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Curriculum Vitae
Ted A. Irwin, G.G., I.C.G.A., A.S.G., N.A.J.A.

Education/Affiliations:

Experience: 1981-present

Revised: 6/08

Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America

Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society

Accredited Senior Gemologist, Certified Gemological Laboratory, Accredited Gemologists Association

Member, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Associate Member, Northwest Jewelers Association

Member, Scottish Gemological Association

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, University of Puget Sound

Northwest Gemological Laboratory, Inc.

Northwest Gemological Institute, L.L.C.

President, Northwest Gemological Laboratory, an indepedent laboratory for the appraisal for fine jewelry and gemstones.
Estimated articles appraised: 127,000+
Several hundred off-site appraisal events
Media consultant for consumer advocacy on gemstones and jewelry scams – appearing in segments aired on CBS Evening News, This Morning, local affiliates KIRO and KING TV. Expert panel discussion on diamonds, KIRO radio; gemological expert, Antiques Road Show, PBS.
Expert testimony in jewelry and gemstone matters at trial and through deposition.
Director, Northwest Gemological Institute, a school for gemology and jewelry-related courses.
Instructor, developer of gemological courses open to the trade and public including Diamond Grading, Gemstone Identification, Gemstone Evaluation, Opals, Jade and Precious Metals. Corporate training nation-wide.