Graduate Gemologist, Certified Gemologist Appraiser. Over 40yrs. of forensic appraising, business analyst in gems, jewelry and related items. Specializing in fraud, hypotheticals, marriage dissolution, collateral (loans), donations, estate tax, insurance claims and adjustment. American Gem Society Appraisals chair 25yrs. and established the first formal certification program in the world (1983). Published (3 books).
OCCUPATION
JEWELER: Third generation, actively engaged over 50 years as a platinum, gold and silversmith, watch & clock maker, designer, moldmaker, wax carver, engraver, diamond & colored stone setter, caster and polisher.
APPRAISER
40+ years of experience- jewelry, gemstones, carvings, minerals, antiques, watches, clocks, jewelry and related articles.
BUSINESS, SECURITY AND INVENTORY ANALYST, FORENSICE APPRAISER, EXPERT TESTIMONY.
LECTURES
Over 40 years of teaching appraisal procedures and techniques, market research, application, and interpretation of fair market value, evaluation theory, report writing, methodology, documentation, etc., for the following organizations:
American Gem Society, Conclaves and National Guilds
American Society of Appraisers Conferences
California Jewelry Association seminars
American Gem Trade Association seminars
Mineralogical Society of Southern California seminars
Gemological Institute of America classes
International Society of Appraiser Conferences
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Media interviews include NBC, CBS, ABC and CNN network television, local television and radio, Los Angeles metropolitan newspapers, national industry and news magazines.
EDUCATION
WOODBURY UNIVERSITY, 1948-49
GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, resident program, 1949
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS
Courses 101-102-103: Ethics, Evaluation Theory, Methodology, Research, Authentication, Fiduciary Responsibilities and FMV
AGS Colorvision Test, 1998
DEGREES
GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST, Gemological Institute of America, 1968
CERTIFIED GEMOLOGIST, American Gem Society, 1969
CERTIFIED GEMOLOGIST APPRAISER, American Gem Society, 1983
INDUSTRY POSITIONS
TRUSTEE, Chief Financial Officer, American Gem Society 1990-1997
CHAIR, American Gem Society Appraisal Committee, 1975-present
PRESIDENT, American Gem Society, So. Calif. Guild, 1971
DIRECTOR, American Gem Society, Int'l Board, 1975-present
PAST FOUNDING DIRECTOR, L.A. County Museum Natural History Gem & Mineral Council
CHAIR, Council of Jewelry Appraisal Organizations, 1997-98
INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
American Gem Society
Jewelers of America
California Retail Jewelers Association
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Jewelers Security Alliance
Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
Council of Jewelry Appraisal Organizations
PUBLICATIONS
Available upon request
AWARDS
International Society of Appraisers, Special Award-Most outstanding contribution in the Appraisal profession, 1986
American Gem Society, Robert M. Shipley Award-Most outstanding contribution in the Appraisal profession, 1987
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