qualifications

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
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
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

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
American Society of Appraisers re-accreditation, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006
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