Gerald David Bauman -- Private Jeweler

For over 45 years, Gerald David Bauman has built his reputation one stone at a time. He trained in gemology at GIA in Santa Monica, then in natural pearls and nacre analysis at SSEF in Basel, one of the world's foremost authorities on pearl origin. He also trained in colored stones through AGL, rounding out a rare depth of expertise.

His specialty — natural pearls and diamonds — isn't a trade, but a calling, rooted in a family with deep ties to the jewelry world dating back to his grandfather's founding of Superior Diamond Company in San Diego. That expertise has earned the trust of discerning collectors, including a seventeen-year working relationship with Tina Turner.

Beyond acquiring jewelry for clients, Gerald also guides his clients through selling their own heirloom pieces — helping them understand the true value and navigate the global marketplace to command top dollar wherever demand is strongest.

When you work with Gerald, you're getting the judgment of someone who has spent a lifetime learning to see what others miss.