APPRAISERS

Loose Gems – Diamonds graded strictly to Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) standards for Colorless to Fancy Colored Diamonds. Testing of Color Origin of Colored Diamonds is not done by Guild Labs, but can be sent out to G.I.A. prior to appraisal.

Precious Stones – all species and varieties including Jades, Opals, Ornamental Stones and Man-made Stones

Mineral Specimens as Decorative Art – all species and varieties

Jewelry – Modern Jewelry and Period Jewelry including Retro, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Early, Mid and Late Victorian, Georgian and earlier western periods. Also Designer Jewelry, Watches, Ethnic Jewelry and High-End Costume Jewelry.

Coins & Currency – U.S. and foreign 18th through 21st century coins and currency. Limited experience in ancient coins and ephemera.

CONSULTATION

Billed hourly with or without documentation, review of other appraisals, business practices consultation and personal purchase and resale consultation. Lotting for auction.

LITIGATION SUPPORT

Consultant with experience of over 20 years in insurance, business litigation, tax (probate/casualty loss/donations), divorce, intellectual property, bankruptcy and other types of cases.

EXPERT WITNESS

Extensive experience in civil (plaintiffs and respondents) and criminal (prosecution and defense) matters, qualified in Federal, State, Tax and Bankruptcy Courts.

PROFESSIONAL & TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Senior Member, American Society of Appraisers (ASA) & Past Chapter President

Charter Member, GIA Alumni Association and Past Chapter President

Firm Member, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)

Member, Diamond Club West Coast (DCWC)

Member, International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA)

President (through 2007), Gem & Mineral Council of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

PAST & CURRENT CLIENTS

INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES

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U. S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement United States Customs and Border Protection United States Secret Service	Department of State United States Agency for International Development Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Federal Trade Commission Securities and Exchange Commission United States Postal Inspection Service
Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Attorney United States Marshals Service

CALIFORNIA (& OTHER) STATE GOVERNMENTS

Attorneys General
Department of Corporations

LOS ANGELES (& OTHER) COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

District Attorneys
Public Defenders
Alternate Public Defenders
Public Administrator/Guardian
Sheriff’s Departments

LOS ANGELES (& OTHER) CITY GOVERNMENTS

City Attorneys
Community Redevelopment Agencies
Police Departments

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS		INSURANCE COMPANIES
ATTORNEYS		NEWS MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
ACCOUNTANTS		DIAMOND & GEMSTONE WHOLESALERS
JEWELRY MANUFACTURERS		BANKS & TRUST COMPANIES
FINE JEWELERS – Independent Stores to International Chains		GENERAL PUBLIC

GEMSTONE IDENTIFICATION

98% of gemstones and their treatments are identifiable at Guild Laboratories. In the rare case where a stone is not immediately identifiable, it can be sent out for advanced testing. Documents incorporate wording used by the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC).

DIAMOND GRADING

Strictly to G.I.A. standards, and nothing less. You should expect Diamonds graded at Guild Laboratories to be the same as if graded at the G.I.A. Gem Trade Laboratory.

EXPERIENCE

Since 1980, Guild Laboratories has been identifying, grading and appraising all types of Diamonds and other Gemstones, Jewelry, Coins and Currency on a full-time basis. Nothing counts like experience.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Our strict Code of Ethics requires that all information for every client is held in absolute confidence.

SECURITY

Situated on the 11th floor of one of the most secure buildings in the western U.S. with 24-hour guards, the office has state-of-the-art security, a top-rated safe and flexible insurance coverage for any and all valuables stored on the premises, or in the Bank of America vault downstairs.

LOCATION

Located in the downtown Los Angeles jewelry district on the northeast corner of 6th & Hill Sts., Guild Labs is freeway close to all of southern California.

From Union Station (train) in downtown Los Angeles, take the Red Line to the Pershing Square station.
For bus routes, go to www.mta.net.
From Burbank (BUR) airport, 16 miles
From Los Angeles (LAX) airport, 18 miles
From Long Beach (LGB) airport, 25 miles
From Orange County (SNA) airport, 40 miles
From Ontario (ONT) airport, 40 miles

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