (AGS), 2009
  • Member, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), 2008
  • Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP), International Society of Appraisers (ISA), 1997
  • Accredited Member (ISA), International Society of Appraisers (ISA), 1996
  • Associate Member, International Society of Appraisers (ISA), 1995
  • Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA), American Gem Society (AGS), 1994
  • Graduate Gemologist (GG), Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 1993
  • Colored Stones Graduate, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 1993
  • Certified Gemologist (CG), American Gem Society (AGS), 1993
  • Diamonds Graduate, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 1992
  • Registered Jeweler (RJ), American Gem Society (AGS), 1992

Community Involvement

Paul is an active member of the United Church of Chester having served on numerous boards and committees both as a committee member and chairman. He served over two years as the church's Moderator and sings in the choir. Paul chaired an annual antique auction fundraiser for eleven consecutive years raising over $100,000.

An active member of the Chester Rotary Club, Paul is a club board member, has served as the Sergeant-at-Arms and is the current chairman of the annual Four on the Fourth Road Race fundraiser.

Laboratory Instrumentation

Paul's gemological laboratory is accredited by the American Gem Society and includes the following equipment:

  • Binocular microscope
  • Digital microscope with camera
  • Portable Laboratory
  • Leverage gauge
  • Electronic scale
  • Thermal conductivity diamond tester
  • Touchstone and acids
  • Ultraviolet light unit
  • Fiber optic light
  • Electronic metals tester
  • Spectroscope
  • Proportionscope
  • Idealscope
  • AGS ASET Scope with camera
  • Polariscope
  • Dichroscope
  • GIA Gem Set color grading system
  • Refractometer
  • Chelsea color filter
  • Heavy liquids
  • Spectrowave™ Diamond light
  • Six AGS graded master comparison diamonds
Jewelers Microscope

 

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