Graduate Gemologist & Jewelry Appraiser, proven background in appraising, grading, testing and identification of gemstones and diamonds. Competent in estate, period and antique jewelry, as well as museum quality jewelry. Continual education and lab workshops in the challenging areas of synthetics and enhancements of gemstones and diamonds. Proficient in the application of Gemological Institute of America's Diamond Grading and Colored Stone Grading Systems.
Education
Gemological Institute of America{GIA} - Santa Monica, California Graduate Geologist, Resident Program GPA: 98/100.
University of Delaware - Newark, Delaware
Studies toward Degree in Business Administration
Specialized Training:
Gemological Institute of America
- Diamonds
- Advanced Diamond Grading
- Pearl Grading
- Diamond Grading
- Synthetic Diamonds
- Jewelry Design
- Colored Stones
- Gem Identification
- Colored Stone Grading
- Advanced Gemstone Identification
- Theory, Formatting and Appraisal Writing
- Antique and Period Jewelry Identification
- Synthetic Stone Workshop
- Identification of Unusual Materials
- Recognizing Trade Marks
- Diamond Color Grading
- Jadeite Evaluation Workshop
- Emerald Enhancement and Treatment Workshop
- Freshwater Pearl Workshop
- Law School for Appraisers Lecture
- Appraising and Identifying Watches
- Montana Sapphires
- Appraising and Identifying Ivory
- Evaluating Old Cut Diamonds
- Colored Diamond Grading
Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques
- Appraisal Methods, Writing and Requirements
- Gem Identification
- Metals and Manufacturing
- Period Jewelry
- Synthetic Gemstones
Munsell Color Vistion Test
- Tested Superior Hue Discrimination
Awards
Women's Jewelry Association - Scholarship
D. Swarovski and Company - Scholarship
Commissions
Contracted to buy and sell estate jewelry on-site at Eva Gabor's Estate.
Contracted to provide condition and verification reports to Harrah's Hotel and Casino in celebration of their 60th Anniversary Diamond Exhibition. As part of a team effort appraised a 12 piece diamond exhibit which included the Excelsior Diamond in New York prior to exhibition and Las Vegas post exhibit. Personal assignment was the Cullian Blue Diamond Necklace valued at $3 million.
Bloomingdale's exhibit and estate sale show casing the Star of Queensland. The largest star sapphire in the world.
Affiliations
- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Senior Member
- G.I.A. Alumni Association, Member
- The American Society of Jewelry Historians, Member
- Accredited Gemologist Association, Accredited Senior Gemologist
- Business Womens Network of Delaware
