QuestionI am trying to find a qualified appraiser for my loose gemstones. I live in Western MA and the people I've found have no real experience with gemstones. I have andesine, alexandrite (I believe natural not lab created), rubies, emeralds, topazes, tourmalines, etc. I also need to find someone willing to show me how to use a refractometer which I received as a gift.
AnswerThat easy Diane.
Yesterday I did a presentation to a 4th grade class on gem testing with a Refractometer and a Polariscope.
My nearest office to you is in Framingham 890 Concord Street. We can do it all for you right there.
Sincerely
Arthur DeMello GG (GIA)
A. DeMello Gemological Laboratory
http://www.nationalgemologicallaboratory.com