About A+ Associates
Our Ethics:
First and foremost, we believe in being ethical at A+ Associates. We follow a code of ethics set forth by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). This code of ethics is a specific set of professional behaviors and values we abide by, including confidentiality, accuracy, privacy and integrity. The NAJA is the only appraisal organization devoted strictly to jewelry appraisers.
Our Education:
Continuing education is essential to providing accurate appraisals for our clients. We maintain updated continuing gemological and appraisal science education annually by attending industry conferences and shows.
Our Expertise:
In addition to being an expert in diamond analysis, we have attended advanced gemological workshops pertaining to rubies and sapphires with expert gemologists from renowned gemological laboratories. See our article in Saratoga Today (PDF).
Our Instruments:
Along with a fully equipped laboratory for gemological testing and evaluation, A+ Associates is one of the few labs in the country that can display the images we see under our microscope on a monitor for you to see.
Our Service:
Because we feel it is important for you to learn and understand how the evaluation process works, we encourage you stay and watch and learn about your jewelry items as they are appraised.
Jewelry appraisals by expert appraiser and gemologist Diane M. Burke of A+ Associates, Albany NY.
Diane's 28 years of experience as a gemologist is complimented by her 10 years of experience in jewelry, gem and diamond appraisals. As an independent appraiser, located in New York's Capital Region, A+ Associates is pleased to provide the following professional services by appointment:
Appraisals: Insurance, Estate, Bankruptcy and Liquidation, Donation, Divorce, and other types of appraisals.
Quality Analysis: Step by step analysis of diamonds, gemstones, pearls, watches, estate and antique jewelry.
Auction and Liquidation Assistance: Find the proper market to realize the most for your jewelry items.
Consulting: Discussion of your jewelry, its characteristics and worth.
If an auction has been determined to be the best market for selling your jewelry item or items, A+ Associates can assist in facilitating this process. You are, of course, an important part of this process. Your approval is needed before any agreements are made. We keep you updated throughout the process, from setting the reserve price to the day of the auction.
Please contact us to discuss your auction options.
Helping you make informed decisions about what to do with your jewelry