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certified Gemological Laboratory

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Awarded:

Liviu Matei

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GIA GG, Graduate Pearls

Accredited Senior Gemologist

Professional Experience

Founder and Gemologist, Advanced Gemological Laboratory (AGL Gems), Bucharest, Romania — 2022 to present
Independent gemological laboratory. Identification, gemological reports and valuation of diamonds, coloured stones and jewellery.

Jewellery and Gemstone Appraiser, Artmark Auction House, Bucharest — 2014 to present
Appraisal of jewellery and gemstone lots for Romania’s principal auction house.

Gemologist, Accent Bijuterii, Bucharest — 2014 to 2022
In-house gemologist for an established Romanian jewellery company. With the company since 2002.

Instructor, Romanian Institute of Gemology Accent — 2026 to present
Teaching gemology to the public and to professionals.

Specialized Training

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Diamond Essentials — July 2014
Colored Stone Essentials — July 2014
Diamonds & Diamond Grading — August 2014
Jewelry Essentials — August 2014
Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) — August 2014
Graduate Diamonds (GD) — September 2014
Colored Stones — October 2014
Gem Identification — August 2016
Gemologist — August 2016
Graduate Gemologist (GG) — October 2025
Graduate Pearls — February 2026.

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