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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Penny

Designer, Creater, Artist

  • Laser Welding for Jewelry Training, 2010.

  • Gemvision Computer Aided Jewelry Design Training, 2011.

  • Chief Designer for Matthew C. Hoffmann, Ann Arbor, MI. 1984-1993.

  • Concert Musician, Principle Oboist, Detroit Youth Symphony, Dearborn Symphony, Interlocken Concert Band, 1976-1982.

  • Classical antique woodwind instrument restorer, 1979-1985.

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TJ

GIA Graduate Gemologist and Appraiser

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  • Gemological Institute of America, Continuing Education Program. 2014, 2015, 2018-2023.
  • Candidate Member American Society of Appraisers 2018-2020.
  • 120 hour American Society of Appraisers Principles of Valuation Series which includes:
    • American Society of Appraisers, PG/GJ204 Personal Property Valuation – The Legal & Regulatory Environment, 2019.
    • American Society of Appraisers, GJ203 Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Advance Assignments, 2018.
    • American Society of Appraisers, GJ202 Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Insurance Coverage, 2018.
    • American Society of Appraisers, PG/GJ201 Personal Property Valuation, 2017.

  • ​American Society of Appraisers, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 2016-2023.

  • CPAA Pearl Specialist.  2018.
  • Gemworld: Corundum ( Ruby & Sapphire) Identification, Treatments, & Pricing. 2018.​
  • American Society of Appraisers, Appraisal Practices & Code of Ethics Course. 2017.
  • Board Member Michigan Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association, 2012 - 2023.
  • Member National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, 2012 - 2023
  • Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America, 2012.
    • Graduate Colored Stones Diploma, 2012.
    • Graduate Diamonds Diploma, 2012.
    • Pearl Grading Lab Class Completion, 2012.
  • Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America, 2000.
    • Colored Stones Grading Certificate Recipient, 1999.
    • Gem Identification Certificate Recipient, 1999.
    • Colored Gem Stones Certificate Recipient, 1998.
    • Diamond Grading Certificate Recipient, 1997.
    • Diamonds Certificate Recipient, 1995.
  • Board Member. Michigan Guild of Artists and Artisan, 1994-1997.
  • Masters of Business Administration, University of Detroit, 1991.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Michigan University, 1984.
  • Université de Haute Bretagne, Rennes, France, 1982
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