• Gems & Jewelry Appraisal

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: American Society of Appraisers
• Accredited Senior Appraiser with the designation of Master Gemologist Appraiser
*Reaccredited through 2021
• Past Chair – Master Gemologist Appraiser Program
• Past Chair – Gems and Jewelry Discipline
• Past Discipline Governor – Gems and Jewelry
• Certified instructor of GJ205, “Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods & Application”
• Certified instructor of GJ206, “Master Gemologist Appraiser” program
• International Secretary/Treasurer – 2012-2013
• International Vice President – 2013-2014
• International President – 2014-2015
American Gem Society
• Certified Gemologist Appraiser

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA) – Current Board of Governors / Past Board Member (6 years)
American Gem Society (AGS)
American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)
American Society of Appraisers (ASA) – Past President, International
American Society of Jewelry Historians
GIA Alumni Association
International Association for Identification (IAI)
New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists (NJAFS)
Pennsylvania Jewelers Association (PJA) – Past 1st Vice President – Current Board Member
Jewelers of America (JA)
Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC)
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG)
National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC)

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: American Society of Appraisers

1. Instructor - 1996 – International Appraisal Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada – “How to Identify Victorian and Edwardian Jewelry Reproduction”
2. 1997 – 1999 – Chairman for the Protocol Manual, “Standards – Theory & Techniques” for the Gems & Jewelry Committee. Authored: Antique Period Jewelry Course for GJ206 – Master Gemologist Appraiser
3. Instructor - 1997 – International Appraisal Conference, Houston, TX – “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
4. Instructor - 2002 – International Appraisal Conference, San Diego, CA – “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
5. Instructor – 2005 – International Appraisal Conference, Austin, TX – “Forensic Gemology 101”
6. Instructor – 2006 – GJ205 Course – Tucson, AZ
7. Instructor – 2007/2008/2009/2010 – GJ206 Course – Las Vegas, NV
8. Instructor – 2008/2009 – GJ205 Course – Hofstra University, NY
9. Instructor – 2010 – GJ205 – Iona College – NY
10. Instructor – 2011 – GJ205 – New York, NY

Joyce Jonas & Associates, Inc. – Permanent Faculty

1. Instructor - Jewelry 2001 – Adelphi University, Garden City, NY – “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
2. Instructor - Jewelry 2002 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY - “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
3. Instructor - Jewelry 2003 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY - “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
4. Instructor - Jewelry 2004 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – “Tool Marks of the Masters©”, The Evolution of Jewelry Repair, and Laser Technology 101.
5. Instructor – Jewelry 2005 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – “Forensic Gemology 101 ”, Laser Technology 101, Noble Metal Testing 101.
6. Instructor – Jewelry 2006 – St. Johns University, Queens, NY – “Forensic Gemology 101”, “Antique Jewelry Repair”.
7. Instructor – Jewelry 2007 – St. Johns University, Queens, NY – “Forensic Gemology 101”, “Antique Jewelry Repair”.

The Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, Inc.

1. Instructor - Jewelry 2008 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY - “Tool Marks of the Masters©”, Parts 1 & 2.
2. Instructor - Jewelry 2009 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY - “Tool Marks of the Masters©”, Parts 1 & 2.
3. Instructor – Jewelry 2010 – Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
4. Instructor – Jewelry Camp 2014 – Renaissance Westchester, West Harrison, NY – “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
5. Instructor – Jewelry Camp 2015 – Renaissance Westchester, West Harrison, NY – “Forensic Jewelry Appraising”

International Society of Appraisers

1. Instructor - 2003 – Annual Conference on Personal Property Appraising, Philadelphia, PA – “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
Advanced Laser Training

1. Instructor – 5/13/04 – 5/14/04 – Rofin-Baasel Inc., Plymouth, MI – “Antique Jewelry Repair”
2. Instructor – 9/16/04 – 9/17/04 – Rofin-Baasel Inc., Boxborough, MA – “Antique Jewelry Repair”
3. Instructor – 5/18/05 – 5/20/05 – Rofin-Baasel Inc., Plymouth, MI – “Evolution of Jewelry Repair”
4. Instructor – 10/12/05 – 10/14/05 – Rofin-Baasel Inc., Boxborough, MA – “Evolution of Jewelry Repair”

Other Teaching Experience

1. 1996 – Toronto Antique and Period Jewellery & Gemstone Conference, North York, ON, Canada – Lecture: Gemstones in Antique Jewellery
2. 2002 – Pennsylvania College of Technology – Taught:
A. Diamonds
B. Colored Stones
C. Antique & Period Jewelry
3. 2003 – SI Workshop, Lafayette, LA – Taught “Tool Marks of the Masters©”
4. 2005 – Advanced Laser Training, Plymouth, MI
5. 2006 – Advanced Laser Training, Plymouth, MI
6. 2006 – Presentation to GIA Alumni, Washington DC
7. 2007 – American Gem Society, Conclave, Denver CO – “Romanov or Rip-Off?”
8. 2010 – PA Weights & Measures Conference, Lancaster PA – “Precious Metals 101”
9. 2011 – American Gem Society, Conclave, San Francisco CA – “Forensic Gemology 101”
10. 2012 – DC GIA Alumni, Arlington VA – “Precious Metals 101”
11. 2014 – Presentation at Drexel University, Philadelphia PA – “Forensic Gemology – Case Studies & Techniques”
12. 2014 – Presentation to the Tuscarora Lapidary Society, Philadelphia PA – “Evolution of Jewelry Repair”
13. 2015 – Presentation to the Royal Society of Chemistry – US Division, New York NY - “Forensic Gemology – Case Studies & Techniques”
14. 2017 – Presentation to the New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists – Atlantic City, NJ – “Forensics in Jewelry, Case Studies”

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)

A: No

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?

A: 10+

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Gems & Jewelry
Asbestos in relation to jewelry industry
Forensic reconstruction & valuation of missing jewelry

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: 50%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: 50%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: 3

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: 2017

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: Cases have been settled on basis of my reports

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: Cases have been settled on basis of my reports

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: 15+

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: Consulting
Testing (gemological/metallurgical - precious metals)
Reports
Inspections
Appraisals
Forensic evaluation

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: $400/hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: $400/hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: $400/hour (8 hour minimum) (plus expenses, mileage, travel time if out of house) (weekends and national holidays billed at 1 ½ times hourly rate)

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: $400/hour (8 hour minimum) (plus expenses, mileage, travel time if out of house) (weekends and national holidays billed at 1 ½ times hourly rate)

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: • Laboratory Rate/Testing & $ 400/hour
In office (consultation/appraisals)
• Out-of-office (local) $3,200/day
(plus expenses, mileage)
• In-Country Travel $3,200/day
(plus expenses)
• Foreign Travel $3,200/day
(plus expenses, business class)

Administrative Assistant time to be billed at prevailing rate.

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