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We make appraisals simple for retailers. 

  • 23 Years of Experience

  • Professional Certified Appraisals 

  • Onsite Express Service 

  • Free Appraisal Marketing 

  • Third Party Evaluations 

  • Insured & Bonded 

  • Compleated by GIA gemologist 

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My Story

Seasoned Gemologist with 23+ years of experience in all phases of gemology and the jewelry industry. I have an extensive background in appraisals and certifications of gems as well as management and oversight of jewelry businesses. I also possess several professional gemological certifications from accredited institutions and hold memberships in numerous trade organizations.

Education 

Paul Douglas R. Hargrave, GG, AJP, CIA, AGA, CDG
Certified Insurance Appraiser JCRS
GIA # 0010037775

- Diamond Council of America a
Guild Gemologist
2009 - 20102009 - 2010

- GIA (Gemological Institute of America) 
Diploma, Gemology 
2002 - 2004




EDUCATION 
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Graduate Gemologist Diploma)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Accredited Jewelry Professional)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Graduate Colored Stones Diploma)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Graduate Diamonds Diploma)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Microscope Challenge Lab Certificate)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Fundamentals of Marketing Certificate)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Sales Management Certificate)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Accounting Certificate)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Pearl Grading Lab Certificate)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Advanced Diamond Grading Lab Certificate)
➢ Gemological Institute of America, (Detecting Synthetic Diamonds and Synthetic Moissanite Lab Certificate)
➢ IJO Certified Diamond Grader 
➢ Accredited Gemologists Association (Accredited Gemologist)
➢ JCRS (Certified Insurance Appraiser)
➢ Jewelers of America (Certified Senior Management Professional)
➢ Jewelers of America (Certified Senior Sale Professional)
➢ Diamond Council of America (Guild Gemologist)
➢ Laserstar learning center (Certified Laserstar Technician)
➢ Swest Inc (Lost Wax Manufacturing Certificate)
➢ Gemvision Counter Sketch Training Completion 

 

                      Licenses & Certifications

  • Graduate Gemologist GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

  • Accounting Certificate GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

  • Accredited Jewelry Professional GIA (Gemological Institute of America) 

  • Advanced Diamond Grading Laboratory Certificate  GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association

Accredited Gemologists Association 

GIA Alumni Association

Texas Jewelers Association

Independent Jewelers Association 

Jewelers of America

Diamond Council of America

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