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The International Antique Jewelers Association (IAJA) Experts

These internationally recognized authorities are well versed in the critical and technical requirements.

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2 years ago

January 17, 2023

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Olivier Bachet, Director of IAJA Expertise

(PRESS RELEASE) IAJA’s esteemed experts include a group of six eminent specialists who have been selected for their skills and experience within the fine jewelry industry. With experience ranging from curators and archivists to former heritage directors, these internationally recognized authorities are well versed in the critical and technical requirements that are necessary to deliver the Letter of Expertise service that is synonymous with integrity and reliability.

Olivier Bachet – Olivier Bachet is a jewelry consultant and expert and a member of France’s Compagnie Nationale des Experts. Originally an antique art dealer, Bachet served as a specialist with Cartier for 20 years. He co-authored Cartier. Exceptional Objects with Alain Cartier in 2019. His experience has propelled him to an internationally recognized status as an expert in vintage Cartier jewelry.
Bernhard Berger – Bernhard Berger is a jewelry consultant and former Director of Cartier Tradition for 22 years. As a jewelry expert, he is known as one of the finest connoisseurs of the Maison Cartier in the world.
Catherine Cariou – Catherine Cariou is a jewelry consultant and former Director of Van Cleef & Arpels Heritage for 18 years. She is a graduate of History and History of Art at la Sorbonne and École du Louvre. As the head of Van Cleef & Arpels Heritage, she developed their vintage jewelry collection. Her strong jewelry knowledge and experience in the field, combined with her discerning expert eye, ensures the authenticity of the Maison’s items.
Angela Hedges – Angela Hedges is a jewelry consultant and former Director of Harry Winston Archives & Estate Jewelry. As a Graduate Gemologist from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America), with 16 years of experience at Harry Winston, she pioneered the digitizing of the House’s historical archives and curated their estate jewelry museum collection.
Annmarie Sandecki – Annmarie Sandecki served for over 30 years as Director of the Tiffany Archives and Heritage Collection, where she assembled the world’s most important collection of luxury objects by this American jeweler. Advisor to a host of museums and collectors on potential Tiffany acquisitions, she is also an exhibition curator, public speaker, and published author on American jewelry history.
Amanda Triossi – Amanda Triossi is a jewelry consultant and former curator of the Bulgari Heritage Collection for 18 years. She is a graduate in History of Art at Cambridge University. She curated five Bulgari exhibitions, and facilitated the creation of the Bulgari Corporate Historical Archives, as well as the Bulgari Heritage Collection. She is extensively published on the Maison and its jewelry.

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