Joel B. Sherburne Jewelers

About Joel

Gemological and Valuations Training.

Joel Sherburne is a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America and Certified Gemologists Appraisers of the American Gem Society. As CGA he is retested annually. Accredited Gem Lab.

Experience

As a CGA since 1989, Joel has executed hundreds of professional appraisals which have withstood the crucial third party test. He writes appraisal, (with photographs) which are accurate, fair, and detailed to protect the involved parties.

Joel Sherburne

In 1975 Joel completed work at the Gem City School of Horology in Jewelry Manufacturing Arts. Two days later, he opened his first jewelry bench shop in Stillwater, Minnesota. In 1989 Joel completed his Graduate Gemologists credential from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). That year he also earned the Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA) title, the highest appraisal title awarded by the American Gem Society.

CGAs are tested each year by the American Gem Society (AGS), to retain their titles:
Joel was formerly a partner in Sherburne's Gold and Gems in Stillwater from 1975 to 1994.
Joel and his wife Dorothy opened Joel B. Sherburne Jewelers in downtown White Bear Lake in October of 1994.

Certificate of Appraisal

The following fine jewelry appraisal has been prepared by Joel B. Sherburne

-1975 Gem City School of Horology Jewelry Manufacturing Arts
-1988 Registered Jeweler - American Gem Society
-1989 Graduate Gemologist - Gemological Institute of America
-1989 Certified Gemologist - American Gem Society
-1989 Certified Gemologist Appraiser American Gem Society

These titles must be re-earned each year