EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

1976-1980

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Long Island, New York

Master of Arts in Antique and Art Appraisal

1980-1982

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Long Island, New York

Graduate Gemologist

1983

GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, New York, New York

EDUCATION

Appraiser, Art Consultant and Buyer

1995-Present

HAINES OBTAINS! LTD., Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles, California.
Fine Arts Appraiser, Art Consultant and Buyer, Designer of Jewelry. Provided expert witness for trial and arbitration (providing testimony and deposition.) Generated personal property appraisals for art (including paintings, sculpture, lithographs, serigraphs, prints and posters), furniture, antiques, jewelry, contents and wardrobe

Appraiser, Consultant and Gemologist

1987-1995

MIRIAM J. HAINES APPRAISALS, Owner, Los Angeles, California

Jewelry and Property Appraiser of Gemstones, Art, Antiques, Fine Arts, Collectibles, Dolls, Wardrobe and Furs. Designer and buyer of fine jewelry, antiques and fine art for collectors and investors. Provided expert witness in trial and arbitration in the evaluation of art (including paintings, sculpture, lithographs, serigraphs, prints and posters) antiques and all personal property

Senior Appraiser and Gemologist, Jewelry Department

1985-1987

STUART H. SALSBURY APPRAISERS, Los Angeles, California

Appraised period and contemporary fine jewelry and art (including paintings, sculpture, lithographs, serigraphs, prints and posters), period and contemporary furniture, silver, glass, ceramics, porcelain, wardrobe and furs. In charge of research for all the above items

Appraiser and Gemologist

1984-1985

MIRIAM J. HAINES, Owner, New York, New York

Jewelry and sales, appraisal of fine jewelry and art (including paintings, sculpture, lithographs, serigraphs, prints and posters), furniture, fine arts, porcelain, silver and glassware and general contents

Assistant Manager

1984

LONG ISLAND DIAMOND EXCHANGE, Long Island, New York

Assistant Manager for retail fine jewelry sales

Gemologist

1983

LEO WOLLEMAN GEMSTONES, New York, New York

Responsible for selection of gemstones for sale to the wholesale jewelry market

Catalogue and Appraisal Staff

1982

PHILLIPS AUCTION GALLERIES, New York, New York

Researched period pieces to ensure the accuracy of pricing; assessed values of jewelry; worked with consignors to prepare for auctions; assisted with private exhibitions for potential buyers

Appraiser and Gemologist, Jewelry Department

1981-1984

(Independent Contractor)

U.S. JEWELRY APPRAISERS, New York, New York
Assessed contents of homes for insurance purposes of such items as furniture, crystal, ceramics and silver

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