David valued his time studying with award-winning gem carver Naomi Sarni in New York.  Sarni, a highly respected gem carver, is internationally admired for her transitional, carved objets d’art that have been said to “appear to defy gravity.”

Speaking of gem carving, David has been featured in The Retail Jeweler magazine for his appraisals of gemstone carving, an artform also known as glyptic art. As the article stated, “appraisal of gem carvings requires in-depth knowledge of not only the material used, but the workmanship and the degree of artistry.”

It indeed takes a vast knowledge of the gem carving market to be able to appraise these lovely pieces. As David said, “It’s not an exact science, but there is more objectivity involved.” David considers Sarni one of his “rock star” resources he uses to help authenticate gem carvings that come his way for appraisal.

Need a jewelry appraisal for insurance purposes, estate liquidations or an estate fair market value appraisal? Come see David!