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Kennon Eli Young, GG, CBJT, AM Candidate
Member, Naitonal Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Accredited Member, American Society of Appraisers
USPAP Certified

Education

Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, California
Graduate Gemologist with a specialty in Design, 2003
Member of GIA Alumni Association

Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, San Francisco, California
Bench Jeweler Technician, 2001
Jewelers of America Certified Bench Jeweler Technician
JA member since 2001

International Society of Appraisers, Santa Ana, California
Antique and Period Jewelry Appreciation, 2003

American Society of Appraisers, Providence, Rhode Island
Valuation in Personal Property, 2004
AM Candidate member of the American Society of Appraisers

Champlain College
E-Business Certificate, 2008

Client List

Chittenden Bank
TD Banknorth
U.S. Customs and Boarder Patrol
Downs Rachlin Martin, PLLC
Weiner and Gale, PLLC
Liberty Mutual
KAY Jewelers
Hannoush Jewelers
Zinnia Jewelers
Von Bargen’s Fine Jewelry
Grannis Gallery Fine Gold
N.T.Ferro Jewelers
Jane Koplewitz
And over 1,000 satisfied members of the Public

Appraisal Testimonials

Kennon,

I just wanted to thank you again for your superb work on appraising multiple pieces of very rare family jewelry, some of it over a century old. I have had to work with several appraisers in preparing an estate tax return, but The Vermont Gemological Laboratory was by far the most professional, the most responsive, and the most thorough. You had promised a fiduciary relationship between client and jeweler, and you definitely delivered. I've recommended your services to several professionals and non-professionals. Let's stay in touch.

Sincerely,

Will Dodge
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Engagement Ring Testimonials

Dear Kennon,

Searching for an engagement ring, I discovered, was a very difficult thing to do. I met several sales people who asked me all the wrong questions and pushed me to purchase a ring through thier company. Finding your services was like a breath of fresh air. Not only was there no pressure to buy, but you didnt recommend purchasing things that I didnt need. Your expertise in the jewelry industry far exceeds any of the sales people I worked with. Ultimately, you created a ring that my wife is proud to wear and show off to her friends. Not only this, but I know exactly what I purchased and I know what a great deal you gave me. I will highly recommend your services to my friends and colleagues.

Sincerely,

Daniel Henry
Tucson, AZ

Presentation Testimonials

Mr. Young,

For the past two years you have genreously volunteered your time and expertise to present programs at the Brownell Library in Essex Juction, Vermont which we have calles The first (second) Brownell Library Antique Jewelry Raodshow......Kennon's knowledgeable and gently presented estimates of values of the patrons' antique jewelry was exactly what has brought over thirty people to each of his programs......We are convinced that any other organization who asks Kennon Young to educate about gems or evaluate them will be delighted with his presentation.

Sincerely,

Pinelope Pillsbury
Library Director
Brownell Library

Dear Kennon,

Many thanks for an informative, interesting, and well presented program. As one who had no prior esposure to your topic, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of information you provided.

Sincerely,

Ray L. Harwick
Program Committee Chairperson
Wake Robin Retirement Community