Qualifications

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Qualifications - Megan Austin

Registered with the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV) (Q193), an industry body that promotes and maintains the highest professional standards for jewellery valuation in Australia.
FGA, Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (GAGB)
FGAA, Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA)
Statement of Attainment in Gem and Jewellery Valuation (NCJV)
Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Jewellery & Silversmithing (Griffith University)
Diploma of Diamond Technology (GAA)
Certificates in Diamond Grading and Advanced Diamond Grading (GAA)
Workshop in synthetic, imitation, treated and fancy colour diamonds (HRD) Antwerp
Workshops on Identifying and Pricing treated corundum, emeralds and cultured pearls; Coloured Stone Grading and Pricing using the 'World of Colour' system (Gemworld International)
AJP, Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA)

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Industry Experience

Megan has over 20 years experience valuing jewellery and watches in her previous role as in-house Senior Valuer and Gemmologist for two major retail jewellery brands. She has worked in the jewellery industry for over 20 years.
She is a published author of numerous gemmological & valuing articles for industry publications such as Gemworld International and The NCJV Valuer. She was a regular contributor to Jeweller Magazine from 2013-2016 including the seven part ‘Gem Detective” Series in 2015 and the seven part '‘Australian Gemstone” series” in 2015-2016.
To remain a registered NCJV valuer, Megan participates in ongoing education, attends workshops and industry events and writes articles to ensure her skills are kept current. Members of the NCJV follow a strict code of ethics based on professional integrity, continuous learning and the pursuit of the highest industry standards.

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