Independent Gemologist Appraiser Credentials
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Curriculum Vitae
Jacquelyn Dewdney, GG, APPA
Advanced Jewelry Appraisals, LLC
309 Court Avenue, Suite 213
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-875-4920
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Education and Professional Development
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Jewelers Education Foundation/American Gem Society
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Advanced Personal Property Appraiser
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2006
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Appraisal Theory Courses I, II, and III with comprehensive exam earning the Advanced Personal Property Appraiser certificate. Coursework covers specific methodology of Personal Property Appraising consistent with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.
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American Gem Society
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Certified Gemologist Appraiser
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2005
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Appraisal Theory Courses I and II and comprehensive exam, practical appraisal exam, and experiential requirements earning the Certified Gemologist Appraiser title.
· Certified Gemologist Appraiser – 2005
· Certified Gemologist - 2005
· Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue Color Vision Test (Normal) - 2005
· Registered Jeweler – 2004
· Annual Recertification – 2008 – 2009
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Gemological Institute of America
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Graduate Gemologist
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2003
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Completed requisite coursework covering Diamonds, Colored Stones, and Gem Identification earning the Graduate Gemologist diploma.
· Gem Identification - 2003
· Graduate Colored Stones - 2003
· Colored Stone Grading - 2003
· Graduate Diamonds – 2002
· Colored Stones - 2001
· Diamond Grading - 2001
· Diamonds - 2000
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Related Experience
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Advanced Jewelry Appraisals, LLC
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Independent Gemologist Appraiser
Des Moines, IA
Providing independent appraisal services for the purpose of insurance scheduling, estate, settlement, damage report, and distribution of property. Lab services for gem identification, and qualitative reports.
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2007 - Present
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Josephs Jewelers
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Gemologist / Appraiser
West Des Moines, IA
Gemologist performing appraisals, and assisting customers with diamonds, colored stones, and fine jewelry purchases for independent jewelry store.
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2003 -2005
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Jacci Designs
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Jewelry Designer
Runnells, IA
Jewelry Designer and owner. Design and fabrication of original handcrafted jewelry sold through boutiques, art galleries, on-line galleries, gift shops and craft shows.
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1996 - 2006
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Conferences and Seminars
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- American Gem Society Conclave - April 2009
- World of Gems Conference - September 2008
- Diamond Cut Grading Seminar (GIA) - May 2007
- American Gem Society Conclave - April 2005
- Pearl Grading Seminar - (GIA) September 2004
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Memberships
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Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
American Gem Society (Affiliated Member)
American Society of Jewelry Historians
Jewelers of America
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Call 515-875-4920 for free consultation and for additional information.
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