Certified Gemologist
About
President, David Craig Jewelers, Ltd.
David Craig Jewelers carries a tastefully procured selection of the finest watches, earrings, bracelets, diamond rings and other distinguished jewelry. Our collection includes everything from today’s hottest trends to timeless, iconic designs, with popular brands and hand-crafted pieces in platinum to 18k gold or sterling. We also offer expert jewelry appraisals and are one of a handful of jewelry retailers who operate an in-house, fully accredited American Gem Society Gem Lab right at our premises.
David Craig Jewelers is owned and operated by David Craig Rotenberg, a Certified Gemologist and Certified Gemologist Appraiser. An expert in the jewelry industry for more than 50 years, David and his seasoned staff are trained professionals who offer expert advice on the appraisal, quality, selection and purchase of diamonds and gemstones.
- Appraisals for estate fair market value settlements
- Estate liquidations
- Insurance claims
- Expert witness testimony
Count on David Craig Jewelers to match or even beat any advertised price from major area retailers. Your satisfaction, along with superb customer service, is always 100% guaranteed!
More About David Craig Rotenberg
Registered Jeweler, AGS,ISA,NAJA,IAI,JA,PJA
David Craig Rotenberg is one of the Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Counties leading authorities on gemstones, jewelry (both contemporary and antique/period) and diamonds. He has the honor of being one of only a handful of jewelers in the entire country to receive the “CAPP” certification in Gemstones and Jewelry from the International Society of Appraisers.
David is frequently featured on local and national talk and news shows. He has participated as a speaker at some of the country’s most prestigious jewelry industry events, including the American Gem Society Conclave, the NYC Jewelers of American Convention and JCK Las Vegas.
David has been frequently sought by the media and professional organizations for his expertise in the appraisal and value of fine diamonds and jewelry. He has appraised multimillion dollar inventories of gems and jewelry for the United States Custom Service, and assisted various legal firms in appraising and evaluating substantial caches of jewelry to settle bankruptcy matters, fraud investigations and estate matters. The Kuwaiti government called on David’s expertise to appraise jewelry losses resulting from the Iraqi invasion.
Call David at 215-968-8900 or email him here about participating at your seminar or special event, or if you require his expert appraisal services.
Memberships and Accreditations
- Certified Senior Member, NAJA
- Certified Triple CAPP Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) in gemstones, contemporary, antique and period jewelry
- International Society of Appraisers’ Leadership Award
- Founder, Past President Keystone Guild of American Gem Society
- AGS Jewelers Education Foundation, Past President
- America’s Best Jewelers (ABJ) designation, National Jeweler Magazine 2009 (one of 22 independent retailers nationwide)
- Member, Jewelers Vigilance Committee Appraisal Bar
- Certified Gemologist Appraiser, Gemological Institute of America
- Member, American Gem Society
- Member, Jewelers of America
- Member, Pennsylvania Jewelry Association
- Jewelry Information Center
- Member and Past President American Gem Society’s Jewelry’s Education Foundation
- A+ BBB Rating
Professional Recognition
- Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys
- American Arbitration Association
- Qualified mediator gems/jewelry
- International Society of Appraisers
- Recipient: Lamp of Knowledge Award
Additional Activities and Hobbies
As an active community member, David donates much of his spare time to various boards and associations. He also helps his wife, Debbi, raise and show Portuguese Water Dogs.
What I Do
Services
Insurance Replacement
Forensic Gemologist David Craig Rotenberg has been a consultant to the insurance industry for more than 50 years, and works with adjusters in providing jewelry replacement services. He specializes in outstanding jewelry replacements of like and kind quality and, with an AGS-accredited gem lab on the premises of his retail store, provides the most accurate jewelry appraisals.
- Consultant for over 50 years
- AGS-accredited Gem Lab
Gemologist
David Craig Jewelers is owned and operated by David Craig Rotenberg, a Certified Gemologist and Certified Gemologist Appraiser. An expert in the jewelry industry for more than 50 years, David and his seasoned staff are trained professionals who offer expert advice on the appraisal, quality, selection and purchase of diamonds and gemstones.
- Certified Gemologist Appraiser
- Trained Professionals
Jewelry Appraisal
Professional appraisals protect the value of your jewelry investment. In selecting an appraiser, it’s important that the appraisal be performed by a certified appraisal professional -- not just a gemologist. David Craig is not only a certified gemologist, but also a certified gemologist appraiser. With an AGS-certified Gemology Laboratory on site at his retail location, you can rest assured that the appraisal you receive from David Craig Jewelers will be accurate. Below are a number of reasons for having your fine jewelry and diamonds appraised.
- Insurance
- Estate
- Comparison
- Divorce Settlement
- Estimate to Replace
- Damage
- Collateral
- Proof of Ownership
