Çiğdem Lüle, PhD, FGA, GIA GG, DGA

Dr. Lüle is a mineralogist and an award winning gemologist. She provides independent mineral,

gem, and jewelry appraisals and consultation. Dr. Lüle has experience in providing litigation

support, and has been retained to testify in federal court. Her clients include Federal Bureau of

Investigation the Securities and Exchange Commission, US Marshals Service, US Customs and

Border Protection, law firms, gem and jewelry corporations, museums, and collectors. Her service

mark TheGemAppraiser℠ was obtained in 2022.

She is the Executive Director of AIJV (Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers) advocating the

importance of independent appraisal profession since 2022.