Helen Gwyn
Owner
Gemological Institute of America - Graduate Gemologist
Senior Member National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Senior Member Accredited Gemologist Association
Member International Society of Appraisers
Certified Insurance Appraiser (ACORD)
~ Provide Insurance approved Jewelry appraisals for new purchases requiring GIA signature
~ Update Jewelry appraisals per insurance nomenclature with plot of diamond.
~ Supply Sarin Report for unmounted diamonds
~ Stone Identification
~ Estate Evaluation
AFFILIATIONS
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) states as its purpose, "to recognize, and make available, the services of highly qualified, informed, experienced, independent, and professional appraisers of gems and jewelry to those members of the public requiring such expertise." It is the only appraisal association in the United States devoted solely to the appraisal of gems and jewelry and silver flatware and holloware.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) was founded in 1931 with the mission "to protect all buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gem quality." GIA developed the International Diamond Grading System and the "Four C's," now the industry's standard for diamond quality evaluation.
The Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA) is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards in Gemological Education, Research, and Ethics. "As a professional peer society, we believe in excellence and are dedicated to establishing the highest ethical and professional standards of practice."