certified Gemological Laboratory
Meghan Sprague
,
GG (GIA) CMA (NAJA) CGA (AGS)
Accredited Senior Gemologist
Professional Experience
• Associate Buyer & Appraiser – Carreras Jewelers – Richmond, VA 2020- Present
• Regional Manager – Heritage Appraisers – Beachwood, OH 2018- 2020
• Field Appraiser – Heritage Appraisers – Beachwood, OH 2012-2018
• Staff Gemologist/Appraiser – Karats & Carats of Maitland, FL 2010-2013
• Diamond Sales Associate/Staff Gemologist – Jared the Galleria of Jewelry, 2009 – 2010
• Appraiser – Long’s Jewelers of Chesapeake, VA 2008-2009
• Fine Jewelry Specialist- Chesterfield Towne Center – Richmond, VA 2001-2007
Specialized Training
Education
Gemological Institute of America
• Accredited Jewelry Professional; 2005
• Graduate Gemologist; 2007
• Graduate Jeweler; 2008
• Graduate Pearls; 2009
• Gem Access Continuing Education (Annually)
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
• Appraisal Studies Course; 2021
• Ace-IT Educational Conferences; Winter 2020, 2023, Mid-Year 2019
American Society of Appraisers
• GJ201 Foundation I: Core Principles of Appraising Gems and Jewelry; 2024
• GJ202 Foundation II: Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Insurance Scheduling; 2024
• GJ203 Foundation III: Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Advanced Assignments: Development and Report Writing; 2024
American Gem Society
• AGS Way Course; 2020
• Certified Sales Associate; 2020
• Appraisal Theory I & II; 2022
• Conclave Educational Conferences; 2022, 2003
• Recertification (Annually)
The Appraisal Foundation
• 15-Hour National USPAP Personal Property; 2020-2023
• 7-Hour National USPAP Personal Property Update; 2024
Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc
• Pearls As One; 2018
Seminole State College of Florida
• Bachelor of Science Business Information Management; 2024
Certificates
American Gem Society
• Registered Jeweler, 2020
• Certified Gemologist, 2021
• Certified Gemologist Appraiser, 2022
Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc
• Pearl Specialist, 2018
Industry Memberships
Professional Memberships
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
• Certified Master Appraiser (2021-Present)
• Certified Senior Member (2020-2021)
• Member (2012-2020)
Affiliations
GIA Alumni Collective
American Society of Appraisers, Candidate 2024
