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ABOUT KIMBERLY

Picture of Kimberly Seftel, Gemologist at a fundraiser

Kimberly Harkins began her career in the field of fine jewelry in 2002. She is a 2008 graduate of the Gemology Institute of America’s Graduate Gemologist program, the most prestigious credential in the industry. Originally from San Jose, California, she moved to Carmel in 2002 to work with G.H. Wilke, Inc. — a third generation antique and estate jewelry store. Kimberly has a vast knowledge of jewelry from stone cuts, metals and styles to how it’s crafted, distinctive design eras and rare, hard to find pieces. Her work has taken her throughout the U.S. and she has established relationships and contacts with national and international dealers of estate jewelry. Her clients include insurance companies, private collectors, jewelry stores, antique jewelry dealers and more.

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She attends two international jewelry trade shows each year, one in Las Vegas and one in Miami Beach. 

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In early 2019 Kimberly was married to Paul Seftel! 

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