SARAH RYAN, G.G. (GIA)

Certified Senior Member, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Accredited Senior Member, Accredited Gemologist Association

Titles

 Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America 

Education

Completed the following courses offered by Gemological Institute of America in New York:     

·         Diamond Grading, Gemological Institute of America, 2004

·         Color Stones, Gemological Institute of America, 2004

·         Color Stones Grading, Gemological Institute of America, 2004

·         Gem Identification, Gemological Institute of America, 2004

·         Color Stones Identification, Gemological Institute of America, 2004

·         Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America, 2005

Completed the following courses offered by the American Gem Society:

·         Registered Jeweler, 2006

·         Certified Gemologist, 2007

·         Certified Gemologist Appraiser, 2008

·         AGS International Conclave-Orlando Florida, 2006

·         Virginia Jewelers Association Convention-Richmond Va., 2007

·         NAJA 30^th Annual Mid-Year ACE © education conference-Oak Brook IL., 2008

·         American Society of Appraiser's International Appraisal Conference-Orlando Florida, 2009

                -Completed and passed 15hour USPAP exam - Appraisal Foundation’s

                Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2008 – 2009 Edition

·         NAJA 34^th Annual Mid-Year ACE © education conference-Providence RI., 2010

·         NAJA 36^th Annual Mid-Year ACE © education conference – Cleveland OH., 2011

Experience

Employed in the fine jewelry industry 2001 – 2008

Independent professional Jewelry Appraiser and owner of Appraisal and Gemological Services of Central Virginia 2008 - present

Certified Senior Member, Nation Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Alumni, Gemological Institute of America

Accredited Senior Member, Accredited Gemologist Association

Member, American Gem Society (2005-2008)

Publications

Bella, the regional magazine for women - Featured in the February 2010 *She Means Business* section.