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About Me.
Georgina Southam MIRV, FGA, DGA, BA(Hons)
I have worked in the jewellery industry for over 15 years, working for a renowned and historic auctioneers and valuation company before setting up my own independent valuation services, serving The West Midlands and further afield.
I studied Jewellery Design and Silversmithing at the internationally distinguished Birmingham Jewellery School, the largest jewellery school in Europe.
​Following this I obtained my Diamond diploma of the Gemmological Association, and Fellow of the Gemmological Association certifications, and went on to achieve my IRV Independent Registered Valuers status, passing with 96%.
In 2009 I was awarded the Doug Morgan Gemmological Trophy for achieving the highest FGA mark in the Midlands Region, and dedicated my spare time towards the Gem-A Midlands branch, where I was appointed chairman in 2013, and have been recognised by the Academy of Valuers for my hard work and dedication to the trade.​
I love all things Gemmology related, especially learning the history behind a piece of jewellery, particularly heirloom pieces passed down generations.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Art (BA Hons), 2007, ​Birmingham School of Jewellery
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​Diamond diploma of the Gemmological Association, 2008​
Professional memberships
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Fellow of Gemmological Association, 2009
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Member of the Institute of registered valuers, 2018
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Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers this year, 2024 (FIRV)
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Jewellery Appraisers of the World
Awards and achievements
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Doug Morgan award, 2010 (receiving the highest mark in the Midlands Region for the FGA gemmology).
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The Jewellery Valuers Association Alan Hodgkinson Bursary, 2019
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Assisted National Association of Jewellers with video advice on valuing jewellery.
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Gem-A Chairman, 2013-2019
