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    Michael's Credentials

    Michael Williams GG, JSG, AJP, CIA, CSM, CDG, MGGA

    Graduate Gemologist (GG) Gemological Institute of America
    Jewelry Sales Graduate (JSG) Gemological Institute of America
    Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) Gemological Institute of America
    Certified Insurance Appraiser (CIA) Jewelry Insurance Appraisal Institute
    Certified Store Manager (CSM) Jewelers of America
    Certified Diamond Grader (CDG) Independent Jewelers Organization
    Master Graduate Gemologist Appraiser (MGGA)
    Gemological Institute of America/Independent Jewelers Organization

    Education:

    Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
    Independent Jewelers Organization Business College (IJO)
    Jewelry Insurance Appraisal Institute (JIAI)
    American Society Of Appraisers (ASA)
    Jewelers of America (JA)

    Affiliations:

    Member of GIA Alumni Association
    Member of Jewelers of America
    Member of Ohio Jewelers Association
    Candidate Member of American Society of Appraisers
    Member of National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
    Member of Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
    Member of Independent Jewelers Organization

    Courses:

    Diamonds (GIA)
    Diamonds and Diamond Grading (GIA)
    Colored Stones (GIA)
    Colored Stones and Gem Identification (GIA)
    Colored Stones, Gem Identification and Colored Stone Grading (GIA)
    Selling Colored Gemstones (AGTA)
    Pearls (GIA)
    Pearls and Pearl Grading (GIA)
    Pearls Graduate Course (GIA)
    Opal Evaluation Course (NAJA)
    Gold and Precious Metals (GIA)
    Counter Sketching (GIA)
    Jewelry Display (GIA)
    Jewelry Sales (GIA)
    Advanced Fine Jewelry Sales (GIA)
    Fine Jewelry Consultant (GIA)
    Diamond Essentials (GIA)
    Colored Stone Essentials (GIA)
    Jewelry Essentials (GIA)
    J-BAR Jewelry Appraisal Basics (JVC)
    Insurance Replacement Appraisal Course (GIA)
    Personal Property Valuation Course PP/GJ201 (ASA)
    Personal Property Valuation Course PP/GJ202 (ASA)
    Personal Property Valuation Course PP/GJ203 (ASA)
    Personal Property Valuation Course PP/GJ204 (ASA)
    Personal Property Valuation Course PP/GJ206 (ASA)

    Letters of Completion:

    Advanced Gemology: Ruby (GIA)
    Advanced Gemology: Sapphire (GIA)
    Advanced Gemology: Emerald (GIA)
    Advanced Diamond Grading Lab (GIA)
    Detecting Synthetic Diamonds and Synthetic Moissonite (GIA)
    GIA Identifying Challenging Synthetics Course (GIA)
    GIA Detecting Synthetic Diamonds (GIA)
    GIA Detecting Treated Gems (GIA)
    GIA Penlight Techniques (GIA)
    Loupe Grading Challenge (GIA)
    Pearl Grading (GIA)
    GIA Focus on Pearls (GIA)
    4-hour Pearl Grading Seminar (GIA)
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 1996
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 1997
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 1998
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 1999
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2000
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2001
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2002
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2003
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2004
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2005
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2006
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2007
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2008
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2009
    GIA Gems & Gemology Challenge 2010

    Awards:

    National Recognition Award for Ultimate Gem & Jewelry Education
    -awarded by the Independent Jewelers Organization 2007
    National Recognition Award for Ultimate Gem & Jewelry Education
    -awarded by the Independent Jewelers Organization 2010

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    Dayton, OH 45459
    (937) 438-5681
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