Connecticut's 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.