Karina Sena

Gemologist and Appraiser

From an early age, I discovered my passion in precious stones. As the granddaughter of miners and daughter of gem dealers, I am the fourth generation of gem professionals in my family. “I was born among GEMS. I grew up, educated myself, developed and graduated through them ”.

With extensive international experience, I lived in London, Cairo and Dubai and today I am divided between Salvador and Sao Paolo.

Throughout my career, I directed my studies to the area of gemology and appraiser of gems, jewelry and minerals and over the years I got deeper and deeper into this universe.

Today, I feel honored that I have had the privilege of participating and giving courses and lectures in Brazil and abroad, as well as, I have appraised collections of priceless values.

Karina Sena

References and contributions

  • Jewelry Appraiser – CAT N. 90 (Certificate of Appraisal Theory) Institute of Registered Appraisers NAJ U.K. (National Association of UK Jewellers) | 2015
  • GG-Graduated Gemologist, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) | 2011
  • AJP – Accredited Jewelry Professional, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) | 2011
  • Geology, Federal University of Bahia | 1998
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, UNIFACS (Universidade Salvador) | 1997
  • Member of Cibjo (World Confederation of Jewelery)
  • Member of the board of IBGM (Brazilian Institute of Gems and Precious Metals)
  • Member of the board of PROGEMAS (Bahia Association of Producers and Traders of Gems, Jewels, Precious Metals and the like)
  • Former professor at IED (European Design Institute), Sao Paolo, Brazil, in addition to regularly teaching courses, lectures and workshops Practical Gemology.
  • Collaborates with columns on gems and jewelry in specialized magazines in the sector.
  • Collaborates on websites and social networks talking about the history of gems and giving tips on how to take care of personal jewelry.
  • Active participant in the main national and international fairs in the sector: Feninjer and Tecnogold (São Paulo, Brazil), Basel Show (Basel, Switzerland), JCK, Las Vegas Jewelry Show and Couture (New York, Las Vegas, USA), Cibjo (Russia) , Brazil and Colombia), among others.

Diplomas

Certificados Gemologia
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