certified Gemological Laboratory
Çiğdem Lüle
,
PhD, GIA GG, FGA, DGA
Accredited Senior Gemologist
Professional Experience
Independent Appraiser
Public Speaker
Author
Industry Workshop Developer
Specialized Training
Diploma in Gemmology (Gem-A), 1998
Diamond Diploma (Gem-A), 1998
Graduate Gemologist (GIA), 2005
PhD. in Mineralogy, Hacettepe University, Turkey, 2006
Industry Memberships
Member of The Scottish Gemmological Association (SGA), 2008 – present
Member of Mineralogical Society of America, 2011- present
Member of National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), 2018 – present
Member of Independent Jewellery Valuers (AIJV), 2018 – present
Member of The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA), 2024
Industry Contributions
Vice President of Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA), 2023 – 2026 term
Executive Director of Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers (AIJV), 2022 – Present
Industry Recognition
AGA Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology Recipient, 2016
SGA Catriona Orr McInnnes Medal, 2019