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Gem historian jeweler

Jim Becker, American gem historian, jeweler. Achievements include being known internationally as the "Gem Sleuth", reputed to be the only living person in the jewelry industry with a career-related nickname. Credited in Lord Ian Balfour's latest edition of Famous Diamonds.

Background

Becker, Jim was born on April 28, 1953 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States. Son of Wade Moore and Mary Bonnie (Law) Becker.

Education

Bachelor, University Central Florida, 1977. Graduate, Gemological Institute, 1991.

Career

Associate, Zales Jewelers, Jensen Beach, Florida, 1987-1988; associate, Mayor's Jewelers, Jensen Beach, 1988-1991; president, owner, Gem Advice Company, Stuart, Florida, since 1991; owner, American Jewelry Company, Vero Beach, Florida, since 1994. Gem historian Christie's Auction House, Geneva, since 1988, Smithsonian Institute, since 1994. Head American Jewelry Company, Vero Beach, Florida.

Lecturer and conductor of workshops Sotheby's. Gem and fraud consultant Federal Bureau of Investigation, since 1997.

Achievements

  • Jim Becker has been listed as a noteworthy gem historian, jeweler by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Promoter American Heart Association, Stuart, since 1991. Member, sponsor Vero Beach (Florida) Center for Arts, 1991. Member Jewelers of America, Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Club Center for Arts, Rotary International.

Interests

  • Avocations: collecting jewelry, films, writing, theater.

Connections

Father:
Wade Moore Becker

Mother:
Mary Bonnie (Law) Becker