Austin Jewelry Appraisers

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
C. KIRK ROOT, G.G., A.S.A.
MASTER GEMOLOGIST APPRAISER

Professional Accreditation
2002- A.S.A. - Recertified: Master Gemologist Appraiser, Expires 7/07
2000- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
1994- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
1993 and 1997- American Society of Appraisers Recertified MGA
1987- American Society of Appraisers -- Master Gemologist Appraiser Program
1985- Accredited Gemologists Association -- Master Gemologist Appraiser
1983- Accredited Gemologists Association -- Accredited Senior Gemologist

Professional Affliliation
Life Member- Accredited Gemologists Association
Member- Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association
Senior Member- National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Senior Member- American Society of Appraisers
   1999-2001 Chair- Int’l Gems & Jewelry Committee
   1997-1999 Vice Chair- Int’l Gems & Jewelry Committee
   1993-1997 Treasurer- Int’l Gems & Jewelry Committee
   1989-1992 President - Austin Chapter

Professional Awards
2000- First Place Division 1 TJA Design Contest
1998- Winner TJA State of Texas Congressional Design Contest
1998- Third Place TJA (Texas Jewelers Association) Design Contest
1993- First Place TJA Design Contest
1990- AGTA Top 100 Designs

Selected Education
1996- G I A Insurance Replacement Appraisal Program
1982- 1984 Howard Payne University Business Administration
1983- Gemological Institute of America Jewelry Retailing Program
1983- Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist Program
1981- Graduate Paris Junior College Gemology; Jewelry Arts Program

Continuing Education
Accredited Gemologists Association
   1997 to 2001   Annual Tucson Conference        8 hours per year
   1983 to 1994   Annual Tucson Conference          16 hours per year
American Society of Appraisers
   1991 to 2001 Annual International Conference        24 hours per year
   1995 Principles of Valuation Course 201         30 hours
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
   1995 to 1996, 2001 Annual International Conference          16 hours per year
Gemological Institute of America
   2000 Advanced Diamond Grading Seminar 24 hours
   1999 Pearl Grading Course
   1999 International Symposium 32 hours
   1992 Advanced Diamond & Colored Stone Grading Seminar         24 hours
   1991 International Symposium          32 hours