I have been into jewelry and gems since I was 18. I was employed as a jewelry sales person for three different jewelry stores. it was then that my love for the art of jewelry and gemstones grew. I read many books and took many educational courses on diamonds, gemstones and jewelry to become familiar with all the nuances of gem collecting and jewelry design. After taking the courses I began to start of collection of my own to train my eyes to understand the differences between valuable, fake, and other gradations.