List of Professional Qualifications
Gemmological Association of Great Britain, 2003-2006
Degree: Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica, CA 1981-1982
Degree: Graduate Gemologist, in residence
American Gem Society, Correspondence 1982
Titles:Certified Gemologist Appraiser, 1984
Certified Gemologist, 1984
Registered Jeweler, 1983
International Society of Appraisers, Certified Appraiser of Personal Property, March 1997
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, National Gem & Jewelry Appraiser, September 1997
Additional Education and Seminars
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Education Conference
"Oiling of Emeralds", Tucson, AZ Feb. 1-2, 1996
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Education Conference
Evaluating Opals, Paul Downing, Orlando, FL Aug. 17 - 22, 1996
Antique Jewelry & Gemstones Course (Jewelry Camp); University of Maine, July 1992 & 1995
American Gem Society Conclave, Toronto, Canada, April 1988
American Gem Society Conclave, San Francisco, CA April 1987
American Gem Society Conclave, Boston, MA, April 1986
American Gem Society Conclave, Phoenix, AZ, April 1985
American Gem Society Conclave, Atlanta, GA, March 1984
American Gem Society Conclave, Colorado Springs, CO, April 1983
HISTORY OF MEMBERSHIPS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Research Assistant, The Guide, pub. by Gemworld International, Inc.
International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
Appraisal Review Committee Jewelers Advisory Group (J.A.G.)
Association of Women Gemologists
American Gem Society (AGS)
AGS Young Titleholder's Committee
AGS Appraisals Committee
AGS Membership Committee, NH State Chairperson
AGS Gemwise Editorial Board
AGS New England Guild, Past President
GIA Alumni Association
Jewelers of America
NH and VT Retail Jewelers Association
PUBLIC SPEAKING/LECTURES AND INTERVIEWS:
"Basic Gemology and Consumer Awareness" workshops
Manchester, New Hampshire, Winter, Spring & Fall 1989 - 2007 (on going)
Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH, Fall & Spring terms, 1986-1989
"Basic Gemology and Consumer Awareness"
New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association, June 19, 1996
"Victorian Jewelry: Styles, Materials and Designers"
Nashua Mineral Society, April 24, 1996 "Evaluating Colored Gemstones for Cut, Color and Clarity"
American Business Woman's Association, March, 1989, "Diamonds and the Four C's"
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, February 1987, "Estate Jewelry"
YMCA, Manchester, NH, Spring 1986, "Basic Gemology and Consumer Awareness"
Easter Seals, Adult Day Care, May 1986, "Estate Jewelry"
American Gem Society Conclave, April 1986, "Pearl Panel"
Questors Group - February 1986, "Estate Jewelry"
National Jeweler, February 1986 (March 16th issue), "Pearls"
Hesser College, November 1983-1986, "Fashion, Marketing and Retail"
N.H. Women's Forum, August 1985, "Pearls and Appraisals"
"The Good Day Show", Channel 5 (WCVB TV), June 1985, "Estate Jewelry"
American Gem Society, Young Titleholder's Meeting, April 1985
XYZ Group, April 1985, "Pearls and Appraisals"