Darlene Wong
Specialising in jewellery and watches, antiques, furnishings, decorative art and fine art.
Services include estate tax liability (probate), estate planning, insurance coverage, insurance claims, non-cash charitable donations, divorce litigation, appraisal review, equitable distribution and liquidation reports.
Other services offered are presale and post-sale purchase consultations, letter of opinion and gemmological services on unmounted gemstones and mineral specimens.
"My business purpose is to harness my specialty knowledge to provide appraisal solutions to satisfy my client's needs."
Darlene Wong
What makes my services unique from others is my multiple levels of education in gemmology (FCGmA, GIA Pearls), broad foundation in apprasial theory & methodology from ISA (CAPP, AM), specialist training in antique & vintage jewellery valuation as a Registered Master Valuer, specialty training in watch valuation from the NAWCCA, and specialist studies in antiques, furnishings and decorative art (ISA). I am always learning new trends, specialty niches and attending webinars and seminars that will advance my knowledge that will ultimately serve my clients in the end.
Professional Profile for
Darlene N. Wong, FCGmA, ISA CAPP, GIA Pearls Graduate, RMV, ISA AM
Academic Background
- Professional Gemmologist Designation, Fellow of the Canadian Gemmological Association Toronto 1999, Vancouver Community College
- Advanced Diamond Grading Lab Certificate 2005, Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, CA
- ISA Core Course Studies Certificate of Completion 2005, International Society of Appraisers, University of Maryland, MD
- Provincial Instructors Diploma (PIDP) 2006, VCC and Ministry of Advanced Education Victoria, BC
- GIA Pearls Diploma 2008, Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad CA
- Registered Master Valuer™ Professional Diploma, #0021410137 (2010). California Institute of Jewelry Training, Carmichael, CA
- 15 hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Course 2010, ISA Chicago, IL
- ISA Core course in Appraisal Studies Re-qualification: 2010, 2015, 2020
- Antique & Vintage Jewellery Workshop 2010, Northwest Gem Lab, Bellevue, WA
- 7 hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Course in 2 year cycles from 2013 to present
- Authored article “Chinese Matrimonial Jewellery: Deciphering Symbols & Motifs” published in Foundation of Appraisal Education (FAE) Journal of Advanced Appraisal Studies 2014 Edition
- Certificate of Completion: 40-hour Course on Understanding the Fundamentals of Watch Valuations 2015, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) Inc., Columbia, PA
- Authored article “Micro Mosaics, Relics of the Victorian Grand Tour” published in Foundation of Appraisal Education (FAE) Journal of Advanced Appraisal Studies 2016 Edition
- Created and presented specialty webinar for ISA: “Luxury Watches: From Utilitarian to Phenomenal” 2017
- Pearls Specialist Certificate 2020 from Pearls as One, Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA)
- ISA Specialty Course: Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts 2022, Achieved Accredited Status in this specialty.
- ISA Gems & Jewelry Symposium: 2022, 2023, 2024
Subscribe to numerous periodicals & trade publications relating to gemological sciences, antique jewellery, collectibles & jewellery arts as well as continuous ongoing professional development by attending various national & international gems, jewellery trade shows & appraisal conferences.
Professional Background
- Served as a Board Member for the Canadian Gemmological Association 2022-2024
- Served as ISA Gems & Jewelry Committee Chair 2020-2022. Recipient of ISA Distinguished Service Award G&J 2021 and ISA Leadership Award 2022
- Sessional Instructor, VCC Jewellery Arts Program, Vancouver, BC 2010-2013
- Production Supervisor, Wholesale Fine Jewellery Manufacturer & Repairs
- CERTIFIED Member of the International Society of Appraisers, Schaumberg. IL
- Principle of Brilliant Evaluation & Appraisals
- Gemmologist/ Executive Assistant, Fine Jewellery Retailer
- Gemmologist/Appraiser for European Gemmological Laboratory
- Sales/Gemmologist in Fine Jewellery
- Retail Sales Associate, Antiques & Collectibles
Memberships
- Fellow Member (FCGmA) of the Canadian Gemmological Association , Toronto, ON
- Dual Status Membership: Certified (CAPP) and Accredited Member (AM) of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), Schaumberg, IL
- GIA Alumni Collective Member, Vancouver Chapter
- Member, Canadian Chapter of ISA, Toronto, ON
- Associate, Jewellery Appraisers of the World (JAW) Perth, Scotland
- Member, Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers (AIJV) Arlington, IL
- Member, Society of Jewellery Historians, London, UK
- Member, Association of the Study of Jewelry Related Arts (ASJRA) New York, USA
- Member, Canadian Society of Decorative Arts (CSDA), Toronto, ON
