Bruce J. Snider M.S., G.G.- GIA, NAJA

Graduate Gemologist - Gemological Institute of America

Member: National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Member: GIA Alumni Association

Listed: Jewelers Board of Trade

Member: BBB

Biography

713 995-7975

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14441 MEMORIAL DR. #8
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Email: Designs in Gems

 

ANNOUNCEMENT:

 

We Are Moving Designs In Gems to the southwest corner of Hwy 6 & Hwy 59

next to all those great shops/restruants:

16180 City Walk Drive in Sugar Land around October.

(Directly across the street from Ann Taylor Loft and JoAnn’s Apparel )

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Appraisal Related Consulting

Appraisal Review

Litigation Support

Expert Testimony

Attorney-Client Export Advisory-Advocacy

Purchase Consulting

Liquidation Consulting

Qualitative Appraisal Products

Collection Descriptions

Comparison of Quality

Customs Report

Diamond Grading Report

Forensic or Damage Reports

Gem Indentification

Gemstone Grading Report

Inventory Descriptions

Pre or Post Purchase Quality Report

Quantitative Appraisal Products

Bankruptcy

Collateral Value

Collection Value

Comparison of Value

Divorce Appraisal

Equitable Distribution

(Proper Market Level Determined by Appraiser and Client)

Fair Market Value

Estates, Casualty Loss, Donation

Forensic and Damage Claim Reports

Insurance Replacement

Intrinsic Value Liquidation Appraisal

Estate Appraisal (non-FMV situations) Litigation Support

Depositions, Expert Analysis, Pre-Testimony Reports

Pre-Purchase Evaluation

Researched Retail Value

Wholesale Value

  

 

 

Almost all diamonds contain naturally occurring internal characteristics called inclusions. The size, nature, location and amount of inclusions determine a diamond's clarity grade and affect its value.

 

Clarity Grading Principles

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Many diamonds, although appearing colorless, actually have slight tones of yellow or brown. As these tones become more visibly apparent, the rarity and the value of the stone decrease.

 

Color Grading Principles

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When a diamond is cut properly, most of the light entering from any direction is reflected through the top and is dispersed into a display of sparkling flashes and rainbow colors. This is called dispersion. Light entering the diamond reflects internally from facet to facet and reflects back through the top creating brilliance.

 

Light Reflection Principles of Cut