Cynthia Konney ASA, MGA®

Cynthia L. Konney, Graduate Gemologist, G.I.A. Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, A.G.S. Master Gemologist Appraiser, ASA EDUCATION · American Gem Society (AGS) Advanced Personal Property Appraisal Course-2004 Certified Gemologist Appraiser – 1986 Certified Gemologist – 1982 Registered Jeweler – 1981 Past president and secretary of Connecticut Guild, American Gem Society American Gem Society Conclave attendee · Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologist in residence – 1981 Colored Stone Grading, Evaluation and Identification in residence - 1980 Diamond Grading and Evaluation in residence – 1980 Diamond Grading and Evaluation correspondence – 1979 Identifying Diamond Clarity Characteristics April 2009 Pearls and Pearl Grading April 2009 · Eastern Connecticut State College – 1973 to 1977-Bachelor of Arts – 1977-Elected Fellow September 2016 Jeweler's Vigilance Committee-Jewelry Appraisal Basic's Skills Assessment Examination-2004 American Society of Appraisers-GJ205-3766 Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods and Application-2005 Jewelry Camp 2005 by Joyce Jonas and Associates at Hofstra University-Antique and Period Jewelry Conference American Society of Appraisers-GJ206 Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards-June 2005 American Society of Appraisers Ethics Examination September 2005 American Society of Appraisers National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 15-Hour Course November 2005 American Society of Appraisers National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 7-Hour Course August 2013-May 2016 American Society of Appraisers National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 15-Hour Course January 2014 Accredited Gemologists Association Conference Tucson 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 National Association of Jewelry Appraisers 2 day Conference Tucson 2008, 2010 and 2011 Conference of Jewelry & Related Arts, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston October 2008-Art Nouveau American Society of Appraisers Conference Orlando 2009; Savannah 2014; Las Vegas 2015 Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts-Boston Conference October 2011 World Of Gems Conference Chicago October 2012, Chicago September 2014 ASJRA Massachusetts Historical Society "In Death Lamented" and MFA collectionsNovember 2012 Cultured Pearls and Pricing; Corundum Treatments and Pricing by Gemworld International May 13-14 th 2013 ASA GJ209-Advanced Diamond Grading at GIA Carlsbad, California July 17 th to 18 th 2013 ASA Gems and Jewelry Specialty Examination March 2014 ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser July 07, 2014 ASA GJ210 Master Gemologist Exam July 20, 2014 ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser® August 18, 2014 Jewelry History Series at the Miami Beach Antique Show January 26-27, 2016 BUSINESS New England Gemological Laboratory & Appraisal Services, LLC – Principal, 2001 to present Over forty-three years of experience in the retail jewelry business, beginning 1971