About Us
Brian Denney
Since 2002, Brian has been involved in every level of the diamond and jewelry trade including the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail markets. He served as a board member of the National Colored Diamond association and is actively involved in the Southwest Florida community.
Education & Certifications:
- Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society (ICGA)
- Fellow of The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA)
- Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GG)
- Diamond Diploma, Gemmological Association of Great Britain. (DGA)
- Pseudoisochromatic Color Vision Screening – June 2017
- Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Affiliations & Awards:
- DETC Outstanding Graduate – Gemological Institute of America - 2007
- Natural Colored Diamond Association, Current Board Member
- Accredited Gem Laboratory - American Gem Society
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Abraham Lincoln Council
- Member at Large, Boy Scouts of America, Abraham Lincoln Council
Chris Hickersberger
Education & Certifications:
- Cert G.A., Gemmological Association of Great Britain
- Juris Doctor, University of Virginia
- Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Affiliations & Awards:
- California State Bar
- Minnesota State Bar
- Colorado State Bar
- Superlawyers Rising Star 2015
- Superlawyers Rising Star 2016
- Superlawyers Rising Star 2017
- Superlawyers Rising Star 2018