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gemologist and independent jewelry appraiser. Mr. Davis began his practice as an
appraiser in 1993 working for Paul Thompson Company Jewelers & Appraisers in
Los Angeles, California before founding Gem Secure Jewelry Appraisals in 2000.
He has additional experience in multiple facets of the jewelry business, including
custom design consulting and the creation of jewelry by fabrication, plus experience in
fine jewelry wholesaling and retailing.
Mr. Davis is a Graduate Gemologist (GG). Graduates of the Gemological Institute of
America (GIA) are awarded this title after completing the required courses and
passing examinations in the theory and practice of Gemology. He is also a Diamond
and Colored Stone Graduate, awarded these titles after completing the required
courses and passing examinations in the theory and practice of identifying and
ranking diamonds and colored stones.
Patrick Davis is a member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and a
candidate to be an Accredited Senior Appraiser and Master Gemologist Appraiser
(MGA). These certifications are awarded as a result of successfully passing the
Society’s intensive written and oral examinations, submission of appraisal data and
other qualifying criteria required by the Society’s International Board of Examiners.
Mr. Davis is a Certified Bench Jeweler Technician from the Jewelers of America Inc.
This certification is awarded after successfully passing written examinations and
demonstrating the required skill and knowledge in the practice of jewelry manufacture
and repair.
Mr. Davis observes the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers and all
documents and services offered are provided in conformity with the Uniform
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the Appraisal
foundation, ASA. The American Society of Appraisers is a multi-disciplinary
professional appraisal society which tests and certifies its members. A code of ethics
and continuing program for re-accreditation of its members, distinguishes the
professional reputation of the society. Its International Headquarters are: P.O. Box
17265, Washington D.C. 20041. Telephone: (703) 478-2228.
* Gemological Institute of American – Alumni Association
- ·Gemological Institute of America – Graduate Gemologist - 1995.
- ·Gemological Institute of America – Diamonds Graduate – 1995.
- ·Gemological Institute of America – Colored Stone Graduate – 1995.
- ·Jewelers of America - Certified Bench Jeweler Technician – 1995.
- ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ201 Intro to Personal
Property – 2003. - ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ202 Personal Property
Valuation – 2003. - Methodology – Research and Methodology.
- ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ203 Appraisal Writing –
2003. - ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ204 Legal Aspects of
Appraising – 2003. - ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ206 Gems & Jewelry
Appraisal. - Techniques & Standards – 2005.
- ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – Ethics – Principles of Appraisal
Practice – 2003. - ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – Uniform Standards of Appraisal
Practice – 2003. - ·American Society of Appraisers ASA – Ethics exam - 2003
- ·USPAP Uniform Standards for Principles of Appraisal Practice – 2003.
- ·Munsell Color Test – Superior Hue Discrimination – 2003.
