About Me

Meet Rebecca

Rebecca Wartell Registered Gemologist Appraiser
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Rebecca Wartell, PhD, MTS, RGA is a Registered Gemologist Appraiser through the International School of Gemology. Rebecca enjoys providing affordable professional written jewelry appraisals for her clients’ insurance and estate planning needs.

Rebecca is carrying on the legacy of her parents and grandparents as the third generation in their family antique and furniture business in Colorado. The Antique Trader was established in 1965! She loves history, art, and vintage jewelry.

Rebecca is also a trained historian, college professor, researcher, and writer with an extensive academic career in Jewish history.

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