Credentials

Geoffrey Nelson, Jewelry Judge®

2004 American Society of Appraisers, Herdon, Virginia

• GJ205 — Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods and Application
• GJ206 — Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards

1997 – 2003 International Society of Appraisers – Accredited Member

• Appraisal Studies and Valuation Science
• Appraisal of Antique and Period Jewelry

1992 -2000 American Gem Society, Las Vegas, Nevada

• Registered Jeweler
• Certified Gemologist
• Certified Gemologist Appraiser
• Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser

1991 – 1994  Gemological Institute of America, Santa Monica, California
Graduate Jeweler: Diploma in Jewelry Manufacturing Arts (Residence)
Graduate Gemologist:  Diploma in Gemology (Residence)
Jewelry Design Graduate: Certificate in Jewelry Design (Residence)

1983 – 1984   Los Angeles Trade Technical College – Associate of Arts: Computers / Electronics

Geoffrey Nelson, Jewelry Judge®

2000 – Present: Gemmology International Inc, Upland, CA  dba Jewelry Judge – Los Angeles, Pasadena CA – Accredited Appraiser / Graduate Gemologist

2002 – 2012: Santiago Canyon College, Orange, CA – Instructor, Gemology Department; Visiting Instructor 2012 – Present

1996 – 2000: A.I.G. Laboratories, Los Angeles, CA – Assistant Laboratory Director

1993 – 1996:  Professional Gem Sciences (Los Angeles, CA) Chicago IL – Manager / Staff Gemologist, Management Information Systems, Diamond Grading

Geoffrey Nelson, Jewelry Judge®

• Southern California Guild of the American Gem Society
  1998-1999 President
  1999 Guild of the Year
• International Society of Appraisers: Accredited Member
• Senior Member, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
• Jewelry Insurance Appraisal Institute: Certified Insurance Appraiser
• Santiago Canyon College: Adjunct Professor of Gemology
• Charter Member, Warner Center Rotary Club, Rotary International