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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED GEMOLOGIST APPRAISER, American Gem Society
- To maintain this title a yearly recertification exam must be passed.
Gemological Institute of America – Gemologist 1989, #291-9109
American Gem Society – Accredited Gemological Laboratory
Member Firm and titles of:
INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED GEMOLOGIST APPRAISER
Certified Gemologist Appraiser
Certified Gemologist
Silver AppraiserMember of National Association of Jewelry AppraisersMember American Society of Jewelry Historians
Member Jewellery Appraisers of the World
Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Bachelor of Science, Management of Human Resources
Florida State University,
- undergraduate studies in psychology and communications
College International de Cannes
- French Language Studies
International Society of Appraisers, Courses #101, #102, #103.
- Ethics and Professional Practices
- Terminology, Identification, Authentication, and Research Methodology
- Federal Tax Functions, responsibilities, liabilities and report writing
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
The Appraisal Standards and The Appraisal Foundation is authorized by Congress as the Source of Appraisal Standards and Appraiser Qualifications.
Florida Real estate license, inactive status
Expert witnessUniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Compliant
GIA
GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE of AMERICA
Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry.