Marena Heap, GG, ISA-AM, is qualified to do jewelry appraisals involving insurance, divorce settlements, estate tax liability, charitable contribution and estate sales. Marena is a graduate Gemologist and an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers. With over ten years experience in retail markets, she has extensive knowledge and expertise in contemporary jewelry and specializes in antique and costume jewelry. Marena is currently the owner of All That Shines L.L.C. located in historic downtown Kennewick where she offers appraisal services, buys and sells jewelry estates, and offers sales of fine vintage jewelry.
Marena teaches classes both to the public and other trade professionals on topics such as costume and antique jewelry. She also speaks for numerous community, professional and civic groups.
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Biographical Background and Qualifications
Marena Heap, G.G., ISA AM
Education:
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad, CA
Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) (April 2001)
Additional GIA Courses:
Detecting Synthetic Diamonds & Synthetic Moissanite (April 2001)
Pearl Grading (April 2001)
Advanced Diamond Grading Lab (April 2001)
Advanced Diamond Cut Grading Lab (November 2006)
Pearls Course (May 2005)
International Society Of Appraisers
Renton, WA
Associate Member (August 2003 - February 2005)
Accredited Member (February 2005 - Present)
Additional Seminars:
Endangered Species Act (May 2003)
Comprehensive aspects of costume jewelry (2003)
Appraising Southwest Jewelry (2006)
Identifying Turquoise (2006)
Business:
Retail jewelry sales and management (9 years)
Jewelry Appraising (5 years)
Gemological Testing (7 years)
Major Trade Shows And Conferences:
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, Tucson, AZ (2004)
JCK show in Phoenix, AZ (2004)
Traveling Antique Fair (2004)
ISA Annual Conference (2006)
Tests:
Color, Vision, and Hue Discrimination Test. Tested by Dr. Mushen. Found to have normal color and hue vision. (1997)
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