Our Team

Jewelry & Coin Appraisers Qualifications

New England Gem Appraisals, LLC is proud to provide you with the most qualified Jewelry & Coin Appraisers in New England.

Professional gemologist examining jewelry

New England Gem Appraisals, LLC is proud to be able to provide you with qualified Jewelry & Coin Appraisers.

Jewelry Appraiser

Beth Doughty

New England's only Master Gemologist Appraiser® & Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA)

Beth Doughty is an independent certified and accredited master appraiser specializing in the appraisal of modern, vintage, and antique fine jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches and silver flatware. An appraiser with a family history in the jewelry business, Beth has over 35 years' experience in the retail, wholesale, distribution and design sectors of the jewelry industry. Ms. Doughty earned her Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 1995. She received her Certified Master Appraiser credential from the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers in 2013, Master Gemologist® and Accredited Senior Appraiser from the American Society of Appraisers in 2014. Beth is a highly respected jewelry appraiser in the appraisal profession, being one of a few jewelry appraisers in the United States to have attained the titles of Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Master Gemologist Appraiser® and Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA).

Graduate Gemologist (GG), in residence, Gemological Institute of America, 1995
Certified Master Appraiser, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, 2013–Present
Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers, 2014–Present
Master Gemologist Appraiser®, 2014–Present
Certified Gemological Laboratory #43, Accredited Gemologist Association, 2012
Citrus College, A.S. Business Administration, 2008

Coin Appraiser

Steven Doughty

The East Coast's Only Numismatic Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)

Steve Doughty has earned the title of an Accredited Senior Appraiser in Numismatics with the American Society of Appraisers as well as being designated a Numismatic Scholar from the American Numismatic Association. Steve is one of only four Accredited Senior Appraisers in Numismatics in the nation and the only ASA on the East Coast. After a successful career in the executive corporate and retail jewelry worlds, Steve decided to pursue his lifetime passion with coins and watches. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. He is a member in good standing with the American Numismatic Association.

Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers, 2019–Present
Numismatic Scholar, American Numismatic Association, 2015
Member, American Numismatic Association, 2013–Present
California State University, Fullerton, B.A. Finance, 1982

Affiliations

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA)
Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA)
Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers (AIJV)
American Numismatic Association (ANA)

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