As a fifth-generation gem enthusiast, my passion for gemstones has taken me from family traditions to international markets. I’ve traveled to gemstone mines in Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Thailand, gaining firsthand knowledge of how gemstones are sourced and traded.

To address the frustration of inconsistent lab reports, I pursued advanced gemological training, earning my Graduate Gemologist (GIA), FGA (Gem-A), and certifications in treatments and colored stones from AIGS and SSEF. This education, combined with evaluating thousands of gemstones, has given me expertise in color grading; the most nuanced and impactful factor in determining value.

At AGTL, I bring this technical precision and market insight to every gemstone report we produce.