Independent jewelry appraiser and private jeweler with 20+ years of professional experience spanning Sacramento, Seattle, Monterey, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Extensive background in retail jewelry sales, luxury watch sales, estate jewelry evaluation, gemstone identification, and custom jewelry design. Experienced in guiding clients through the full design process, including concept development, CAD review, gemstone selection, fabrication oversight, and final quality assurance. Additional background in jewelry repair intake and repair analysis, with the ability to assess structural integrity, craftsmanship, and suitability for restoration. Owner of Devine & Co., providing insurance, estate, and fair-market appraisals, as well as private client advisory. Experienced in grading diamonds and colored stones, documenting high-value items, and working with insurance carriers nationwide on complex jewelry claims.

Graduate Gemologist (GIA). Certified Master Appraiser (National Association of Jewelry Appraisers). Registered Master Valuer (RMV). ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser Candidate. Broad-based training across all major areas of the jewelry industry, including diamond grading, colored stone identification, gemstone testing, basic repair assessment, and appraisal methodology. Experienced in valuation theory, insurance replacement valuation, and recognition of common treatments and synthetics. Ongoing professional development in gemological testing, industry standards, and evolving materials.

National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), Certified Master Appraiser.
Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA), Member.
American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Master Gemologist Appraiser Candidate.
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association.
Jewelers of America (JA), Member.
Diamond Council of America (DCA), Certified Diamontologist.
Master Valuer Program – Registered Master Valuer (RMV).
Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT), Member.
USPAP Certified (2025).

Contributor to jewelry valuation education through ongoing collaboration with insurance carriers, adjusters, and appraisal professionals. Provides technical insights on diamond and gemstone valuation, treatment disclosure, and appraisal standards to support claim accuracy and industry best practices. Offers mentoring and informal guidance to new appraisers and jewelers entering the field. Active participant in professional organizations promoting ethical appraisal practice and transparent gemological reporting.

Recognized by clients, jewelers, and insurance professionals for expertise in fair, transparent valuation and ability to accurately assess complex, high-value jewelry. Trusted by multiple national insurance carriers for large-scale and specialty claims requiring advanced gemological knowledge. Frequently referred by jewelers, estate professionals, and private clients for appraisal work requiring precision and discretion.