certified Gemological Laboratory
Gina D'Onofrio
,
FGAA, FGA, MGA-ASA, CMA-NAJA, AM-ISA
Accredited Senior Gemologist
Professional Experience
Independent gemological laboratory, appraisal service. Catering to private individuals, banks, trusts, nonprofit organizations, insurance companies, legal firms and the jewelry trade in the greater Los Angeles area. 2000 – 2016, then 2021 – present.
Director of Fine Jewelry, Heritage Auctions, Beverly Hills, 2016 – 2021
Positions held in jewelry design and production, buying and selling of contemporary, antique and period jewelry, sales and management. 1985 – 2000.
Specialized Training
- Gemology Diploma, 1992 – Gemological Association of Australia
- Diamond Grading, 1996 – Gemological Institute of America.
- Diamond Cut Grading, 2006 – Gemological Institute of America.
- Appraisal Core Courses 101, 102 & 103, 2000 – International Society of Appraisers
- Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards GJ206, 2009 – American Society of Appraisers
- Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards GJ206, 2009 – ASA
- Gems & Jewelry Narrative Appraisal Report Writing, GJ207, 2012 – ASA
- Advanced Gemological Update & Connoisseurship, GJ209, 2012, ASA
- Personal Property Valuation Report Writing, PP/GJ 203, 2012, ASA
- Personal Property Valuation – Legal Environment, PP/GJ 204, 2012, ASA
- Advanced Diamond Grading, 2013, ASA/GIA
- Jewelry Forensics, 2018, ASA/GIA.
- Fundamentals of Watches for Valuation, 2012, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors
- Luxury or Lie: Counterfeit and genuine wristwatches. Adam Harris, NAWCC
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 1996, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022
- Minimum of 16 hrs continuing education each year relevant to gems & jewelry
Industry Memberships
- Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, FGA
- Fellow of The Gemmological Association of Australia, FGAA
- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, CMA
- American Society of Appraisers, ASA, MGA
- International Society of Appraisers, AM
- Accredited Gemologists Association
- American Society of Jewelry Historians
Industry Contributions
American Society of Appraisers Gems & Jewelry Committee, past education chair and past vice chair
Currently serving on the Accredited Gemologists Association, board of governors, 2nd term
Past instructor for the American Society of Appraisers, Gems & Jewelry Principals of Valuation course, GJ202
Instructor and developer of 20th Century Jewelry History courses and lectures, offered since 2016, to the American Society of Appraisers, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, International Society of Appraisers, American Gem Society Conclave and Chapters, GIA-Alumni and National Council of Jewelry Valuers.
