Jill Fletcher

Jill Fletcher

Head of Appraisal Department

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Gemologist Appraiser owner Jill's Jewelry Appraisals Inc.

  • Education

    • Clay High School

      -
      Journalism

      Honor Roll, Marching band, Theater, Feature editor of "The Eagle", Chess Club

    • The University of Toledo

      1974 - 1978
      BBA Organizational Administration

      Activities and Societies: Student Government, Tri Delta Sorority Tri Delta sorority, Planetarium volunteer, Student government

  • Experience

    • Morrison Smith Fine and Custom Jewelers

      Nov 1994 - Nov 2002
      Head of Appraisal Department

      Jewelry Design, Conducted 'While you wait' Appraisal clinics, Newsletter, Quality Control, Managed Appraisal Department work flow, diamond and gem grading.

    • Tiffany & Co.

      Nov 2002 - Jun 2010
      Sales, gemologist

      Diamond selling specialist, Gemologist

    • Jill's Jewelry Appraisals Inc.

      Jul 2009 - now
      President

      Independent, Expert Jewelry Appraisal services with 40 years of experience in the jewelry industry from wholesale to the luxury retailers Saks Fifth Ave and Tiffany & Co. Member of National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA). Graduate Gemologist from Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Earned the title of Certified Gemologist Appraiser title from AGS (though not now a member) Real Estate Trainee in NC.

    • Bailey's Fine Jewelry

      Jun 2010 - Feb 2012
      Corporate Gemologist

      Indentifying, evaluating jewelry and gems for insurance documentation for instore sales and providing Certified Gemologist Appraisal Services for all other jewelry brought to the store. Instituting diamond purchasing from clients and upgrading the appraisal program.

    • Saks Fifth Avenue

      May 2012 - Jan 2015
      Fine Jewelry Selling Manager

      Driving sales, client development, managing and training sales associates

    • National Pawn

      Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
      Corporate Gemologist

      Diamond and Gem grading and valuation, pricing, merchandising and working with a great team to offer clients fair prices and excellent value when they are selling or purchasing.

    • JewelRecycle, LLC

      Oct 2016 - now
      Gemologist Appraiser, Precious Metals Buyer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Real Estate Appraiser [Trainee]

      North Carolina Real Estate Appraisal Board
      Nov 2019
    • Certified Gemologist Appraiser

      American Gem Society
      Jul 2000
    • Graduate Gemologist

      GIA
      May 2000
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Past Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Jewelers for Water
      Jewelers for WaterAssociated with Jill Fletcher
    • Past Board Member

      Issued by Neighbor 2 Neighbor/ Seeds of Hope
      Neighbor 2 Neighbor/ Seeds of HopeAssociated with Jill Fletcher
    • Volunteer worker

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jan 2010
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Jill Fletcher