Your jewelry appraiser’s credentials matter.  In fact, you could consider them the keystone to a valid and accurate appraisal.  Unless your appraiser has the proper education, expertise, and certification by accredited industry authorities, the veracity of the appraisal you receive will be questionable at best.

About Us

Richard C. Huntington GG, AGS-iCGA, ASA

Managing Partner

From owning and operating a retail jewelry store in Las Vegas for over 40 years, to opening his own Independent Certified Gemological Appraiser laboratory, Richard C. Huntington is the most highly experienced and professional appraiser in Las Vegas.

Richard has worked in the Retail Jewelry industry since 1968. Through passion and dedication, he has acquired the education and expertise to be certified by the most prestigious and accredited organizations in the gems & jewelry industry.

Richard is the former owner of Huntington Jewelers. He recently sold that store to focus on his appraisals business, making HGL Certified Jewelry Appraisers a truly independent jewelry appraisal service.

Certifications & Affiliations:

Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ICGA), American Gem Society (AGS)

The highest certification obtainable with the American Gem Society and requires yearly re-certification. Richard has been an AGS member since 1985.

Master Gemologist Appraiser®, American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

The Master Gemologist Appraiser® certification mark is the most highly respected designation in the Gems and Jewelry appraisal profession.   It requires re-certification examinations and continuing gemological and appraisal education including Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Certified Gemological Laboratory

Requires extensive gemological equipment and library with graded master diamond.

Professional Qualifications:

• Retail Jeweler since 1968

• G.G., Graduate Gemologist (in residence), GIA 1984

• Member, Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) since 1985

• M.G.A., Master Gemologist Appraiser, AGA 1985

• C.G., Certified Gemologist, AGS 1986

• C.G.A., Certified Gemologist Appraiser, AGS 1987

• A.S.A., Senior Member, American Society of Appraisers 1987

  Master Gemologist Appraiser®

• Member AGS Appraisal committee, 1990-2010

• Tested member, International Society of Appraisers, 1992

• CIA, Certified Insurance Appraiser, 1998

• Board of Governors, AGA, 1998

• Treasurer AGA, 2001-2007

• Secretary ASA Gems and Jewelry committee, 2011 to 2014

• American Society of Appraisers, Discipline Governor, Gems & Jewelry, July 2020, 3 year term.

Business

• Huntington Gem Lab, LLC, Managing Partner

• Huntington Jewelers, Former Owner

 Awards

• Voted Best Appraiser - Las Vegas Review-Journal 2020 & 2021 Best of Las Vegas® Winner

Expert Witness:

• North Las Vegas Justice Court

• Eighth Judicial District Court - Clark County, Nevada

 Court cases as expert witness:

• State of Nevada vs. Rodriguez Case #15F14221X/C314052

• Phillips vs Phillips Case No.: D-17-553010-D

• Sacco vs. Sacco; Case No.: D-17-559905-D

• Khalek vs. Khalek; Case No.: D-14-493509-D

• Shirley Subalay v. Wachovia, District Court Case No.: A607788

• Ruth Greenawalt v. Jack Weinstein, Tower of Jewels Case No.: A-10-611683-C

• Michael Pivar, et al. v King David, et al., Case No.: A491509 Dept. No. VII

• Rodriguez v. Amherst Diamond Exchange/James Picone Department VII of the Eighth Judicial District Court

Education

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1974

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Graduate Gemologist (In Residence) (GG), 1984

Professional Courses:

• GIA Gemology core courses (in residence), 1984

• AGS Gemology courses, 1985

• Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Preliminary Course, 1986

• American Society of Appraisers, core courses, 1985

• International Society of Appraisers, core courses, 1992

• Certified Insurance Appraiser, core course, JIAI, 1998

• Continuing Education Courses & Seminars, 1974 to Present

Danielle Marie Mascio, CGA

Associate

Danielle got started working in the jewelry industry more than 15 years ago.  She began her career in retail jewelry. She was trained under Richard C. Huntington and has been a certified appraiser for over ten years. She has worked for various government agencies as well as multiple stores here in the Las Vegas valley.

Education

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Graduate Gemologist (GG), 2005

American Gem Society (AGS)

Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA), 2007

Activities & Professional Courses

Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)

Voting Member

American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

Affiliate Member

American Gem Society (AGS)

Gemology Courses

Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA)

Pearl Course 2017

We’re certified by these prestigious and accredited appraisal organizations:

American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

A respected international valuation organization that teaches, tests, accredits and refers professional appraisers.  ASA is the oldest major appraisal organization.

American Gem Society (AGS)

An elite organization of jewelers committed to uphold the highest standards of ethics, knowledge and consumer protection.

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

A world-renown education center and foremost authority in gemology, diamond grading, jewelry education, gemology research, diamond and gemstone grading reports and laboratory services.

Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA)

A nonprofit research, education and ethics organization benefiting professional and avocation gemologists as well as consumer interest.

The Appraisal Foundation

Authorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications.  Advances the profession by ensuring appraisals are independent, consistent, and objective.

Voted Best Appraiser

• 2023 Best of Las Vegas® Bronze Winner

• 2021 Best of Las Vegas® Bronze Winner

• 2020 Best of Las Vegas® Silver Winner

Las Vegas Review-Journal