Qualifications of Appraiser James R. Krol, G.G, A.S.A. Master Gemologist Appraiser

DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS:

  • B.S., Lawrence Technological University, 1969
  • Gemmological Association of Great Britain to sit for final exam
  • G.G. (Graduate Gemologist), Gemological Institute of America, 1977
  • The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, 1983
  • "Master Gemologist Appraiser" American Society of Appraisers, 1987-2012
  • International Society of Appraisers, 1993-2002

HONORS:

  • Established gemological testing laboratory for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and appraised a portion of the Royal Family's jewels, 1985
  • Who's Who in the Jewelry Industry, 1979
  • President, Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association, Michigan Chapter, 1986, 2007-2011
  • President, International Society of Appraisers, Michigan Chapter, 1990
  • Regional Governor, Accredited Gemologists Association, 1991
  • Speaker, Michigan Jewelers Association, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986
  • Convention Speaker, Toronto Chapter of the G.I.A. Alumni Association, 1987
  • Article published, "Why Write a Jewelry Appraisal?"
  • American Standards Board-Personal Property Appraisal Task Force (USPAP), 1995-1996
  • Covered by multiple media outlets including "Ruth to the Rescue", The Detroit News and Chanel 7 WXYT

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

  • Accredited Gemologists Association, since 1978
  • Canadian Gemmological Association, 1978-1980
  • American Society of Appraisers, since 1987
  • Gemmological Association of Great Britain, 1975-1996
  • Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association, since 1984
  • International Society of Appraisers, 1990-2002
  • National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Charter Senior Member, since 1983

CONTINUING EDUCATION -- COURSES AND CONFERENCES:

  • Gemological Institute of America:
    • Diamond Certificate, 1968
    • Colored Stone Grading and Gem Identification, 1973, 1987, 1998
    • Diamond Grading Class, 1975, 1998
    • Pearl Grading and Evaluation, 1977
    • Gemologist Update Class, 1981, 1984, 1998
    • Training in Spectroscope Skills, 1986
    • Twinning Test for Synthetic versus Natural Amethyst, 1987, 1998
    • Advanced Gemology, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, 2002
    • Michigan Chapter Educational Meeting since 1987
  • American Gemological Laboratories: Heat Alteration and Surface Color Diffusion, 1986
  • National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Gemological Conference, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988
  • Accredited Gemologists Association, Tucson Gem Show, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1997
  • American Society of Appraisers:
    • Valuation Classes 1; 2; 3; GJ206-2006, 2009, 2010; GJ202-2006; GJ201-2010
    • "How to Respond to a Subpoena" 2010
    • "Marketing a Small Appraisal Office" 2010
    • "Legal Aspects of Personal Property" 2010
    • Re-accreditation in 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2010
  • International Society of Appraisers:
    • Harnessing the Power of Estate Appraising, 2000
    • Harnessing the Power of Insurance Appraising, 1999
    • 20th Annual Conference on Personal Property Appraising, 1999
  • National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 1991,1996, 2001-06, 2008-2013
  • World of Gem Conference 2008, 2010

    • GIA

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