About Us
Gina D’Onofrio is a professionally trained Master Gemologist Appraiser® of fine jewelry and watches with over 20 years of experience in the retail, wholesale, manufacturing and design sectors of the jewelry business.
Ms. D’Onofrio’s credentials and relevant training include:
Professional memberships:
The professional appraiser must maintain an on-going education to stay abreast of new diamond, gemstone and pearl treatments; jewelry manufacturing techniques; precious metal prices; diamond and gemstone sources and world economies that affect appraisal values.
Recent conferences Gina D’Onofrio has attended:
- Gemology Diploma, 1992 - Gemological Association of Australia
- Gemstone & Jewelry Valuation, 1993 - Gemological Association of Australia
- Synthetic and Imitation Gemstones, 1993 - Gemological Association of Australia
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 1996 - American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
- Diamond Grading, 1996 - Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
- Diamond Cut Grading, 2006 - Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
- Appraisal Studies core courses 101, 102 and 103, 2000 - International Society of Appraisers (ISA).
- Appraisal, theory, methods & application. GJ205, July 2008 - American Society of Appraisers.
- Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test for Color Vision. Tucson 2008.
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2008 - Appraisal foundation.
- Principals of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics Examination, January 2009 (ASA).
- Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards GJ206, May 2009 (ASA).
- Farnsworth-Munsell Test for Color Vision, May 2009, American Gem Society (AGS).
- Gems and Jewelry Discipline Examination, September 2009, (ASA)
- Master Gemologist Appraiser® certification, June 2010, American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
- Certified Insurance Appraiser Course (CIA), successful completion - 2011, JCRS, San Francisco, CA.
Professional memberships:
- Past accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) 2000 - 2005.
- Fellow of The Gemological Association of Australia (FGAA) 1992 - Present.
- Candidate member of the American Society of Appraisers, 2008-2010.
- Certified Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) 2005 - present.
- Accredited Senior Gemologist, 2008 - Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) 2008 - present.
- Accredited Senior Member (ASA) & Master Gemologist Appraiser®, American Society of Appraisers, 2010.
The professional appraiser must maintain an on-going education to stay abreast of new diamond, gemstone and pearl treatments; jewelry manufacturing techniques; precious metal prices; diamond and gemstone sources and world economies that affect appraisal values.
Recent conferences Gina D’Onofrio has attended:
- The 27th annual Antique & Period Jewelry and Gemstone Conference - 2006, Queens, NY.
- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) winter conference - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, Tucson, AZ.
- American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) gem and jewelry conference - 2007, Tucson, AZ.
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) International conference - July 7, 2007 Hollywood, CA.
- The 28th annual Antique & Period Jewelry and Gemstone Conference - July 7, 2008, Long Island, NY.
- Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) summer conference - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Las Vegas, NV.
- Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) winter conference - 2009, 2011 Tucson, AZ.
- Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Pearl Grading Seminar - 2010, Los Angeles, CA.
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Tax Valuation Workshop - 2010 Los Angeles, CA.
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) International Conference - 2010, Las Vegas, NV.
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Annual National IRS Symposium - 2011 Los Angeles, CA.
