Mary Reich, G.G., A.S.A.
Master Gemologist Appraiser®
Member, NAJA

Experience

I began working in the jewelry industry in 1982 for a small custom jewelry store while attending the University of Texas at Austin. After graduation from UT, I attended the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, California, receiving my Graduate Gemologist diploma in residence. I then returned to Dallas to work as the showroom manager for a dealer in colored gemstones. I have twenty years experience in Albuquerque as a gemologist and appraiser for Beauchamp and Co. Jewelers (1987 – 1996) and as an appraiser, manager and buyer for Shelton Jewelers (1996 – 2007). I founded Gemologically Speaking in 2007 to address the need for quality, independent appraisals in Albuquerque and greater New Mexico. It is my goal to provide my clients with the information or appraisal they require in a timely manner and at a reasonable price.

Education/Degrees

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in History and a minor in English from the University of Texas at Austin (1984)

Graduate Gemologist Diploma, in residence, from the Gemological Institute of America (1986)


Professional Affiliations

Master Gemologist Appraiser®, American Society of Appraisers (since 2003)
Senior Member, American Society of Appraisers (since 1996)
Member, The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (since 2007)
Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society (2001 - 2007)

Continuing Education

Successfully completed GJ206 offered by the American Society of Appraisers resulting in certification as a Master Gemologist Appraiser™
Successfully completed the following courses offered by the American Society of Appraisers resulting in designation as Accredited Senior Appraiser: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Professional Ethics, Introduction to Personal Property Valuation, Personal Property Valuation Methodology; Personal Property Valuation and Report Writing, Personal Property Valuation: Appraisal Practice and Standards
Successfully completed the following courses offered by the International Society of Appraisers through Indiana University: Personal Property Methodology and Reasoning, Personal Property Appraiser’s Fiduciary Responsibilities (1987)

Preliminary Course, Gemmological Association of Great Britain (1999)
International Conference of the American Society of Appraisers (1995, 1997, 2002, 2005, 2007)
Conclave for the American Gem Society (2003)
GIA seminar on Advanced Gemology for the American Society of Appraisers Conference (2002)
17th Annual Antique and Period Jewelry and Gemstone Conference at the University of Maine (1996)
GIA seminars on Advanced Diamond Clarity Grading and Detecting Fracture-Filled Diamonds (1995)
GIA Pearl Grading Course (1994)