Biography
Gillian graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a BSc. in Geology and Psychology. She also graduated from George Brown College with the Jewellery Arts Diploma and a certificate in Gemmology. Gillian is certified as a gemmologist by becoming a fellow of the Canadian Gemological Association (FCGmA) and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA). She is also a certified diamond grader from the HRD in Antwerp and a jewellery appraiser (RMV). She has worked for some high-end jewellery houses in Toronto in fine jewellery and in auctions. Gillian is currently a professor in the Jewellery and Gemmology departments at George Brown College and also creates different lines of jewellery, as well as custom pieces. She lives, works and studies out of Toronto.
Academic Credentials
Certified Diamond Grader, HRD Antwerp, 2015
Registered Master Valuer, California Institute of Jewelry Training, 2013
Fellow (FGA), the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, 2014
Fellow (FCGmA), the Canadian Gemmological Association, 2012
Certificate, Gemmology, George Brown College, 2012
Graduate Goldsmith Diploma, Jewellery Arts, George Brown College, 2011
Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Geology with a Major on Psychology, the University of Western Ontario, graduated 2006
Areas of Specialization
Jewellery and Gemmology
Areas of Expertise
Jewellery fabrication
Jewellery casting
Gemmology
Diamond grading
Appraisals
Customer service
Production coordination
Design
Career Highlights
2014-present: Professor at George Brown College
2011-present: Goldsmith/Jewellery Designer
2014-2016: Production coordinator at a fine jewellery company
2010-2017: registration and jewellery handler at the summer and fall auctions
2012: Gemmologist, inventory
Other Activities
Custom jewellery/accessories
Gemmologist, diamond grader, jewellery appraiser
Awards
Award for highest grade, HRD Antwerp, 2015
Ghambir’s Import Award for Academic Excellence, GBC 2011
Pat Cooney Award, GBC 2011
OCC Design Award, GBC 2011
Birk’s Family Award, GBC, 2010
Dean’s Honour Roll, the University of Western Ontario, 2003/2004