Gail Brett Levine Recognized As International Leader

by Robyn Hawk on April 1, 2012

Gail Brett Levine, GIA Alumni Receives the International Leadership Award
The GIA (Gemological Instituteof America) held their annual GIA Alumni Association dinner, auction and danceparty on Feb. 3rd, during the Tucson Gem Show.  Gail Brett Levine, GG, was the recipient of the 2012 International Leadership Award for all she does to support the Gem & Jewelry Industries.
The GIA Global Alumni Awardsrecognize members who exhibit leadership, demonstrate service to the gem andjewelry industry, and actively support the association’s growth through continuingeducation and innovative programs.
Levine, an independent personalproperty appraiser, has been in the jewelry trade for 40 years and an officerin the Manhattan Chapter since the inception of the GIA Alumni Association in1982. 

“I am proud that the Manhattan Chapter is one of the gemstones in the GIA‘Tiara of Chapters,’” she said. “I want to express my gratitude to my fellowofficers and everyone I’ve worked with to make it a success.”

In1994, Ms. Levine started a subscription based publication Auction Market Resource for Gems and Jewelry which is an in-depthreport by qualified appraiser/gemologists of sales results of jewelry atauction which previews gem material that was published semi-annually.  Auction Market Resource is now solely a website.  It is currently recommended by most appraisalorganizations. 
OnMarch 2004, Ms. Levine became the Executive Director of The NationalAssociation of Jewelry Appraisers – the largest membership associationspecializing exclusively in gem and jewelry appraising and related appraisalissues.    

 “The Institute commends Gail for her continueddedication to the GIA Alumni Association,” said Kate Donovan, GIA alumnirelations manager. “The awards program was created to foster and inspire thealumni network, which includes 60 chapters worldwide. We thank theseindividuals for their enthusiasm and support of the organization.” 

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