With over 35 years of jewelry appraisal experience, this Master Gemologist Appraiser serves as a jewelry appraisal expert witness in disputes involving diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, precious metals, modern and vintage watches, and contemporary, antique, heirloom, and estate jewelry. The expert provides litigation consultation, examination, research, and expert report preparation, and has delivered deposition and trial testimony in matters including estate and trust disputes, pawn transactions, retail jewelry claims, and financial institution cases. Documented testimony reflects service in petitioner, respondent, and plaintiff roles.

Credentials include Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America; Master Gemologist Appraiser and Accredited Senior Appraiser designations from the American Society of Appraisers; Certified Insurance Appraiser from the Jewelry Insurance Appraisal Institute; ARM-GJ designation from the American Society of Appraisers; and designation as an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor through The Appraisal Foundation, with ongoing compliance under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. She provides independent gemological and valuation services to law firms, financial institutions, insurance entities, and federal and local law enforcement agencies. Professional leadership has included Past Discipline Chair and Discipline Committee Member of a national appraisal organization, course developer and instructor for professional appraisal education programs, and Vice President of a national gemologist association, reflecting active involvement in appraisal standards, governance, and professional oversight.