Professional Organizations

Independent Gemologist Appraiser

Craig A. Lynch G.G.

Accredited Senior Gemologist, Certified Insurance Appraiser

Certified Gemological Laboratory 2007-2009

Accredited Gemologist Association

Education

• Gems and Jewelry 206 Advanced Appraisal Class, Theory and Practical. American Society of Appraisers -- 2006
• Certified Insurance Appraiser, Jewelry Insurance Appraisal Institute, JCRS, Jewelry -- 2005
• Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) -- 1995
• Accredited Senior Gemologist -- 1985-present
• Continuing education conferences, Accredited Gemologist Association -- 1985-present
• Senior Member, American Society of Appraisers -- 1989-90
• Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America – 1983

Experience

• Owner/Operator, Ouellet & Lynch – 1987-present
• Company Appraiser, Store Manager, Buyer, Glennpeter Jewelers, Schenectady, New York -- 1983-87
• Management, corporate product knowledge training, Modern Merchandising, Salt Lake City, Utah -- 1978-83

Special Expertise

• Appraisals: replacement value (insurance), damage/loss, estate, donation, divorce settlement, liquidation
• Independent personal property appraiser for banks, trust companies, attorneys, insurance companies, fine jewelers and private individuals
• Expert witness: Appears in federal, state and binding mediation court as an expert witness. Testimony with experience in preparing appraisal documentation for litigation in insurance loss, inheritance, divorce, disputes between jewelers or between jewelers and customers as well as damage claims.
• Specialist in estate liquidation consulting – pre-sale or post-sale of diamonds, fine jewelry and gemstones purchased by consumers. Gemstone identification and gemstone authentication (natural vs. synthetic).

Jewelry appraisals scheduled by appointment
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