Patrick Davis

PROFE SSIONAL PROFILE: Patrick Davis is a Graduate Gemologist (GG) from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a title conferred upon completion of required courses and examinations in the theory and practice of gemology. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers, and one of only a handful of Master Gemologist Appraisers® in the United States. These certifications were awarded as a result of successfully passing the Society^s intensive written and oral examinations, submission of sample appraisals, and other qualifying criteria required by the Society^s International Board of Examiners. Mr. Davis is re-accredited with the American Society of Appraisers until January 2016, and adheres to their mandatory accreditation program. Patrick began his practice as an appraiser in 1994. In 2000 he founded GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals, (GJA) located in Los Angeles and is the director of Associated Gemological Laboratory (AGL) a state of the art, certified gemological laboratory. Mr. Davis is highly respected in the appraisal profession, having attained top-level credentials in the professional appraisal field. Mr. Davis^s clients include major manufacturers, auction houses, retail stores, industry professionals, high profile and celebrity clients and the general public. Patrick has appeared as an expert witness in many high profile court cases. Patrick Davis serves as a Professional Jewelry Appraiser / Graduate Gemologist when required for litigation support or expert witness testimony. He is a professionally trained appraiser who has the expertise to offer opinions of value in an unbiased manner to aid the court in reaching an equitable decision. Patrick observes the Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers and all documents and services offered are provided in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), promulgated by the Appraisal foundation, ASA. The American Society of Appraisers is a multi-disciplinary professional appraisal society which tests and certifies its members. A code of ethics and continuing program for re-accreditation of its members, distinguishes the professional reputation of the society. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: 1995 GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST (GG) - Gemological Institute of America (GIA) 2005 ACCREDITED SENIOR APPRAISER, (ASA) - American Society of Appraisers 2005 MASTER GEMOLOGIST APPRAISER, (MGA)-American Society of Appraisers 1995 GIA ALUMNI (GIA) – The Gemological Institute of America 1995 CERTIFIED BENCH JEWELER - Jewelers of America (JA) PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: Over 900 hours of continuing gemological & appraisal education & training. 2003 American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ201 Intro to Personal Property 2003 - 2001 American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ202 Personal Property Valuation 2003 - 2001 American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ203 Appraisal Writing 2004 - 2001 American Society of Appraisers ASA – PP/GJ204 Legal A...[truncated]