About Us

Accredited Gemologist Appraisers providing independent, impartial, researched, professional appraisals for insurance coverage, resale, litigation, trusts and estates. We are located in Beverly Hills, CA and work with clients in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena and Orange County.

Gina D’Onofrio

FGA, FGAA, Master Gemologist Appraiser - ASA
Certified Master Appraiser - NAJA
Accredited Member - ISA

With work in the retail, auction and manufacturing sectors of the jewelry industry since 1989, Gina D'Onofrio's experience encompasses jewelry design and production, appraisals, buying and selling of contemporary, antique and period jewelry, sales and management.

Gina operates an independent gemological laboratory, appraisal service and consulting firm and has been catering to private individuals, banks, trusts, non-profit organizations, insurance companies, legal firms and the jewelry trade in the greater Los Angeles area. 

Gina received her Master Gemologist Appraiser® designation, upon completion of appraisal studies, written and practical examinations and peer appraisal report review with the American Society of Appraisers. In addition, she was awarded the Certified Master Appraiser designation with the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

In 2013 Gina received Los Angeles Magazine's coveted "Best in LA" award for her Jewelry Appraisal Services. 

She conducts presentations and entertaining speeches about appraisal and jewelry related topics to private and corporate groups in Los Angeles and throughout the USA.

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA)

  • Fellow of The Gemmological Association of Australia (FGAA)

  • Certified Master Appraiser - National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)

  • Master Gemologist Appraiser - American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

  • Accredited Member - International Society of Appraisers (ISA)

  • Accredited Senior Gemologist - Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA

  • Member of the American Society of Jewelry Historians (ASJH)

Selected Credentials & Training

Ms. D’Onofrio completes a minimum of 16 hrs continuing education each year relevant to gemology, jewelry and appraisals.

  • Gemology Diploma, 1992 - Gemological Association of Australia.

  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 1996, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022.

  • Diamond Grading, 1996 - Gemological Institute of America.

  • Diamond Cut Grading, 2006 - Gemological Institute of America.

  • Appraisal Core Courses 101, 102 & 103, 2000 - International Society of Appraisers.

  • Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards. ASA, GJ206, 2009.

  • Fundamentals of Watches for Valuation, 2012, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, NAWCC.

  • Gems & Jewelry Narrative Appraisal Report Writing, GJ207, 2012, ASA.

  • Advanced Gemological Update & Connoisseurship, GJ209, 2012, ASA.

  • Personal Property Valuation Report Writing, PP/GJ 203, 2012, ASA

  • Personal Property Valuation – Legal Environment, PP/GJ 204, 2012, ASA

  • Advanced Diamond Grading, 2013, ASA GJ209 & GIA