Karen L. Jensen, G.G., RMV, AGS, Senior Member of NAJA

Credentials Summary

I adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the ethical standards of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). Your appraisal will meet or exceed the requirements that you, your attorney, or your insurance company require

The Graduate Gemologist (GG) is earned from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This degree is a necessary first step in becoming a jewelry professional, regardless of your discipline. I am a registered mentor for distance education students in my area along with being a member of the Alumni and Associates, since my graduation in 1998.

I am a Senior Member (N.J.A.) of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), the only international professional association exclusively devoted to the valuation and appraisal of gems and jewelry. To its members, the NAJA provides appraisal standards, a Code of Ethics, a program of advancement, exceptional continuing education and a referral network. To the public, the NAJA provides education on gem and jewelry appraising.

The Master Valuer Program (RMV) in jewelry appraisal studies was the only widely available course of its type when developed and introduced by Anna Miller. Up until its debut, appraisal education was restricted to offerings by private appraisal organizations. The courses are still taught worldwide.

The Accredited Gemologist Association is a nonprofit research, education and ethics organization benefiting professional and avocation gemologists as well as consumer interest. Membership programs include advanced gemological education seminars, workshops, and the Accredited Senior Gemologist (ASG) designation

Business

• Owner, Jewelry Appraisal Services of Washington, Tacoma WA
• Senior Appraiser, Washington Gemological Laboratory, Tacoma WA, 2005-2006
• Sole Proprietor, Jensen’s Jewelry Appraisal Services, Houston TX, 1998-2005

Professional Qualifications

• Senior Member – NAJA, 2006
• Member – Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA), 2005-present
• Member – National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), 2004-present
• Accredited Member – International Society of Appraisers (ISA), 2000-2004
• RMV – Registered Master Valuer – Master Valuer Program, 2000
• G.G. – Graduate Gemologist – Gemological Institute of America (GIA), 1998

Professional Courses and Conferences

• “A Weekend with Christie Romero”: Center for Jewelry Studies 2006
• GIA Symposium: San Diego 1999 and 2006
• GIA Pearl Grading: Seattle 2006
• NAJA Conference: Philadelphia 2004; Tucson 2005; Cincinnati 2005; Tucson 2006; San Diego 2006
• AGA Conference: Tucson 2006
• ISA National Conference: San Antonio 2001; Seattle 2002; Philadelphia 2003
• Jewelry Camp: 2000 and 2002
• Master Valuer Conference on Guatemalan Jadeite: Antigua Guatemala 2001
• Master Valuer Graduate Seminar: Tucson 2000
• GIA Advanced Diamond Grading: Austin 1999