Lea Koonce Ogundiran
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Lea is the owner of Lea Koonce Ogundiran, LLC, a jewelry appraisal firm located in Evanston, Illinois. Lea is a GIA graduate gemologist with over 25 years of experience, working with luxury jewelry firms such as Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., and Christie’s Inc. Prior to moving to Chicago, Lea was an estate jewelry buyer, jewelry appraiser, and diamond wholesaler in Charlotte, NC for fifteen years. She has extensive experience with jewelry appraisals and gemstone identification and a strong interest in jewelry history. Lea leverages her vast professional knowledge when evaluating and researching jewelry, and writing appraisals. Lea attended the Gemological Institute of America in New York where she earned both Diamond and Colored Stone certificates and a Graduate Gemologist diploma. She is also a licensed auctioneer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a specialization in marine science from Boston University.
Recent Appraisals
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Diamond & Gold Cross Pendant, ca. 1890
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Gold, Platinum & Diamond Pendant Brooch, ca. 1900
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Victorian Gold Necklace & Earrings, ca. 1870
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