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Connecticut Jewelry Appraisal by Cynthia L. Konney
Curriculum Vitae

Cynthia L. Konney, Graduate Gemologist, G.I.A.
Registered Jeweler, A.G.S.
Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, A.G.S.
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
Professional Activities
- Jeweler's Vigilance Committee-Jewelry Appraisal Basics 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
- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Conference, Tucson 2008
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 National Association of Jewelry appraisers
- Member Accredited Gemologists Association
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