Curriculum Vitae

Image of jewelry. James P. O’Bryant, Graduate Gemologist, GIA
Registered Jeweler
Certified Gemologist
Certified Gemologist Appraiser
Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, AGS
Certified Member NAJA

Education

American Gem Society (AGS)
Advanced Personal Property Appraiser Course, 2004
Certified Gemologist Appraiser, 1988
Certified Gemologist, 1976
Registered Jeweler, 1972
Color vision testing as required by the American Gem Society

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Graduate Gemologist, 1976

Professional Activities

Jewelers Vigilance Committee – Jewelry Appraisal Basic Skills Assessment Examination, 2004
NAJA Tucson Conference 2008, 2009
AGS Conclave 2001-2009
JCK, AGTA, GLDA and Antique Jewelry and Watch shows in Las Vegas 2001-2009

Business

Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd., President, 2000 to present
Experience in various segments of the retail and wholesale jewelry industry since 1971, (Vice President of a multi store jewelry operation, jewelry store owner, jewelry manufacturer's representative, director of operations for a jewelry manufacturer, Vice President for a diamond importer) Image of jewelry.

Affiliations

Member Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
Certified Member National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Past President Maumee Rotary