“Arthur co-wrote educational articles for the magazine I formerly edited, Professional Jeweler, on a variety of topics mostly concerning appraisals. There are very few experts who understand jewelry and the appraisal process - and can explain it lucidly to retailers - like Arthur. It's a complex topic that takes a lot of educational communication skill to teach well. Most fail, because they cannot make it simple enough for laypeople to understand. Arthur can - and it's a real gift.”
March 8, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Peggy Jo Donahue


“Arthur is an exceptional instructor - because of his inspiration and expert teachings I have a successful career as a jewelry designer today. He is well-versed in every aspect of the jewelry industry - from conceptual design to bench work and business management. It should be considered a privilege to learn from such a master craftsman, and such an enthusiastic teacher.” March 3, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Michelle Midyette

“Arthur is the consummate teacher of jewelry arts. Yes, he possesses mastery in the areas of appraisal, gemology, jewelry design, and manufacturing. But he takes those skills beyond himself by being a student of the students of jewelry design, metal smithing, and jewelry manufacture. He has learned - and continues to learn - how they learn, and he uses his profound insight to enable himself to teach them better.”
March 2, 2008
Andrea Hill, CEO, The Bell Group


“Arthur is one of the best instructors I had at GIA. He is very skilled and knowledgeable in the various facets of the jewelry arts field and of the jewelry industry. A patient, humble, and down-to-earth expert who selflessly imparts his skill, knowledge, and experience to teach, guide, motivate, and inspire his students to be the best they can be. He is a great mentor and a wonderful role model.”
March 6, 2008Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity Charles Ang