Russ Kodner Email and Phone Number

Russ is a GIA (Gemological Institute of America, New York) graduate gemologist with specialties in diamonds and colored stones. Russ represents the fifth generation of the Kodner family in the auction business. He began working at the gallery in his early teens and has developed a comprehensive knowledge in all areas ranging from jewelry, watches, fine art, Asian arts, decorative arts and furniture. Russ regularly continues his education through travel and studies at leading galleries, museums and collections in Paris, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Florence, London and New York. He also maintains on-going relationships with leading auction houses throughout the world including Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Additionally, Russ has been a member of AAA (Appraiser Association of America) for the past 25 years.