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

Academic

Master of Science, Management, Albertus Magnus College, 2000
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Albertus Magnus College, 1999
Associate of Arts, St. Leo College, 1977

Professional Background

Senior Gemologist/Appraiser and General Manager, Peter Indorf Jewelers, 1992-2009
Retired US Navy Chief Warrant Officer, served 1972-1992

Professional Titles

American Society of Appraisers

Master Gemologist Appraiser®, (MGA)
Accredited Senior Appraiser, (ASA)

American Gem Society

Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, (ICGA)
Accredited Gem Lab, (AGL)
Advanced Personal Property Appraiser, (APPA)
Certified Gemologist Appraiser, (CGA)
Certified Gemologist, (CG)
Registered Jeweler, (RJ)

Accredited Gemologists Association

Certified Gemological Laboratory
Accredited Senior Gemologist, (ASG)

National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Senior Member

Gemological Institute of America

Graduate Gemologist, (GG)
Colored Stones Graduate
Diamonds Graduate

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 thirteen years raising well over $100,000.

An active member of the Chester Rotary Club, Paul is the President-elect for 2012-13 and has served as club Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms and chairman of the annual Four on the Fourth Road Race fundraiser.

Paul and his wife, Cheryl, sing with the Greater Middletown Chorale. The GMC is an auditioned symphonic chorus committed to excellence in singing. They perform choral masterworks and other outstanding choral music for all generations of listeners.

Laboratory Instrumentation

Paul's gemological laboratory is fully portable and is available for "on-site" appraisals. He maintains an extensive gemological and valuation reference library. His laboratory is certified by the Accredited Gemologists Association and accredited by the American Gem Society. The laboratory includes the following equipment: