Professional Personal Property Appraiser Specializing in Gems & Jewelry
Welcome to our appraisal services! As Montana's only Independent NAJA Accredited Laboratory & Professional Independent Appraisers we provide accurate evaluations to establish the value of your property. Trust our experts for reliable and timely appraisals. Our appraisals are 100% guaranteed to be accepted by Insurance Companies, Attorneys, IRS, & The Courts.
We utilize our accredited gemological laboratory to provide USPAP compliant legal documentation necessary for obtaining Insurance Coverage, Estate Planning & Settlement, Financial Planning, Loan Collateral, Divorce Settlement, Charitable Donations, & Purchase Verification Services. We also offer Professional Auction Liaison and Brokerage services.
Cynthia Shaver, GIA GG AJP ASG AGA NAJA CSM CPAA CPS
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Call/Text: 406-578-3008
or email: cynthiashavergg@gmail.com
Cynthia absolutely loves gemology and has over two decades of experience appraising gems and jewelry. She received her Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), is a Certified Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), & an Accredited Senior Gemologist in the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA). Cynthia has advanced training in gemmology *,​ jewelry appraisal theory, and regularly attends professional conferences, seminars, and training sessions to remain current with the constantly fluctuating world market conditions and gemological scientific progression.
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 At WorkInspecting a ring with a loupe |
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 El Dorado Bar with Blaze and BobWith International Conference group and Blaze Wharton @ El Dorado Bar Mine site. With Branko Deljanin, Lore Keifert, Eric Emms, Sharrie Woodring, Guy Borenstein, Fazil Owen and many more friends! |
 Humongous Amethyst GeodeCynthia with a gigantic Brazilian amethyst geode with calcite nearly 23 feet tall-a stunning natural formation. |
 Cynthia Presenting Appraisal Factors of Montana Sapphire 2025BrankoGems 2nd International Conference and Mine Tours June 2025 Helena, Montana |
 @Jewelry Design Center |
 YOGO Lane Group Photo |
 GeodePretty Amethyst Geode with carved Butterfly |
 Welcome!Welcome Table outside the International Conference |
 Mining Buddies!!Travis Lehman, Sharrie Woodring (GCAL), Cynthia, Guy Borenstein (Stuller), Warren Boyd (Potentate) photobomber in the back!! |
 Cynthia with Amethyst Geode |
 AGTA TucsonWith a Jeweler friend at AGTA |
 Ready for Mining!! |
 Sharrie Woodring, Robert Kane, CynthiaMining at Spokane Bar, Helena Montana |
 Yogo Mine Group Photo |
 Gem-A 2025 ConferenceRosie Young and Cynthia at the 2025 Gem-A conference in London. Rosie gave a spectacular lecture on Oregon Sunstone. |
Professional Profile
Professional Profile
Cynthia A. Shaver
Professional Education & Designations
â—ˆ Graduate Gemologist (GG) – Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) – 2004
â—ˆ Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) – Gemological Institute of America – 2003
Additional Professional Education and Testing Annually from 2003-Present
â—ˆ Pearl Grading Certificate – Gemological Institute of America – 2003
â—ˆ National Association of Jewelry Appraisers – Certified Senior Member 2024
Accredited Gemological Laboratory 2025
â—ˆAccredited Senior Gemologist - Accredited Gemologists Association- 2025
Farnsworth-Munsell Color Vision & Hue Screening & Test Assessment – 2024 most recent
â—ˆAdvanced Diamond Grading - Gemological Institute of America – 2007
â—ˆAdvanced Identification of Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Lab - G.I.A – 2007
â—ˆPearl Specialist-Cultured Pearl Association of America - 2018
Affiliations and Memberships
Gemological Institute of America – Alumni Association – Member
GIA Alumni Association brings together GIA graduates, students, and gem and jewelry professionals, who are interested in professional growth and advancement. The Alumni Association promotes lifelong learning, personal and professional relationships among industry colleagues and involvement in GIA that ultimately benefits the public and gem and jewelry trade.
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers- Certified Senior Member w/AGLâ—ˆ
The primary purpose of the NAJA is to recognize and make available the services of highly qualified, informed experienced, and independent appraisers of gems and jewelry to those persons requiring expertise that may be relied upon as an expressed professional opinion of value. Promotion of educational seminars and meetings on topics relative to gem and jewelry appraising for both the public and members of the appraisal profession. A strong code of Professional Ethics, which all members agree to abide by as one of the terms and conditions of membership.
â—ˆ Indicates a title or certificate earned through formal education and testing.