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Angela Brown, GIA GG, AAA

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Angela Brown is a Jewelry Appraiser and Graduate Gemologist with 20 years of experience in the jewelry industry. She has a strong background in evaluating jewelry and managing post-loss insurance claims, establishing herself as a trusted expert.

Angela began her career in product management with a prominent jewelry wholesaler. She then spent 15 years as a jewelry appraiser and project manager at one of the nation’s largest personal property insurance evaluation firms, where she provided comprehensive evaluations for high-net-worth and general clientele, particularly in post-loss claims.

Angela has served as a presenter for several webinars, where she has shared her expertise on jewelry market trends, with a particular focus on gold and diamonds. She emphasizes the importance of understanding current market conditions when conducting appraisal reviews, especially in the context of accurate and timely valuations. Angela holds the prestigious Graduate Gemologist credential from the Gemological Institute of America, equipping her with extensive knowledge in gem identification and further attesting to her expertise and dedication to excellence in the field of gemology. In addition, she adheres to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) standards.

Key Expertise

  • Personal Property
  • Fine Jewelry & Historical Valuations
  • High-Net-Worth Insurance
  • Project Management
  • Repair Estimates
  • Diminution in Value Appraisals
  • Gem Identification

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Appraisers Association of America, Certified Member
  • Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), through January 2027
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health, 2025
  • Jewelry Forensics Seminar, Gemological Institute of America