Karen Howard is a retired gemologist and jewellery appraiser who will be talking about appraising and her career.

Over 22 years, I leveraged my expertise as a gemologist, diamond grader, and appraiser to grow my business. Recently, I chose to close my appraisal business to focus on helping others in the industry by sharing my knowledge and experience. Along the way, I also learned the importance of balancing business with family and personal well-being.

Check out her website The Language of Gems.