certified Gemological Laboratory
Laboratory #
Awarded:
Renee Newman
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ACCREDITED SENIOR GEMOLOGIST GIA GG, MA
Accredited Senior Gemologist
Professional Experience
* Author and writer of gem & jewelry books and articles since 1989
* Gem & jewelry speaker since 1989 at Gem & Mineral clubs, GIA Alumni Associations, WJA, Gem-A, AGA, AGS, NAJA, ISA, CGA, and EFMLS Wildacres Retreat.
* Gemologist and jewelry quality control manager at Josam Diamond Trading Corporation 1986-1993
* International tour director to Asia, Canada, Mexico, South America and the South Pacific 1980-1986
* ESL teacher in France, Spain, and Japan 1972- 1978
Specialized Training
Graduate Gemologist, GIA, 1986
Industry Memberships
GIA Alumni since 1986
AGA since 1989
Gem-A since 2003
WJA since 2011
Industry Contributions
AGA Membership Chair