Jewellery 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 your protection, you should see the credentials of the jewellery appraiser on display. This diploma is visible in our showroom.

A Graduate Gemologist has completed courses in gem identification, diamond grading and coloured stone grading. Some low priced appraisal services are done by jewellers who have not completed any Gemological training. Ask your jeweller to show you his or her diploma to be sure you are receiving proper identification and grading of your gemstones. The diploma should be displayed prominently in the store.