Mary Reich, G.G., A.S.A.
Master Gemologist Appraiser®
Certified Member, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

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)

Equipment

Complete Certified Gemological Laboratory as designated by the Accredited Gemologists Association.

Continuing Education

Successfully completed GJ206 offered by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) resulting in certification as a Master Gemologist Appraiser®
Successfully completed the following courses offered by ASA resulting in designation as an Accredited Senior Appraiser: Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 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 (1987): Personal Property Methodology and Reasoning, Personal Property Appraiser’s Fiduciary Responsibilities
GJ205 – Advanced Course on Appraisal Theory, Methods and Application offered by the American Society of Appraisers
International Conference of the American Society of Appraisers, 1995, 1997, 2002, 2005, 2007
Conference for the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Tucson 2008, 2010
Conclave for the American Gem Society
GIA Seminar on Advanced Gemology for the American Society of Appraisers Conference, 2002
Preliminary Course, Gemmological Association of Great Britain, 1999
Antique and Period Jewelry and Gemstone Conference (University of Maine – 1996, Hofstra University – 2008)
Accredited Gemologists Association Workshop (February 1995, 2010; May 2008)
GIA seminars on Advanced Diamond Clarity Grading and Detecting Fracture-Filled Diamonds, 1995