Karen L. Jensen, G.G., RMV, ASG, 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 Certified Senior Member 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 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.

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.

I am an affiliate member of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA). AGTA Members agree to the disclosure of gemstone enhancements on all commercial documents and to abide by the Association's Code of Ethics and Principles of Fair Business Practice. Annual affirmation of the Code of Ethics, and enforcement by the AGTA, holds an AGTA Member to a stricter disclosure policy than required by the Federal Trade Commission.

Businesses

• Owner, Jewelry Appraisal Services of Washington, LLC, Tacoma WA, 2006 - present
• Sole Proprietor, Jensen’s Jewelry Appraisal Services, Houston TX, 1998 - 2005

Professional Qualifications

• Candidate Member - ASA, 2009
• Certified Senior Member - NAJA, 2009
• Affiliate Member - AGTA, 2008
• 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

• NAJA Conferences: San Diego 2009; Tucson 2009; Chicago 2008; Atlanta, 2007; Tucson 2006; San Diego 2006; Tucson 2005; Cincinnati 2005; Philadelphia 2004
• Inaugural World of Gems Conference: Chicago 2008
• “A Weekend with Christie Romero”: Center for Jewelry Studies 2006
• GIA Symposium: San Diego 2006 and 1999
• GIA Pearl Grading: Seattle 2006
• AGA Conference: Tucson 2006
• ISA National Conference: Philadelphia 2003; Seattle 2002; San Antonio 2001
• Jewelry Camp: 2002 and 2000
• Master Valuer Conference on Guatemalan Jadeite: Antigua, Guatemala 2001
• Master Valuer Graduate Seminar: Tucson 2000
• GIA Advanced Diamond Grading: Austin 1999