Patrick Davis professional jewelry appraiser, certified appraiser serving Los angeles area

Qualifications & Certifcations

Patrick Davis, GG, ASA
Master Gemologist Appraiser

Patrick Davis has over fifteen years experience in the jewelry industry as a jeweler
gemologist and independent jewelry appraiser. Mr. Davis began his practice as an
appraiser in 1990 working for PT&Company Jewelers & Appraisers in Los Angeles,
California before founding GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals in 2000. Mr. Davis
earned his Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from the Gemological Institute of
America (GIA) in 1995 and is only one of a handful Master Gemologist Appraisers in
the United States. He is a member of the American Society of Appraisers and an
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA). Patrick is the director of GemSecure Jewelry
Appraisals (GJA) and owns and operates Associatede Gemological Laboratory
(AGL) a state-of-the-art certified laboratory. Mr. Davis is highly respected in the
appraisal profession, having attained top-level credentials in the professional appraisal
field. 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.

BUSINESS

Owner, GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals
Certfied Gemological Laboratory
Director, Associated Gemological Laboratory
Over 15 years experience as Jeweler / Gemologist & Appraiser

As an appraiser, 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

Graduate Gemologist (GG) - Gemological Institute of America (GIA) -1995
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) - American Society of Appraisers - 2003
Master Gemologist Appraiser (MGA) American Society of Appraisers -2005
Certified Jewelers Technician (CJN) - Jewelers of America - 1994

Member - American Society of Appraisers (ASA) -2002 - Current
Gemological Institute of American (GIA) – Alumni Association - 1995 - Current
Member of Jewelers of America (CJN) - Current

· Gemological Institute of America (GIA) – Colored Stone Graduate – 1995.
· Gemological Institute of America (GIA) – Pearl Grading– 2006.
· 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
Methodology – Research and Methodology. – 2003.
·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
·Uniform Standards for Principles of Appraisal Practice (USPAP) –
2003.
·Munsell Color Test – Superior Hue Discrimination – 2003.