Please call Stadtmuller Jewelers to arrange your private consultation:

• (631) 589-3300
• (866) 501-3059 - Toll Free

Why is the Engagement Ring Worn on the Third Finger of the Left Hand?

It was once believed that the vein of love (vena amoris) ran from this finger directly to the heart. Romantic as this may be, medical science does not support this view. Practically speaking, the third finger is more convenient as a matter of protection for the ring itself, since the first and second are too active. The left hand was chosen for the ring because it normally is less active than the right, hence safer. Approximately 75% of women receive diamond engagement rings before marriage.

F.Stadtmuller / Services / Appraisal Service

At Stadtmuller Jewelers we use an independent professional appraisal service to protect our clients. This service provided by Edward Lewand, GG ASA AAA of Consultant Appraisal Services, Inc.

His reports provided detail explanations of your jewelry how it is valued and priced along with color photographs. Reports are provided for Insurance, Estates, IRS, Matrimonial and Insurance lost.

All work is done in front of you while you wait.

The following are Mr. Lewand's qualifications:

• Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) of the American Society of Appraisers - ASA, In Gems and Jewelry
  (Must be re-accredited every five years)
• Certified Appraiser of the Appraiser Association of America - (AAA)
  (Must be re-accredited every five years)
• Graduate Gemologist (GG)
  Earned in residence from the GIA in 1979, New York
• GIA Jewelry Appraisal Procedure Class
  August 8, 1989, New York; one week class
• GIA Insurance Replacement Appraisal Course
  May 1996
• Certified USPAP
  15 hour course ASA on Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Every Five years.
• Paralegal
  Adelphi University of New York; for research on appraisals, estates and Insurance matters, consultations and research with attorneys (Notary Public) for witness preparation and testimony.
• New York State Licensed Insurance Broker
  Procured license in order to understand insurance procedures and how appraisals are used in insurance. College classes on insurance (120 hours) eight credits Suffolk Com. College
• Instructor at New York University
  And developer of the class on Jewelry Appraising at New York University Fine Arts program and special intensive courses. Classes on Buying and selling Jewelry (adult education). Seminars for Jewelry Companies, Insurance Companies, Private Associations. Guest speaker appraisal and jewelry conferences, AAA National Conference. Antique Jewelry and Gem Stone Conference
• Associate of Joyce Jonas & Associates
  Consultant, Manager and teacher, Antique Jewelry and Gem Stone Conference -New York, Hofstra University now in its 24th year. Expert Witness Preparation and Appraisal work