Biographical Background and Qualifications
Tracy Lee Aros
Education:
Master Gemologist Appraiser (M.G.A.)*
Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (G.G.)
Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers (A.S.A.)
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Exam
Advanced Diamond and/or Colored Stone Grading
(Gemological Institute of America/Accredited Gemologist Association)
Associations:
Accredited Gemologist Association (A.G.A.)
American Society of Appraisers (A.S.A.)
Arizona Jewelers Association (A.J.A.)
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Laboratory:
Certified Gemological Laboratory-A.G.A.
Registered Gemological Laboratory-A.S.A.
Experience:
Board of Directors (Secretary) Accredited Gemological Association 2005-2010
Board of Directors of the Arizona Jewelers Association
American Society of Appraisers: President 2007-2009
American Society of Appraisers: Vice Pres., Tucson Chapter 1996-2000
Secretary, Tucson Chapter 1994-1996
Treasurer, Tucson Chapter 1992-1994
Opened Artabella Jewelry Appraisals in 1994
Public Relations Dir., Tucson Chapter 1992-1994
Manager, Caldwell Jewelry Corp. 1989-1994
Jewelry Sales, major department store 1985-1989
Appraising Career Began in 1989
Entered the Jewelry Industry in 1985
Assist U.S. Custom Service &Local Authorities
Estate and Legal Work for Local Law Firms
*To assure that competent, relevant, current valuation counsel will be available to the Public, A.S.A. requires A.S.A. Master Gemologist Appraisers to recertify on a regular five year basis. This mandatory program emphasizes professional participation in a continuing education progress. The program interfaces with the Society’s Principles of Valuation courses, its examination procedures, and with the Valuation Sciences Degree Programs. An A.S.A.-Master Gemologist Appraiser must own or be employed by an owner of an Accredited Gemological Laboratory.