YourGemologist's Credentials
Your Gemologist's...Credentials and Published Articles
Award Date Gemological Certificate or Diploma Institute or Association
June 1978 Diamond Grading and Evaluation Gemological Institute of America
October 1979 Coloured Stone Grading and Identification G.I.A.
November 1979 Gemologist, GIA G.I.A.
November 1988 Registered Jeweler American Gem Society
May 1992 Certified Gemologist (CG) American Gem Society
March 2002 Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA) American Gem Society (Affiliate Status)
May 1988 Jewelry Retailing G.I.A.
August 1989 Pearl Grading and Evaluation G.I.A.
February 1996 Diamond Grading G.I.A.
February 1996 Detecting Fracture Filled Diamonds G.I.A.
February 1996 Gem Identification G.I.A.
March 1996 Colored Stone Grading G.I.A.
May 1996 Gold and Precious Metals G.I.A.
October 1997 Insurance Replacement Appraisal G.I.A.
March 1996 Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) G.I.A.
August 1997 Fellow (FGA) Gemmological Association
of Great Britain
Professional Memberships:
Alumni Member G.I.A. Alumni Association
Fellow, Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Additional:
Property and Casualty Insurance Adjuster, Texas Department of Insurance #1300433
Certified Education Provider, Texas Department of Insurance #3391
Allied Gem Tutorial Centre for Gem-A
Vista Joyera, Caribbean Editor for Jewelers Circular/Keystone publication
Recognized as expert gemologist by the international media
Published author and gemologist
Recognized by the jewelry industry
Internationally published on topics of gemology