Guiding Your Legacy Forward
At Naples Jewelry Appraisers, our role is to provide clear, independent documentation of value so your most important pieces are properly assessed. Through a structured, certified, and confidential appraisal process, we help you make informed decisions with lasting confidence.
The Expertise Behind Our Services
Kristi L. Botkin, GG
Kristi is a highly experienced, local leader in the gemology world. It is her personal mission to help clients in and around the Naples area understand what they own and what it’s truly worth. With advanced gemological training and careful attention to detail, she evaluates each piece to provide clear, reliable documentation, and a true understanding of what each piece is worth, and why.
Credentials
Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GG)
Diamond Graduate, Gemological Institute of America
Colored Stone Graduate, Gemological Institute of America
Gem Identification
Brian Denney, ACGA FGA, DGA, GG
Brian has decades of experience helping clients see the full significance of their collection. His deep knowledge of the luxury gemstone and high jewelry market, along with his extensive set of gemology certifications give him a unique level of expertise when assessing and assisting clients with every treasured piece they bring in.
Credentials
Fellow of The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA)
Advanced Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society (ACGA)
Diamond Diploma, Gemmological Association of Great Britain. (DGA)
Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GG)
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Pseudoisochromatic Color Vision Screening – June 2017
Our Philosophy
Professional Standards on Your Term
We believe that professional expertise should never come at the cost of your peace of mind. Our process is designed to be entirely transparent. Your items never leave your sight.
Whether you visit our private office or request a concierge session at your residence, you receive the same level of elite service and technical accuracy.
A Partnership Built on Integrity
As an independent appraisal firm, our role is to document value objectively. When clients choose to explore resale, acquisition, or custom design, we can connect them with our sister company, Gems of Note, allowing the process to move forward with continuity and discretion.
As the most highly credentialed appraisal team in Southwest Florida, our work is trusted by clients and institutions across the country;
bringing nationally recognized standards to every valuation we perform.Services Tailored to Your Needs
Services Tailored to Your Needs
Whether you are updating insurance documentation or navigating an estate settlement, we provide the specialized appraisal expertise your collection requires. Our services are designed to deliver clear valuation, professional care, and a secure, confidential experience.
Awards & equipment
Awards & equipment
Affiliations & Awards
Fancy Colored Research Foundation, FCRF member
DETC Outstanding Graduate – Gemological Institute of America - 2007
American Society of Appraisers – Senior Gemologist
American Gem Trade Association – Affiliate Member
Accredited Gem Laboratory - American Gem Society
Affiliations & Awards
Fancy Colored Research Foundation, FCRF member
DETC Outstanding Graduate – Gemological Institute of America - 2007
American Society of Appraisers – Senior Gemologist
American Gem Trade Association – Affiliate Member
Accredited Gem Laboratory - American Gem Society
Laboratory Equipment
Raman Spectrometer 531 with Photoluminescence, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer, XRF Spectrometer, EXA Natural Diamond Detector, Yehuda Sherlock Natural Diamond Detector, Ocean Optics USB2000+ Spectrometer 200-850nm, Deuterium, Halogen Light Source
Binocular Microscope, Refractometer, Polariscope, London Dichroscope, Chelsea Color Filter
Long Wave and Short Wave Ultraviolet viewing cabinet, SSEF diamond spotter, Presidium Leveridge Gauge
Vision 360 Photography System, Picup Media Photography System, Sarine Instructor, Advisor, and GIA Facetware, Sarine Diascan S9+ Diamond Proportion Scanner, System Eickhorst Grading Cabinet, Macbeth Judge II Grading Cabinet, Master Diamond Color Grading Set, Mettler Toledo Diamond Scale, Mettler Toledo Gram Scale, Specific Gravity Scale Attachment.
Extensive Gemological Library
Laboratory Equipment
Raman Spectrometer 531 with Photoluminescence, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer, XRF Spectrometer, EXA Natural Diamond Detector, Yehuda Sherlock Natural Diamond Detector, Ocean Optics USB2000+ Spectrometer 200-850nm, Deuterium, Halogen Light Source
Binocular Microscope, Refractometer, Polariscope, London Dichroscope, Chelsea Color Filter
Long Wave and Short Wave Ultraviolet viewing cabinet, SSEF diamond spotter, Presidium Leveridge Gauge
Vision 360 Photography System, Picup Media Photography System, Sarine Instructor, Advisor, and GIA Facetware, Sarine Diascan S9+ Diamond Proportion Scanner, System Eickhorst Grading Cabinet, Macbeth Judge II Grading Cabinet, Master Diamond Color Grading Set, Mettler Toledo Diamond Scale, Mettler Toledo Gram Scale, Specific Gravity Scale Attachment.
Extensive Gemological Library
Schedule a Certified Jewelry Appraisal
Experience a higher standard of valuation. Our certified gemologists provide the transparent, on-site reporting required to verify the true caliber of your assets.