Linda LaPorte

Linda LaPorte G.G., A.S.A. Master Gemologist Appraiser® Education 2015- American Society of Appraisers • Principles of Valuation Courses 2010- Gemological Institute of America- Graduate Gemologist • Diamonds and Diamond Grading • Colored Stone Identification • Colored Stone Grading 2008- Gemological Institute of America- Accredited Jewelry Professional 2007- Jewelry Manufacturing and Repair Certificate- Austin Community College • Stone setting • Wax Carving and Casting • Fabrication and Repair • Special topics in watches and jewelry Continuing Education 2015- Identifying Glass Fillings and Healed Fissures in Corundum- GIA Lab 2015- Advanced Diamond Grading- GIA Lab 2015- USPAP Certification Professional Affiliation Member- Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association Member- Women's Jewelry Association Member- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Senior Member- American Society of Appraisers Previous Work Experience Present - Master Jewelry Appraisers • Lead Appraiser/Gemologist 2013-2017- Kirk Root Designs • Lead Appraiser/Gemologist 2013- Eliza Page Jewelry Store • Sales associate 2010-2011- Gold Buyer • Verified jewelry for gold karat, diamonds, and gemstones • Calculated fair market value based on current gold prices 2010-2011 - Home Consignment Center Jewelry department • Intake and evaluate consignment jewelry for current market • Jewelry Appraisals 2010-2011- Independent Jewelry Appraisals 2009 - Midas Manufacturing • Wax Carving • Custom design for loose gems and diamonds • Fine Jewelry sales 2008-2010- Assistant Appraiser to Master Gemologist Appraiser® C. Kirk Root at Austin Jewelry Appraisers 2005-2010- Appraisals/Sales Associate at Kirk Root Designs • Fine jewelry and watch sales and customer service • Custom design for loose diamonds and gemstones • Initial evaluation, research, and preparation of jewelry appraisals