
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
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Graduate Gemologist GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
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Accounting Certificate GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
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Accredited Jewelry Professional GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
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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