I am a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness.  In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, I have also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US Coast Guard (USCG).  I have experience as an expert witness, having provided successful litigation support in multiple cases involving gems and jewelry.

Over the course of my career I have earned the following gem-, jewelry-, and appraisal-related credentials:

• Graduate Gemologist, GIA
• Graduate Diamonds, GIA
• Graduate Colored Stones, GIA
• Graduate Pearls, GIA
• Applied Jewelry Professional, GIA
• Certified Master Appraiser, NAJA
• Accredited Gemological Laboratory, NAJA
• Registered Gemologist Appraiser, ISG
• Accredited Senior Gemologist, AGA
• Certified Cultured Pearl Specialist, CPAA
• Certified Senior Management Professional, JA
• Certified Senior Sales Professional, JA

I am a member of the following organizations:

• Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) – Active Member: 2023 to Present, Membership Level: Voting Member
• Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) – Membership Level: Alumni
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA) – Active Member: 2010 to Present, Membership Level: Alumni
• International School of Gemology (ISG) – Active Member: 2023 to Present, Membership Level: Alumni
• Jewelers of America (JA) – Active Member: 2023 to Present, Membership Level: Member
• National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) – Active Member: 2018 to Present, Membership Level: Alumni