Betsy Olson

Betsy Olson

GIA Graduate Gemologist

Betsy Olson completed a 4 year business degree from the University of Minnesota, Mankato while working full time as a diamond buyer and goldsmith for nine years (1984-1992) in her family’s diamond business in Mankato, Minnesota.

Betsy then moved to Rochester, Minnesota and established her own business, Diamonds Direct in January of 1993. Betsy has completed courses in basic jewelry repair, basic diamond setting, advanced diamond setting, and writing appraisals.

GIA

Betsy has completed the following courses from the Gemological Institute of America:

Diamonds and Diamond Grading ; November, 1991
Colored Stones; January, 1992
Colored Stones and Gem Identification; September, 1992
Graduate Gemologist (GIA); November, 1992

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