Professional Personal Property Appraiser Specializing in Gems & Jewelry
Welcome to our appraisal services! As The Bitterroot's only NAJA Accredited Laboratory we provide accurate evaluations to establish the value of your property. Trust our experts for reliable and timely appraisals. Our appraisals are accepted by Insurance Companies, Attorney's, IRS, & The Courts. 100 % Guaranteed.
We utilize our accredited gemological laboratory to provide USPAP compliant legal documentation necessary for obtaining Insurance Coverage, Estate Planning & Settlement, Financial Planning, Loan Collateral, Divorce Settlement, Charitable Donations, Purchase Verification. We also offer Professional Auction Liaison and Brokerage Services for Fine Items of Jewelry, Antiques, & Art.
Cynthia Hale Shaver, GIA GG AJP NAJA CSM CPAA CPS
email: cynthiashavergg@gmail.com
406-578-3008 cell/text
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Cynthia has over two decades of experience in the jewelry industry, she received her Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a Certified Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). Cynthia has advanced training in gemology,​ jewelry appraisal theory, and regularly attends jewelry conferences, seminars, and training sessions to remain current with constantly fluctuating world market conditions and gemological scientific progression.
Professional Profile
Professional Profile
Cynthia A. Shaver
Professional Education & Designations
â—ˆ Graduate Gemologist (GG) – Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) – 2004
â—ˆ Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) – Gemological Institute of America – 2003
Additional Professional Education and Testing Annually from 2003-Present
â—ˆ Pearl Grading Certificate – Gemological Institute of America – 2003
â—ˆ National Association of Jewelry Appraisers – Certified Senior Member 2024
Accredited Gemological Laboratory 2025
Farnsworth-Munsell Color Vision & Hue Screening & Test Assessment – 2024 most recent
â—ˆAdvanced Diamond Grading - Gemological Institute of America – 2007
â—ˆAdvanced Identification of Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Lab - G.I.A – 2007
â—ˆPearl Specialist-Cultured Pearl Association of America - 2018
Affiliations and Memberships
Gemological Institute of America – Alumni Association – Member
GIA Alumni Association brings together GIA graduates, students, and gem and jewelry professionals, who are interested in professional growth and advancement. The Alumni Association promotes lifelong learning, personal and professional relationships among industry colleagues and involvement in GIA that ultimately benefits the public and gem and jewelry trade.
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers- Certified Senior Member w/AGLâ—ˆ
The primary purpose of the NAJA is to recognize and make available the services of highly qualified, informed experienced, and independent appraisers of gems and jewelry to those persons requiring expertise that may be relied upon as an expressed professional opinion of value. Promotion of educational seminars and meetings on topics relative to gem and jewelry appraising for both the public and members of the appraisal profession. A strong code of Professional Ethics, which all members agree to abide by as one of the terms and conditions of membership.
â—ˆ Indicates a title or certificate earned through formal education and testing.