Advanced Gemological Lab and Appraisal Service Provider
Based in the Baltimore/Washington DC metroplex, we are a world-class gemological laboratory, with industry leading credentials and cutting-edge equipment. Our mission is to provide both industry members and individual clients with the highest levels of laboratory analysis, professional appraisal services, and expert witness services possible.
We have served royalty, politicians, diplomats, celebrities, government agencies, industry leaders, and everything in between with distinction and confidentiality since 2013.
Areas of Practice
Personal Property Appraisal
Insurance, Estate, Fair Market Value, we do it all. We are happy to provide both in-house and on-site appraisal services by appointment. Our specialties are Fine Jewelry, Fine Art, Textiles, Luxury Timepieces, Antiques, Fossils, Meteorites, Coins, Trading Cards, and Ancient Artifacts.
Laboratory Analysis
Our advanced laboratory and skilled technicians stand ready to serve your needs, from mineral and gemstone identification to treatment detection, origin reports, grading reports, art analysis and counterfeit detection. Browse our site to discover more about our lab capabilities.
Expert Witness/Litigation support
Various things may lead to legal action, and we are well equipped to support your case in areas such as expert witness, arbitration/alternative dispute resolution, forensic analysis, damage reports, expert consultation, and valuation analysis.
Special Investigations
With a very high level of education and experience in this field alongside law enforcement and legal professionals, we are particularly suited to the tasks of fraud discovery, treatment identification, counterfeit detection, forensic analysis, and workmanship related analyses.
Restoration and Conservation
Our laboratory not only includes analysis equipment, but also includes a vast array of tools and technology for the creation, recreation, repair, and protection of treasured items to beyond “museum quality” results. This is a very exclusive and in-demand service, so reach out well in advance to arrange a conversation with our experts.
General Consultation/Think Tank
If your questions cannot be placed in the other categories here, we encourage you to schedule a conversation with one of our experts to address any questions, projects, or other subjects that our collective knowledge avails. You may be surprised at what our think tank can accomplish together.