About
Ishy Jewellery & Gemmology is one of only three Accredited Appraisers in Atlantic Canada.
Serving metro Halifax, as well as the rest of the Maritime Provinces, Ishy Jewellery & Gemmology provides professional gemmological and jewellery services including jewellery appraisals and evaluations, diamond grading, gemstone evaluation and identification. These services are offered in our office, our partner jewellery stores or your home.
Since 2007, Ishy Jewellery & Gemmology has been providing efficient expertise to fine independent jewellery retailers, designer-goldsmiths, insurance companies, law firms, auction houses and individual clients. We provide professional while-you-wait and while-you-watch appraisal evaluations by appointment with documentation delivered in a timely manner. Please contact us to book your next appraisal appointment.
Ishy Jewellery & Gemmology is led by Chantel Gushue, GG-GIA, FCGmA, RMV. Chantel has over 20 years of experience in the Canadian jewellery industry. She is a trained metalsmith, gemmologist and appraiser and has industry experience in jewellery manufacturing, design and diamond brokerage. Most recently Chantel has worked as a faculty member in the Jewellery Department, Craft Division of NSCAD University, sharing her knowledge of jewellery processes and gemmology with undergraduate and graduate students.
Credentials
FCGmA Gemmologist, graduate and Fellow of the Canadian Gemmological Association
GG-GIA Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America
GD-GIA Graduate Diamonds, Gemological Institute of America
GCS-GIA Graduate Colored Stones, Gemological Institute of America
GP-GIA Graduate Pearls, Gemological Institute of America
RMV Registered MasterValuer # 0033111159
AAP-CJA Accredited Appraiser, Canadian Jewellers Association
CJAGJ Graduate Jeweller, Canadian Jewellers Association
Chantel Gushue and Ishy Jewellery & Gemmology are both members in good standing with many jewellery, gem and craft industry organizations. These associations require adherence to a strict code of ethics and maintenance of standards of professional practice.
Memberships
Canadian Gemmological Association
Canadian Jewellers Association
Gemological Institute of America – Alumni Association
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Nova Scotia Designer Crafts’ Council
Society of North American Goldsmiths
Visual Arts Nova Scotia