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Reliable and Certified Jewelry Consultant, Amy Lawch GG, ISA AM


Reliable and Certified Jewelry Consultant, Amy Lawch GG, ISA AM,

Academic Background

Gemological Institute of America, Graduate Gemologist


International Society of Appraisers Core Courses 1999, 2003, 2007,2014,2020

USPAP Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice 2004, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020



Continuing Education and Seminars 

  •  Northwest Jewelry Conference Seattle
  •  ASA International Appraisers Conference Houston
  •  The Original Miami Antique Jewelry History series
  •  A Place in time: Jewelry within the Context of the Decorative Arts, FIT, NY
  •  Woven In Time: Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City



Accredited Appraiser and Memeberships

Accredited Appraiser and Memeberships

As an accredited appraiser with the International Society of Appraisers, Ms. Lawch actively pursues continuing education as part of her designation requalifying every 5 years to maintain her accreditation. Every two years she updates her USPAP qualifications. Lawch has presented to ISA members at their annual conference including webinars for Chubb and ISA on jewelry investing and collecting.


  • International Society of Appraisers
  • Ally Member American Society of Appraisers
  • International Member Jewellry Valuers Association (U.K.)
  • Accredited Gemologist Association
  • Alumni Association of Gemological Institute of America
  • American Society of Jewelry Historians
  • Jewelers of America
  • Texas Jewelers Association
  • Jewelers Board of Trade
Amy Lawch GG, ISA AM, — Houston, TX — A.A Benjamin,
Amy Lawch GG, ISA AM, — Houston, TX — A.A Benjamin,

Vast Knowledge of Various Gems and Jewelry

Knowledge of the regional, domestic and international markets is incredibly important in appraising jewelry. Although the internet has shrunk the world, there are idiosyncrasies in every market. Lawch maintains strong ties globally through her retail and auction connections Besides her own business, Ms. Lawch was the Regional Representative for Bonhams Auctioneers for almost 10 years. She previously represented Ivey-Selkirk Auctioneers and Phillips Auctioneers. Ms. Lawch was responsible for all business activity in the Southern U. S. and Mexico assisting Phillips at their jewelry auctions in New York, London and Geneva.

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