I buy, sell, appraise jewelry and was a Consultant in the Jewelry Department of Bonhams International Auction House located in San Francisco for 9.5 years. My online presence is via Adorn of Apriori Antique Jewelry on RubyLane & #apriorijewels on Instagram.Apriori Antiques, established in 1977, was my response to my passion for antique jewelry and objets d'art. The business has traveled a fascinating and rich journey, taking me to the GIA where I earned my GG (Graduate Gemologist) degree, to antique shows around the US, to shopping trips across Europe, Asia and South America, hunting for the special and unique pieces for which I am recognized. I have had two shops in the San Francisco Bay Area, my last in San Francisco which closed in 2006. I have taught classes for budding entrepreneurs interested in antique jewelry, given speeches on what establishes the value of a piece of jewelry and recently spent 9.5 years consulting in the auction world. Finding jewelry for my devoted clientele of many years is an ongoing pleasure for my as I continues to buy, sell and appraise jewelry. I am a member of the GIA Alumni and support the WJA, Women's Jewelry Association. I openly confesses that antique jewelry is my drug of choice.

I am a Life Coach, dedicated to advocating for clients as they seek fulfillment during life changes. My coaching philosophy accepts individuals as having the answers to their lives; I am merely the facilitator to coach them to their answers. As their coach, I have the tools to help them begin to realize their answers and goals.

My children's book, EyE the Spy: Mystery of the Sparkle, is now available on Amazon.This is a unique and lighthearted story of a nine year old girl, nicknamed EyE because she is very observant and curious. One day on the school playground, she is captivated by a bright, shining light and she takes off to discover the source of this amazing light. The reader accompanies EyE, the detective, as she discovers and learns about the mysterious object.This is a sweet introduction for young readers of all ages to learn about the magic of gemology.It's perfect for parents and grandparents to read with children and is a delightful gift-with-purchase for Store and Business Owners who have clients with young children.

We are no longer importing fabulous beaded necklaces, made by Zulu women in South Africa. Our purchase of these necklaces helps to sustain these artists and their families who live in communities where HIV/AIDS is rampant.Open the pdf, below, to read the story and see the images.