Karen Howard

Karen Howard, FCGmA, RMV, IMJVA, is a veteran gemmologist and former appraisal business owner with over 30 years in the jewellery trade. Through her platform, Jewellery Appraisers Coach, she now coaches new appraisers overcome the challenges of their first year in business—covering everything from client communication to ethical practices. Her work has been featured by over 20 media outlets, including Yahoo Finance, Fox4, NBC, and WGN Chicago, highlighting her contributions to professional standards and training in the appraisal industry.