Prof. GHAZALIAN, DG, CSG, GG, RGA

CELEBRATING 44 YEARS IN THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SELL OR BUY JEWELRY & WATCHES!

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION AT NO CHARGE NOR ANY OBLIGATION TO YOU

JEWELRY & WATCH APPRAISAL SERVICES

GIA – GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST

REGISTERED GEMOLOGIST APPRAISER

WANT TO BECOME A GEMOLOGIST?

Career Gemologist Diploma Program

Colored Gemstone Professional Diploma Program

Diamond Professional Diploma Program

Once a Student, Always a Student

Lifetime Achievement: 36 Diplomas and Certificates

Diploma Member of the Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association (GIA)

Diplomate by the International School of Gemology as a Registered Gemologist Appraiser

Knowledge – Integrity – Honesty

APPRAISAL SERVICES

FINE JEWELRY ~ WATCHES ~ DIAMONDS ~ GEM ID REPORTS ~ PEARLS

PRIVATE CLIENTS. INSURANCE COMPANIES, ATTORNEYS
PRENUPTIAL APPRAISALS
DIVORCE SETTLEMENT & DISSOLUTION
PROPERTY DIVISION
VERIFICATION CERTIFICATES
CONSULTATION SERVICES
AUDIT
LAW ENFORCEMENT

State-Of-The Art Gemological Instruments

SERVICES

Colored Stones Grading

Colored stones:
The identification of the actual gemstone
The color grading system of the GIA separates “color” into 3 components which will be discussed in full below.
• Hue
• Tone
• Saturation

Clarity: The clarity of a stone is commonly described as being from “Eye clean”, “Lightly”, “Moderately”, or “Heavily” included
Treatments: Heat, fracture filled, irradiation, and more

Diamond Grading

Diamonds: The 4Cs
Color: GIA’s D-to-Z diamond color-grading system by using masterstones of established color value.
Clarity: The determination of the number, size, relief and the positions of inclusions.
Cut: Proportions, symmetry and polish. A diamond’s cut is about how well each facet angled to interact with light.

By Appointment Only

Most appraisals are done “While You Wait”

I analyze most of jewelry and watch appraisals while you wait, and will mail the finished and signed documents of appraisals usually within a week.
The process includes the thorough examination of your item(s) and all necessary test.
Each appraisal usually takes about thirty minutes. Once the evaluation has been completed, your jewelry or watch will be returned to you at the end of the appointment.

Complex appraisal assignments may require more time to complete. An estimated completion time will be provided at the beginning of the assignment.

Legal Firms

For settlement – A Fair Market Value appraisal
Property Division
Divorce settlement and dissolution
This is a fair market value appraisal for an equal division of common property
Prenuptial/Divorce Appraisals: My appraisals can be used to document the value and identification of jewelry items owned by either or both parties during prenuptial agreement, or to document current value of all jewelry held by one or both parties in dissolution.

Watches

In order to insure watches, you will need an updated appraisal. The appraisal will describe the item and confirm how much the item is worth.
Knowledge of watches enables me to appraise most timepieces

Jewelry Appraisal

In order to insure jewelry, you will need an updated appraisal. The appraisal will describe the item and confirm how much the item is worth.
Most insurance companies require the item to be appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist (G.G.), who has specialized training in jewelry appraising.

ABOUT JACK

American Gem Academy

Jack Ghazalian

Council For Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education

Registered Gemologist Appraiser

Gemological Institute of America

HONORS

JACK GHAZALIAN, DG, CSG, GG, RGA

WORLD RENOWNED GEMOLOGIST

Lifetime Achievements: Twenty-Eight (28) Diplomas and Certificates

International Distinguished Scholar (2015)

Certified by the Honor Society (Washington, D.C.) (2016)

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) (2017)

Awarded KDP’s ‘Teacher of Honor’ designation, Teacher of Honor recipient

To view about each Honor individually, please click on the logos below

American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Geological Society of America

As an international scientific society, GSA serves members in academia, government, and industry around the world. Since 1888, GSA’s meetings, publications, and programs have enhanced the professional growth of geoscientists and fostered geoscience stewardship and service. GSA encourages cooperative research and public dialogue on geoscience issues and supports all levels of earth-science education.

Our Mission

To advance geoscience research and discovery, service to society, stewardship of Earth, and the geosciences profession.

Our Vision

To be the premier geological society supporting the global community in scientific discovery, communication, and application of geoscience knowledge.

American Association for the Advancement of Science

An official member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. On a mission to advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people

https://www.aaas.org/

The Planetary Society

Our Vision

Know the cosmos and our place within it

Our Mission

Empowering the world’s citizens to advance space science and exploration

Our Projects

The Planetary Society and its members actively work to create the future we want to see in exploration. Engaging citizen scientists in our projects and activities, we aim to foster a scientifically literate populace, one in which every citizen knows and appreciates other worlds as well as this one. We provide seed-funding to innovative technologies, we fund astronomers hunting for hazardous asteroids and planets orbiting other stars, we support optical searches for extraterrestrial life, and we pursue answers to our own scientific questions.

Please visit the website:

http://www.planetary.org/

NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY

Privileged and Honored as a Member of the NSS

An official member of a culture without any discrimination of any religion, ethnicity, men & women are ONE! A culture that speaks ONE language!

NSS is affiliated to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) & Much More: http://space.nss.org

https://www.nasa.gov/

https://css.ca/

https://www.exploremars.org/

http://isec.org/

http://www.marsfoundation.org/

http://www2.moonsociety.org/

http://openluna.org/

ttp://seds.org/

http://ssi.org/

http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/

https://yurisnight.net/

KAPPA DELTA PI

Honor date: Oct 2017

The Laureate Chapter was established in 1924 to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of professional education. It is limited to 60 living persons. Early members included:

NOTABLE MEMBERS/LAUREATES:

• JOHN DEWEY (The First Nominee To The Laureate Chapter) {American Philosopher, Psychologist}

• ALBERT EINSTEIN {Physics & Philosophy}

• MARGARET MEAD {An American Cultural Anthropologist}

• ELEANOR ROOSEVELT {An American Politician, Diplomat & Activist. First Lady Of The United States: 1933-1945}

• JEAN PIAGET {Swiss Clinical Psychologist}

• GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER {An American Botanist & Inventor}

http://www.kdp.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kappa_Delta_Piorg/

INTERNATIONAL DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS

An International Distinguished Scholar

Honored by the International Distinguished Scholars – Academic Honor Society

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLASTIC & LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION AWARD

International Distinguished Scholars strives to promote, recognize, honor, and inspire academic excellence.

The Society symbolizes the endless pursuit of knowledge and civil service. In order to cultivate a high order of personal living, high value is placed on scholarship, leadership, integrity, creativity, and respect. International Distinguished Scholars’ guiding principle is to honor over-achieving students who possess a strong sense of individual growth, not only through academics but engaged civic responsibility as well.

Honor date: Oct 2015

Honor issued by the International Distinguished Scholars, Academic Honor Society

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLASTIC & LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION AWARD

HONOR SOCIETY.org – Washington, D.C.

Certified By The Honor Society

Honor Society recognizes the past, present and future of high achievers

Honor date: May 2016

Certified by the Honor Society located in Washington, D.C.

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

2013 San Diego Small Business Awards HONORABLE MENTION

Congratulations! Isometric has earned Honorable Mention for the 2013 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards!

We are extremely excited that your business has been recognized as one of San Diego’s finest.

Honor date: May 2013

Honor issuer: San Diego Chamber of Commerce

2013 San Diego Small Business Awards HONORABLE MENTION

TESTIMONIALS

Jack was very professional and thorough with the appraisal process. I highly recommend his services should you need to have your fine jewelry/watch appraised. Just an all around good guy and very knowledgeable

Jason F. – Newport Beach, CA

Jack was simply amazing! I had my grandmothers’ jewelry I inherited & had been to a few other gemologists & they weren’t very friendly or informative. Jack on the other hand was so kind & friendly, & insightful. I definitely recommend him and I will be using him in the future for sure! Thank You again Jack for everything!

Nicole M. – Las Vegas, NV

I put absolute trust and confidence in Isometric Gemological Appraisals when it comes to my private collection. It is rare to find such an honest,experienced and highly recommended appraiser and jeweler these days. There is no comparison when it comes to the highest standard of quality and craftmanship

Cheryl C. – Temecula, CA

I was in need of getting some of my jewelry appraised and after looking around for awhile, I came across Jack and his business! He was extremely nice, professional, and knowledgeable. He not only appraised my jewelry, but all of my grandmother’s jewelry as well. I am extremely pleased with my service and definitely recommend him. We will be back! Thanks so much Jack!

Shana N. – San Diego, CA

With confidence, I strongly recommend Jack as an appraiser/gemologist. I was so impressed with his knowledge and thoroughness! Jack came to my location, fully equipped, and spent hours, completely focused, appraising 19 pieces of jewelry so that I could get them properly insured. He was very fair in his pricing, he updated me with his progress in creating the reports, and when completed, personally delivered the reports which had pictures, thorough descriptions, etc. Additionally, Jack was very helpful connecting me to an agent at Jeweler’s Mutual, and sent her the appraisals electronically for me. Jack is a lovely, reliable businessman I am happy to recommend!

Deborah K. – Santa Ana, CA

Jack is incredibly professional, and knowledgeable. I had been procrastinating getting insurance appraisals for a long time. I was very impressed, as he appraised all of my pieces in one day. He had superior knowledge as some of my pieces were old, and top luxury brands.

Kim A. – Irvine, CA

Jack did an amazing job! Very professional, private and affordable (a rare combination). Needed to have some items appraised for too long (for insurance) and was referred here by our jewelry repair shop at South Coast Plaza. We set up a private appointment (He only does appointments) and he took care of us perfectly. Felt very safe and secure with the valuables. He knows his stuff!!!! Thank you!

Devin Courtney L. – Costa Mesa, CA

I was in a bind and needed to get my fiance’s engagement ring appraised asap! Jack was very accommodating and said he would be more than happy to have me stop by in such a short notice. This was my first experience with an appraiser and never once did I feel uncomfortable. He was very honest, professional, and very thorough in explaining the process to me.

It is very clear this gentleman’s love and enjoys his work and it reflects throughout the experience. Thank you Jack for sharing with me the history of gemstones throughout the different past civilizations. Best of luck with that book!

Highly recommend!

Guillermo M. – Newport Beach, CA

Long overdue !!! Amazing person!! Needed help with my ring and he was well connected that he knew the designer and got me in contact with him. They go above and beyond to provide a great service! Thank you!!

Jean-claude K. – Fountain Valley, CA

Fast efficient service. Was able to schedule an appointment within 1 day. Completely no nonsense. Was greeted immediately and sat right in with the gemologist during the entire procedure. Highly knowledgeable and very personable.

Kendra C. – Laguna Beach, CA

Jack was professional, friendly and provided an overall excellent and relaxing experience. I purchased a diamond engagement ring overseas on a passion driven lark, but had a suspicion I was ripped off by the seller. I received a accurate and thorough appraisal which facilitated a substantial rebate from the seller. I highly recommend Jack before purchase if possible or to verify your diamonds grading.
Thank you Jack, excellent work. I couldn’t recommend enough.

Sean T. – Costa Mesa, CA

I took my engagement ring in for an appraisal. Jack was very thorough. He took his time to explain to me what he was doing and showed me the diamond under the microscope. He is extremely knowledgeable. He even recommended jewelry insurance companies to me. I will definitely go to him for all of my future jewelry needs.

Amy M. – Costa Mesa, CA

I heard about Jack Ghazalian from a friend who had all her jewelry appraised with him and was very satisfied with his work. My homeowners’ insurance company required me to get an appraisal before they would insure any of my jewelry. I made an appointment with Jack and drove up from San Diego to see him. Jack was so friendly, knowledgeable, honest and completely thorough. I felt completely at ease. Jack took the time to research my watches and explain to me why the value was higher than what I thought it was (I didn’t realize my Rolex watches went up in value) I had three rings a necklace and 2 watches done. His prices were very fair. Jack didn’t over inflate the values of my pieces (so that I wouldn’t pay more in insurance than was necessary). I just dropped off the documents with my insurance agent, and she was so impressed with the accuracy and professionalism of the reports. She asked me for his business card, so that she could refer other clients needing appraisal services from Jack!