JML Jewelry Appraisals

About Jeanné

Jeanné M. Lillich, GG

Education

  • Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
  • American Gem Society (AGS)

Business

  • Owner, JML Jewelry Appraisals
  • Appraiser, The Goldworks
  • Store Manager, Sartor Hamann Jewelers
  • Thirty years experience in the jewelry industry as a buyer, inventory manager and appraiser.

Professional Qualifications

  • Graduate Gemologist (GIA) 2002
  • Member, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), 2010-2019
  • Registered Jeweler 1990-2006 (AGS)
  • Certified Gemologist 2002-2006 (AGS)
  • Certified Senior Management Professional 2000
    Jewelers of America
  • Member of the Midwest Jewelers Executive Conference Board of Directors 2001-2006
  • Nebraska/South Dakota Jeweler’s Association-Past President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer 2000-2014

Professional Courses

  • Attended National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) Education Conferences 2010-2018
  • Attended 2012 World of Gems Conference
  • Pearl Grading (GIA) 2002 and 2009
  • Diamonds & Diamond Grading Update (GIA) 2016
  • Attended AGS Conclave 2001 and 2009
  • Successfully completed “Theory & Practical Exam” - Certified Gemologist Appraiser (AGS) 2009 - Recertified 2010-2017
  • Successfully completed National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) course “Understanding the Fundamentals of Watches for Evaluation” 2012
  • Passed Colorvision Screening (AGS) 2009, (NAJA) 2011, 2015, and 2017