"Distinctive originals redesigned from your sentimental existing stones. We make the next generation's keepsakes." since 1984
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Bruce J Snider llc

January 1, 2022 - Present

Bruce J Snider Jewelers, Inc.

January 1984 - December 2021. Not Open to the General Public we are relocating... thank you We Do Not Purchase Jewelry From the General Public

Services

Bruce J Snider M.S., Master Jeweler & Graduate Gemologist GIA Custom Designed Jewelry & Repairs Gemological Laboratory Appraisals Ornamental Hand-Engraving Metallurgical Repair Laser Services Basic TIG Welding
High-End Custom Designed Jewelry Designs In Gems - a division of Bruce J Snider Jewelers, Inc. Specializing in Custom Designed Jewelry Master Jeweler, Graduate Gemologist - GIA, award-winning artist, illustrator, and sculptor, Bruce started his career as a fashion jewelry designer in 1980 for a major U.S. retailer, followed by opening a studio in January of 1984, offering companies as well as the general public jewelry design, manufacturing, repairs, precious metals bullion & coins, and certified gemological appraisals - with works in private and corporate collections around the world.
Gemological Laboratory Appraisals
Gemological Laboratory Appraisals - Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America specializing in appraisals of fine jewelry, diamonds, and gemstones for insurance, estate, and litigation purposes. Bruce is listed with numerous insurance companies including Jewelers Mutual and Chubb Insurance as a certified jewelry appraiser. Bruce J Snider G.G.-GIA also offers fair market value reports providing an estimate of the likely selling price of a piece of jewelry if it is sold in its current, as-is condition, in its most common market. An example of fair market value might be the price that an item sells for at a local auction or on Ebay or other selling venues. For clients who have unknown faceted gemstones wishing to authenticate what the material actually is, if it's natural, synthetic or lab created, it's clarity and color grade, along with it's value - We offer gemological identification and evaluation reports .
Disclaimer: Due to the influx of laboratory created diamonds, diamonds must be accompanied with validating documentation such as gemological reports from GIA, IGI, EGL, GCAL, etc., original purchase reciepts, or insurance documentation. Gemological Laboratory Appraisals/Bruce J Snider LLC holds the right to turn down appraisal requests.
Ornamental Hand-Engraving
Specializing in the ornamental hand-engraving. Bruce J Snider has continued his passion as a artist & craftsman specializing in ornamental hand-engraving. Studying under world-class master engravers - Bruce hand-engraves wedding bands, engagement rings, knives, gun slides & hunting rifles - as well as designing a line of his own custom handmade & hand-engraved western belt buckles.
Metallurgical Repair Laser Services
Metallurgical Repair Laser Services - a division of Bruce J Snider Jewelers, Inc. since 2008. Offering precision micro-laser welding tailored to the scientific and industrial sectors offering hermetic seals, assembly, and repair of componants via micro-laser welding technology. Our micro laser welding division Metallurgical Repair Laser Services has been providing a broad spectrum of services from the assembly, filling of porosity, hermetic seals, and repairing components for the oil & gas, tool & die, aerospace, defense, medical, and other industrial sectors. References upon request.
Rated by CBS Houston as being in the "Top Ten" Best Local Jewelry Designers in Houston. September 18, 2012 edition.
5 Times "Super Service Award" Winner - Angies List: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015!
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