Appraiser Expertise

David Conger, G.G. (GIA)

• Started in the jewellery business in 1976 - Mappins Jewellers, Ottawa
• Graduate Gemologist Diploma, residence program, GIA campus, Santa Monica, Ca., 1980
• Gemstone / Diamond Buyer and Jewellery Appraiser, Toronto, ACT II International and Karats, 1980-1981 (5-store chain)
• Started Conger's Gemmological Services Ltd in November 1981
• Jewellery Appraiser for 30 fine retail stores, Ottawa area - 1981 to 1992
• Jewellery Appraiser for Revenue Canada, Customs & Excise, Ottawa area, 1981-1991
• Called as an Expert Witness on several occasions
• Retail store owner (Conger's Jewellers) 1992 - present

For you protection, you should see the credentials of the jewellery appraiser on display. This diploma is visible in our showroom. A Graduate Gemologist studies gem identification, diamond grading and coloured stone grading. Beware of appraisers who are unable to provide proof of gemological training. Your insurance company may not honour a claim of loss.