Experienced, Professional Jewelry Appraiser Serving the Richmond, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, Kilmarnock, & Central Virginia Communities

A life-long-passion for collecting and studying precious stones nurtured the interest and skills necessary to offer a high quality appraisal product.
Years of in-depth experience in professional jewelry appraisals, comparative knowledge of private/commercial collections, and serving as a reference expert for insurance/law enforcement agencies assure a high quality appraisal product.
Conversant with diverse jewelry designs and philosophies of doing business assure integrity and customer service.

Education

Graduate Gemologist - Gemological Institute of America (In residence)
Graduate Diploma in Diamonds (GIA)
Certificate of Completion in Grading Colored Gem Stones (GIA)
Senior Staff Advisor – Gemological Product Corporation (Port-a-lab manufacturer)
Attend Gemological Seminars on techniques, equipment and identification in Los Angeles, Tucson, Boston & San Diego

Professional Experience

We have clientel from the Fredericksburg
area as well as Northern Virginia & Maryland
who come here for your appraisal service.
The appraisals are professional, include
color photos & above all, are very
reasonably priced. Customer satisfaction
is very evident by the number
of returning appointments.
- Crown Jewelers of Fredericksburg

Commonwealth Gemological Laboratory, President – Twenty-five Years
Extensive Southeastern Appraisal Experience/Jewelry Dimensions – Two Years
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Faberge Collection
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Drug Enforcement Agency
Thalhimer’s Department Stores
Hecht’s Department Stores
Miller & Rhodes
Insurance Companies

Professional Memberships

Senior Member - National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)

Academic

Business Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University

References

Excellent References Available on Request

Professional Clients

Best Products
Fink’s Jewelers
Miller & Rhodes
Gordon’s Jewelers
Burke’s Jewelers
Jewelers Services
Capri Jewelers
Morton Jewelers
Cowardin Jewelers
Minton Jewelers
Crown Jewelers
Zales Jewelers