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Helen Brandt

Jewelry appraiser, gemologist and appraisal instructor

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  • Gem and jewelry appraisal
  • Estate jewelry
  • Valuation standards

Helen Brandt is a gem and jewelry appraiser based on the US West Coast. She has directed her own appraisal and consulting practice for more than thirty-five years, with a focus on estate and antique jewelry, insurance replacement valuation and expert witness work. She teaches valuation theory and appraisal standards for the American Society of Appraisers and for insurance professionals, and is an AQB-certified instructor for the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

helen@scrapgoldcalc.us

At a glance

  • 35 years directing Pacific Gem Lab, since 1991
  • Teaching for the American Society of Appraisers since 2000
  • USPAP instructor certified by the AQB since 2015

Education

  • Fellow (FGA), Gemmology Gem-A, formerly the Gemmological Association of Great Britain 1987 to 1989
  • Graduate Gemologist in residence, Gemology and Business Management Gemological Institute of America (GIA) 1983 to 1985

Experience

  1. Director, Gem and Jewelry Consultant and Appraiser Pacific Gem Lab 1991 to present

    Domestic and international appraisals, estate jewelry and expert witness work.

  2. AQB Certified USPAP Instructor The Appraisal Foundation 2015 to present

    Instructor certified by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.

  3. Education Instructor American Society of Appraisers 2000 to present

    Valuation methodology, gem and jewelry appraisal theory, and standards.

  4. Certified Instructor Oregon and Washington Insurance Professionals 2002 to present

    Instruction for insurance professionals.

  5. Fine Jewelry Buyer Best Fine Jewelry 1986 to 1988

    Buying fine jewelry.

Expertise

  • Gem and jewelry appraisal
  • Estate and antique jewelry
  • Forensics
  • Expert witness
  • Valuation methodology
  • USPAP
  • Teaching

Role on this site

Reviewer of pages and guides that use appraisal, purity and hallmark terms. Checks that purity, hallmark and valuation wording is accurate and that estimates are never described as appraisals.

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