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 13-14th 2013
- ASA GJ209-Advanced Diamond Grading at GIA Carlsbad, California July 17th to 18th 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
- Employed for over twenty years at Lux Bond & Green, one of New England^s premier jewelers, focusing on appraisals and sales and managing one of the locations.
- Member American Society of Jewelry Historians
- Member Appraisers Alliance of New England
- Member Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
- Member Essex Board of Trade
- Member Accredited Gemologists Association-Accredited Senior Appraiser
- Certified Member National Association of Jewelry Appraisers