Mona Miller, ICGA

Ms. Miller, ICGA, GG, FGA, FASA, has been the Principle/Director of Pacific Gem Laboratory in Portland, OR, since 1989. Pacific Gem Laboratory specializes in gem and jewelry appraisals, forensic reports, and consultation services. She has worked in the jewelry industry since 1981 as a buyer, retailer, appraiser, and educator.

She is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA), a Graduate Gemologist^® (GG) from the Gemological Institute of America, a Fellow of the American Society of Appraisers (FASA), and an Independent Certified Gemologist^® Appraiser (ICGA) with the American Gem Society, among many other associations . She has held many positions within ASA, including Regional & Discipline Governor, Chair of the International Education Committee, Chair of the Gems & Jewelry Education, Chair of the Compeer Liaison Task Force, and Chair of the ASA Educational Foundation for 12 years. Currently the Chair Constitution & By-law Committee.

In addition, Ms. Miller is an adjunct professor at multiple universities, domestically and internationally, where she developed and teaches gem and jewelry valuation and specialty classes, ASA’s Principle of Valuation classes PP/GJ201,202,203, GJ205 & GJ216, along with International valuation classes. She is a Certified USPAP Instructor for The Appraisal Foundation and a Certified Instructor for Oregon and Washington Insurance Professionals.

Ms. Miller is highly respected within the industry as an appraiser, mentor, and educator in the gem and jewelry appraisal profession, works with the public, insurance companies, the legal profession, and government agencies. Her specialty is period and antique jewelry.