About
Diana Sanders Cinamon is a graduate of the College for Appraisers, carrying the designation of GCA (Graduate Certified Appraiser). Ms. Cinamon is also a certified gemologist, graduating from Santiago Canyon College (CG, SCC). In addition, she is a CSU Long Beach graduate with course work in fine art.
Ms. Cinamon teaches Appraisal Theory for the gemology department at Santiago Canyon College in Orange County. She is USPAP compliant with all certificates of completion issued by an AQB certified USPAP instructor.
She has taught for several college districts offering classes on various disciplines within the antiques venue including furniture, glass, pottery, metals, and jewelry.
Ms. Cinamon has a specialty in antique metals, which includes coins, and antique jewelry and has written two books, All About Antique Silver with International Hallmarks, and Estate Jewelry, 1760 to 1960. The 2nd edition of her jewelry book was released in June, 2014.
Her education, experience, and teaching skills have given her a solid background with which to build her reputation as an effective and proficient antique appraiser. Since most appraisals involve entire estates she also excels as a fine art appraiser, jewelry appraiser, and a residential contents appraiser.
Ms. Cinamon’s primary service area includes Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Per Diem expenses and travel time will apply to all other services areas.
Ms. Cinamon understands that court proceedings require maximum mental effort, and can be adversarial. She believes that a well-researched, USPAP compliant document provides the foundation for competent and confident testimony.