History
I began my jewelry career in 1990 in wholesale jewelry in San Antonio, Texas. I later moved into retail where I worked for two independent jewelers. Here is where I learned about the custom jewelry process. In 1996 I moved back to Connecticut where I worked for three more independent jewelers. In each of these stores I gained experience in many aspects of the jewelry business including: sales, sales management, jewelry appraiser, gemstone & jewelry buyer, and store management. In 2003 I left retail and opened my own jewelry business, Balboni Custom Jeweler, LLC where I work by appointment. My credentials are as follows: * GIA Graduate Gemologist - graduated from the Gemological Institute of America in 1994. * Personal Property Appraiser (applied to gemstones & jewelry) - completed all core courses as well as advanced courses in 1995 from the International Society of Appraisers.
Specialties
Custom Jewelry Design, Custom Made Jewelry, Bridal Jewelry, Engagement Rings, Jewelry Repair, Jewelry Appraisals for Insurance, Resale & Estate Settlement, Jewelry Engraving, Diamond Recutting, Ecommerce.