Affiliations
- Fellow, Gemmological Association of Great Britain. The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, or Gem-A, is the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. Our Diploma in Gemmology is the direct descendant of the gem course that was proposed for the UK jewellery trade in 1908. Our prestigious Diplomas in Gemmology and Diamonds, taught around the world, are now globally recognized as qualifications of the highest status.
- Senior Accredited Gemologist Certified Gemological Laboratory #29: Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) - The Accredited Gemologists Association is a nonprofit research, education and ethics organization benefiting professional and avocation gemologists as well as consumer interest. Membership programs include advanced gemological education seminars, workshops, and the AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory Program.
- Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers (ASA) - one of the largest and most respected organizations representing all appraisal disciplines. Their purpose is to establish universal requirements for professional appraisal practice and to promote and maintain a high level of public trust.
- The Master Gemologist Appraiser® certification mark is the most highly respected designation in the Gems and Jewelry appraisal profession. To qualify for the MGA, an individual must meet all the following requirements:
- Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) status in good standing
- Hold either the Graduate Gemologist (GG) title from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the designation of Fellow, Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) or similar approved gemological designation
- Own or be employed by an owner of an ASA-registered gemological laboratory
- Pass the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test for color discrimination
- Successful completion the Master Gemologist Appraiser Program (GJ209 & GJ210)
- American Gem Society (AGS)
- Gemological Institute of America (Alumni Association) (GIA) - the foremost authority on gemstones.
- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
- National Association of Jewelry Historians