Professional Profile - Eileen Eichhorn - Eichhorn Jewelry Inc. of Decatur Indiana, Diamond Engagement Rings, Diamond Pendants, Diamond Earrings, Diamond Bracelets, Diamond Stud Earrings, Garnet, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Loose Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, Pearls, Ruby, Peridot, Sapphire, Opal, Citrine, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Estate Jewelry, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Watches, Incolay Boxes, Clocks, Seiko, Somos Creations, Add-A-Link Bracelet, Add A Link, Cordova, Add Her Pearls, Rembrandt Charms, The Wedding Collection, His and hers watches, mother and child, wedding symbol, Tissot, Bullova, gem collectables, the gemputter, fingermate, engraving, gift wrapping, appraisals, jewelry appraisals, estate jewelry, buy and sell jewelry, watch repair, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, ear piercing, ring resizing and restorations

Professional Profile

Eileen R. Eichhorn GG

Graduate Gemologist/Appraiser

Professional Experience Sales, Marketing	Buying and selling fine jewelry, loose diamonds; gemstones antique, vintage, estate jewelry and watches; specializing in green gemstones. Apprenticed to John R. Eichhorn (father), Eichhorn Jewelry 1965-1971. Employed by J.B. Hudson Jewelers, Minneapolis 1971-1975, gold and diamond departments (sales/merchandising). Employed by Eichhorn Jewelry since 1975 President/Secretary - Treasurer/Manager
Education	University of Minnesota - Liberal Arts, BA/BFA granted 1974, Minneapolis
Continuing Education	Indiana University School of Continuing Studies: International Society of Appraisers Courses 101 - Introduction to Personal Property Appraising 102 - Methodology and Reasoning 103 - Appraiser's Fiduciary Responsibilities 104 - Advanced Appraisal Theory and Report Writing [The above courses were taken at IU-Bloomington, IN Certificates of Completion issued: 1988-1989.] ISA 8 "The Appraisal of Gemstones" - Tucson, AZ 1992 NAJA Conferences: 1995; 1997; 2007 ISA Conference: 2000 Toronto; 2003 Philadelphia; 2004 Atlanta; 2005 Chicago Requalifications - University of Maryland - 2003
Gemological Education	Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Certificates: Diamond Grading and Evaluation (1980) Colored Stone Grading and Evaluation (1982) Colored Stone Grading (ColorMaster) (1984) Grading and Evaluation of Pearls (1984) Gemologist Diploma (1987) Graduate Gemologist (1995)
Appraisal Experience	Gem and Jewelry Appraiser 32 years (1975) Insurance, divorce, estates, damage reports, estimates to replace, customs evaluations, collateral, comparison, qualitative reports, and casualty loss
Professional Association	Past President Indiana Jewelers Association Board Member 1980-2007 Accredited Member: International Society of Appraisers ISA Chair Gems and Jewelry 2003 Member: National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Business Awards

Sam Walton Business Leader 1998
Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year 2000
Decatur Business & Professional Women Year 2001
Business Woman of the Year 2001

Erekson Award 2004

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