David B| Jewellery Valuation & Appraisal Specialist

Area of expertise

Valuation and Appraisal of Jewellery, Gemstones, Diamonds, Pearls, Silver
Hallmarking
Antique Jewellery
History of Jewellery styles : 19th & 20th Century

Experienced Tutor

Tutor Qualifications

FGA Fellow of Gemmological Association (Gem-A)
DGA Diamond Member of the Gemmological Association (Gem-A)
PJValDip The Professional Jewellers Valuation Diploma
RJVALDIP Approved National Association of Jewellers Valuer
FIRV Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers

About

David Byrne is an independent Jewellery Valuation and Appraisal consultant whose area of expertise covers antique and modern Jewellery, Silverware and Watches.

With over 25 years experience he is a Fellow of the Institute of Valuers, a Fellow of the Gemmological Association and a qualified Diamond Grader.

David Byrne was a graduate of Birmingham City University School of Jewellery (BCU) and his lifelong career within the Jewellery Industry represent a wide range of experience and expertise. Working independently over many years his time is now split between valuing and cataloguing items for auction, undertaking insurance and probate valuation and teaching.

Currently he writes and delivers training courses for The Bespoke Jewellery Training Company and the National Association of Jewellers and previously has was a Visiting Lecturer as Birmingham City University School of Jewellery (BCU) teaching students Gemmology skills.