Qualifications
Christina (Nina) Woolford, BS, GG, ICGA, ISA-CAPP – Principle
Designations
- Graduate Gemologist in Residence (GG) – Gemological Institute of America 1984
- Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (ISA-CAPP) – International Society of Appraisers
Re-accredited, December 2005 - Bachelor of Science – Virginia Commonwealth University 1978
- 1992 “Distinguished Service Award” recipient given by the International Society of Appraisers
Education & Certifications
- Pearl Grading Certificate – Gemological Institute of America
- Colored Stones and Gemstone Identification – Gemological Institute of America
- Colored Stone Grading Certificate – Gemological Institute of America
- Appraisal Principles I and II – American Gem Society
- Harnessing the Power of Insurance Appraising – Jewelers’ Educational Foundation of the American Gem Society
- Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods and Application – American Society of Appraisers
- Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards – American Society of Appraisers
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 15 hour Certificate
- Gemstone Appraising Certificate – International Society of Appraisers
- Personal Property Appraiser’s Fiduciary Responsibilities – International Society of Appraisers
- Personal Property Appraising Methodology and Reasoning – International Society of Appraisers
- The Appraisal of Antique and Period Jewelry – International Society of Appraisers
- Jewelers Board of Appraisal Review (J-Bar), Passed Examination – Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee
- Colored Stone Gemstone Cutting – Ruppenthal GmbH and Company
- Tested Norman In Color and Hue Discrimination – June 2006, American Gem Society
Memberships
- Certified Member – International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
- Candidate – American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
- Member – Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA)
- Member – Appraisers Information Network (AIN)
- Alumni Member – Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- Alumni Member – Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Experience
- Founder and principle of C.M. Woolford and Associates, LLC serving the Richmond, Virginia area since 1989
- Founder, editor and co-publisher of the “Jewelry Price Report (JPR)”, a quarterly national and regional auction comparable sale report available to the jewelry trade
- Special project research assistant for “the Guide”, a wholesale colored stone price guide
- Instructor of diamond grading and colored stone assistant for the GIA resident program in New York, NY
- Instructor of jewelry appraising for the GIA’s Extension Division
- Retail Sales of high quality, antique jewelry on Nantucket Island, MA
- Purchased and graded gems for a jewelry manufacturer in New York, NY
Continuing Professional Development
Nina continually adds to her base of knowledge by attending trade shows and conferences throughout the year learning about the most recent gemstone information, jewelry trends, industry news and appraisal practices.