Connecticut's (CT) Professional Jewelry Appraiser

EDUCATION

• American Gem Society (AGS)
  Advanced Personal Property Appraisal Course-2004  
  Certified Gemologist Appraiser – 1986
  Certified Gemologist – 1982
  Registered Jeweler – 1981
  Past president and secretary of Connecticut Guild, American Gem Society
  Color vision testing as required by the American Gem Society
  Annual American Gem Society Conclave attendee
  
  
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
  Graduate Gemologist in residence – 1981
  Colored Stone Grading, Evaluation and Identification in residence - 1980
  Diamond Grading and Evaluation in residence – 1980
  Diamond Grading and Evaluation correspondence – 1979
  
  
• Eastern Connecticut State College – 1973 to 1977
  Bachelor of Arts – 1977
  
  
• Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee-Jewelry Appraisal Basic’s Skills Assessment Examination-2004
  
  
• American Society of Appraisers-GJ205-3766 Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods and Application-2005
  
  
• Jewelry Camp 2005 by Joyce Jonas and Associates at Hofstra University-Antique and Period Jewelry Conference
  
  
• American Society of Appraisers-GJ206 Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards-June 2005
  
  
• American Society of Appraisers Ethics Examination September 2005
  
  
• American Society of Appraisers National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) November 2005
  
  
• Accredited Gemologists Association Conference Tucson 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
  
  
• National Association of Jewelry Appraisers 2 day Conference Tucson 2008
  
  
• Conference of Jewelry & Related Arts, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston October 2008-Art Nouveau

BUSINESS

• New England Gemological Laboratory & Appraisal Services, LLC – Principal, 2001 to present
• Over thirty-five years of experience in the retail jewelry business, beginning 1972
• Employed for over twenty years at Lux Bond & Green, one of New England's premier jewelers, focusing on appraisals and sales and managing one of the locations.
• Member Jewelers Vigilance Committee
• Member American Society of Jewelry Historians
• Member Appraiser Under Oath
• Mentor for GIA Correspondence Students
• Member Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
• Member Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce
• Member Accredited Gemologists Association-Accredited Senior Appraiser
• Certified Member National Association of Jewelry Appraiser
• Associate Member American Society of Appraisers-Member #055291

What Is the American Gem Society?

The American Gem Society is a not-for-profit trade association of fine jewelers, appraisers, jewelry manufacturers and suppliers in the United States, Canada, and Europe who are dedicated to consumer protection, ethical business standards, and development of the highest gemological skills and knowledge.  

Independent Certified Gemologist Appraisal (ICGA) firms carry the CGA credentials to another level. They are independent appraisal firms that specialize in the appraisal of gems and jewelry. ICGA appraisers are qualified to provide insurance appraisals as well as more challenging appraisal assignments such as probate, equitable distribution, resale and divorce.

This elite group ICGA firms, do not buy or sell jewelry, they are dedicated to providing their clients with reliable and professional independent appraisal services. The appraisal education and experience required of the ICGA firms surpass the retailer CGA requirements. We are the authority.

Many ICGA firm applicants are also at the top of their profession in other appraisal Organizations, such as the American Society of Appraisers, Accredited Gemologists Association and the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

Contact & Directions

Mailing Address:
New England Gemological Laboratory and Appraisal Services, LLC
PO Box 4015
24 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371

Phone:
1 (860) 434-8885

Fax:
1 (860) 440-6738

Email:



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Directions:

Interstate 95, Take Exit 70

Coming from the East of Old Lyme take a left at the end of the exit 70 ramp.  Go 0.65 of a mile and you will find us on the right at #24 behind the E. F. Watermelon storefront, across from the Cooley Gallery. It is just past the Old Lyme Ice Cream Shop and just before the old Catholic Church.

Coming from west of Old Lyme and the Connecticut River.  Exit 70 and at the end of the exit ramp take a right.  Just down the road is a yellow blinking light.  Take a left onto Ferry Road.  This is a very short street and ends on Lyme Street, the heart of the Old Lyme Historic District.  Take a left at the end of Ferry Road and we are down about a block or so just past the old Catholic Church and behind the E. F. Watermelon storefront (a very fine custom jewelry design gallery), across from the Cooley Gallery.

Look for us under the green awning. If you are coming from a distance there is plenty to see and do in Old Lyme.  Also on Lyme Street are the Florence Griswold Museum, The Lyme Art Academy and The Lyme Art Association.  The Bee and Thistle Inn and The Old Lyme Inn, offer superb dining experiences.  The Old Lyme Ice Cream Shop makes their own ice cream and also offers a wonderful light fare.

New England Gem Lab is easy to find and we offer hours to accommodate your scheduling. 
We can schedule an appointment at our office, your home or your off-site location to suit your needs.

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