Trang Pham, Master Gemologist Appraiser®,  is your trusted independent jewelry appraiser in the San Diego area and beyond, specializing in valuing all types of fine jewelry, watches, diamonds, and colored stones.

With credentials as a GIA Graduate Gemologist and AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist, she is also an Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) in the Gems & Jewelry Discipline. Her expertise and dedication were highlighted by receiving the ASA Rising Star Award in 2022 and Master Gemologist Appraiser® in 2024.

Her experience in retail and teaching gemology as a former GIA instructor, combined with her many appraisal credentials and commitment to continuing education, has made her your trusted expert for any jewelry valuation needs. In most cases, examinations are conducted in your presence during the appointment. Her appraisals are widely accepted by insurance companies, and she is a Qualified Appraiser under IRS Guidelines on Qualified Appraisers.

Trang Pham’s clients include private jewelry owners, insurance companies, fiduciaries, estate attorneys, the Department of Justice, and retailers.

Experience:

Jewelry Appraiser and Owner of La Jolla Gem Appraisal – AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory 56th: 2021 – Present

Gemology Instructor – Gemological Institute of America (GIA): 2023 – 2024

Jewelry Store Owner – Saigon Spring Jewelry: 2016 – 2022 

Education:

– Gemological Institute of America (GIA) – Graduate Gemologist

– University of Marketing & Finance, Vietnam – Marketing Bachelor

Specialized Credential:

– American Society of Appraisers (ASA) – Master Gemologist Appraiser®

– Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

– Pearls Graduate (GIA)

– Applied Jewelry Professional (GIA)

Certificate of Completion:

– GJ201 Foundation I: Core Principles of Appraising Gems & Jewelry, American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

– GJ202 Foundation II: Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Insurance Scheduling, American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

– GJ203 Foundation III: Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Advanced Assignments (ASA)

– APPA Advanced Personal Property Appraisal, American Gem Society (AGS)

– 15-Hour USPAP Course for Personal Property, Gems & Jewelry and Machinery & Technical Specialties, The Appraisal Foundation

– 07-Hour USPAP Course for Personal Property, Gems & Jewelry and Machinery & Technical Specialties, The Appraisal Foundation

– Jewelry Forensic seminar, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

– GJ209-OOF – The New Vintage: 20th Century Jewelry from 1950 to 2000 (ASA, Las Vegas)

• Vice President, GIA Alumni Collective, San Diego Chapter (2022-2024)
• Accredited Senior Gemologist, Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)
• Accredited Member, American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
• Candidate, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
• Professional Member, Women’s Jewelry Association
• Associate Member, Estate Planning Council of San Diego

2022 ASA Rising Star Award Recipient