Eileen R. Eichhorn
ISA · Graduate Gemologist · Certified Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers · Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers · USPAP compliant
Decatur, IN
About
Professional Profile Eileen R. Eichhorn GG Graduate Gemologist/Appraiser
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Buying/selling fine jewelry, loose diamonds; gemstones, antique/estate jewelry, watches/clocks; silver; specializing in green gemstones.
Apprenticed to John R. Eichhorn - father, Eichhorn Jewelry 1965-1971.
Employed by J.B. Hudson Jewelers, Minneapolis 1971-1975 (sales/merchandising).
Employed by Eichhorn Jewelry since 1975 President/Secretary-Treasurer
EDUCATION University of Minnesota - Liberal Arts, BA/BFA granted 1974 - Minneapolis.
CONTINUING EDUCATION Indiana University School of Continuing Studies: International Society of Appraisers Courses
101 - Introduction to Personal Property Appraising
102 - Methodology and Reasoning
103 - Appraiser's Fiduciary Responsibilities
104 - Advanced Appraisal Theory and Report Writing
The above courses were taken at IU-Bloomington, IN
Certificates of Completion issued: 1988-1989.
ISA 8 "The Appraisal of Gemstones" Tucson 1992
GEMOLOGICAL EDUCATION Gemological Institute of America GIA Certificates: Diamond Grading and Evaluation 1980, Colored Stone Grading and Evaluation 1982, Colored Stone Grading (ColorMaster) 1984, Grading and Evaluation of Pearls 1984, Gemologist Diploma 1987 Graduate Gemologist 1995
APPRAISAL EXPERIENCE Gems and Jewelry Appraiser since 1975. Insurance, divorce, estates, damage reports, estimates to replace, customs evaluation, collateral, comparison, qualitative reports, casualty loss, and charitable contributions
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION President Indiana Jewelers Association Board member 1980 – 2021, Accredited Member: International Society of Appraisers, ISA Chair Gems and Jewelry Certified Senior Member : National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Member AWCI.
AWARDS Sam Walton Business Leader 1998, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year 2000, Decatur Business Woman of the Year 2001, Bellmont High School Distinguished Graduate 2003, Erekson Award 2004
Specialties
Services Offered
- ✓Gem Identifications & Appraisals
- ✓Watch Repair & Restoration
- ✓Custom Design
- ✓Machine & Hand Engraving
- ✓Diamond Savings Plan
- ✓Ear Piercing
- ✓Pearl Restringing
- ✓Complimentary Gift Wrapping
- ✓Corporate Award Gifts
- ✓Jewelry Resizing, Restoration & Repair
- ✓Consignment
- ✓We buy GOLD
- ✓Ring Removal
- ✓Customer Wish Lists
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