Anne Epstein Jeffres, Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Certified Senior Member (NAJA)
Anne has worked her whole life in the jewelry business, beginning in her parents' jewelry store in Freeport, NY which they opened when she was one year old. After graduating from Emory University with a degree in Business, she immediately went on to California to earn her Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) degree in residence from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). By the time she turned 22, she knew she wanted to pursue a career as an independent jewelry appraiser. Living in the Chicago area at that time, she sought out the highest credentialed independent appraiser to work for and learn from. During her tenure there, she successfully completed the Master Gemologist Appraiser (M.G.A.) Course which is the highest designation offered by the American Society of Appraisers. (Since she is not a current member of A.S.A., the designation cannot be used, but the knowledge can.) After getting married and settling in the Atlanta area in 1995, Anne opened Metropolitan Jewelry Appraisal Service, providing independent jewelry appraisals. She immediately applied for membership in the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (N.A.J.A.), the premier jewelry only appraisal organization, and soon passed the requirements and testing to become a Certified Senior Member (C.S.M.) of the N.A.J.A. Anne continually strives to keep updated in the ever-changing field of gemology and also appraisal methodology, constantly learning and working on her continuing education. She has previously been the president and the vice president of the Georgia Chapter of the G.I.A. Alumni Association, which focuses on continuing education.
Anne's gemological laboratory is completely portable and she can travel to your location if necessary or you may make an appointment to meet at her office in Marietta. All work is done while you watch, and your jewelry, watches or silverware never have to leave your possession. Please call, email or text, to discuss your specific appraisal needs. A thorough, detailed appraisal report document with various photographs of each item is provided. The appraisal report can be mailed and/or emailed to you.
Anne's gemological laboratory is completely portable and she can travel to your location if necessary or you may make an appointment to meet at her office in Marietta. All work is done while you watch, and your jewelry, watches or silverware never have to leave your possession. Please call, email or text, to discuss your specific appraisal needs. A thorough, detailed appraisal report document with various photographs of each item is provided. The appraisal report can be mailed and/or emailed to you.