Appraisals
Portable - With the Portalab (Portable Gem Lab), CGR is able to go directly to you , and do the appraisal where you are.

• The Portalab allows our certified gemologist to accurately and quickly appraise jewelry and loose stones.

Advantages to being Portable
• Your valuables NEVER leave your sight.

• An expert answers your questions.

• Time saving - no driving, dropping off, or waiting for days, or even weeks.

• Appointments at your convenience, at your location.

•  Independent and unbiased appraisal. No inflated appraisals.

Loose Color
A variety of higher quality merchandise. Wholesale only please. Here are just a few examples:

• Peridot - cushion - 10.52ct

• Blue Zircon - emerald cut - 7.60ct

• Blue Sapphire - cushion - unheated - 2.20 ct

• Yellow Sapphire - square cushion - UNHEATED - 4.49ct

• Rubellite - oval - 9.47ct

• Spessartite- oval - 5.01ct

For more examples go to Loose Color

Curriculum Vitae
Details experience and credentials of CGR owner Paul Staples.

CGR offers you honesty, experience and education.

With over 20 years in the wholesale and retail jewelry and gem industry, owner Paul Staples keeps his skills sharp by attending international tradeshows and classes year round. His certificates and education include:

• Trained as Certified Gemologist Appraiser with the American Gem Society ( AGS )

• Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America ( GIA )

• Member National Association of Jewelry Appraisers ( NAJA )

Travel Log
Mostly photos of trips traveling in pursuit of loose color and gemological knowledge.
Check out the Photos!!!