What are Mackley & Company's credentials as gemologists and appraiser of gems and jewelry? Our master of gemology and appraising have the highest credentials to offer. However, there is no licensing or certification requirement in any state of the USA for gems and jewelry. One should expect formal training in both of these fields before practicing gemology or being an appraiser of gems and jewelry. Before one can appraise one must be able to identify and have the gemological equipment necessary to do such.

Darryl Mackley, president of Mackley & Company, affirms the following:
1992, University of Tennessee; earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA degree) with a major in economics.
2007, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) earned a Graduate Gemologist diploma after receiving diplomas in Diamonds, Diamond Grading, Colored Stones Color Stone Grading and Gem Identification.
2007 to present, member of Farragut Rotary.

Joseph Mackley, founder of Mackley & Company and currently CEO, affirms the following:
1968, Carson-Newman College; earned a Bachelor of Science (BS degree) with a major in mathematics.
1967-1976, A teacher of mathematics in Quincy, FL and Oak Ridge, TN School Systems.
1975-1976, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) earned a Gemologist diploma.
1975, to the-present Analysis and appraisals of gems and jewelry; Buying and selling of gems and jewelry.
1977-1983, American Gem Society (AGS) Membership and earned the designation as follows: 1976 and 1983 Affiliate, 1977 earned the Registered Jeweler (RJ), 1978 Additionally earned the Certified Gemologist (CG), 1981 Additionally earned the Registered Supplier/Certified Gemologist (RS/CG). 1981-1987, Firm Member of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA).
1985 to the-present, Member of the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA).
1987, earned the Master Gemologist Appraiser through the AGA and later adopted through the ASA.
1987, American Society of Appraisers (ASA) earned the Accredited Senior Appraiser, Master Gemologist Appraiser (MGA). 1987-2008, Member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).· 1987-2008, Member of the Knoxville Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers serving as president elect in 1988-1989 and as president in 1989-1990.
1988-1991, Accredited Gemological Laboratory by the AGA. 1991 to the present, Certified Gemological Laboratory by the AGA.
1992, Elected to serve (for 1993-1994) as the Southeastern Governor of the Accredited Gemologist Association.·
Elected in 1993 to the Gems and Jewelry Committee of the American Society of Appraisers.
1994 to the present, Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA).
1994-1996, re-elected for a two year term to the Gems and Jewelry Committee of the American Society of Appraisers.
1997-1999 served as treasurer and publications chair of the Gems and Jewelry Committee of the American Society of Appraisers.
1997-2000 appointed to a three year term as a member of the Alumni Executive Committee of Carson-Newman College.
2003 ASA MGA re-certification.