About me
A specialist in both the theory and practice of diamond grading, colored stone grading, and gem identification, Brenda Harwick’s expertise comes from a ten-year background in retail and gemological training. Brenda earned her Graduate Gemologist diploma, and in 1999 she was hired as an on-campus instructor at GIA in Carlsbad. (50 words)
A specialist in both the theory and practice of diamond grading, colored stone grading, and gem identification, Brenda Harwick’s expertise comes from a ten-year background in retail and formal gemological training. Her passion for gems and jewelry, her keenness to absorb product knowledge, and her flair for customer relations helped her develop a career in retail that included sales, buying, and preparation work for custom jewelry design and manufacture. Her love of gems and jewelry brought her to GIA to earn her Graduate Gemologist diploma, and in 1999, she was hired as an on-campus instructor at GIA in Carlsbad. Brenda has also taught at several GIA campuses around the world.
