Kybele LLC is an appraisal and consulting company specializing in the evaluation of jewelry, gems, and minerals. We do not buy or sell. We focus on providing individual attention and independent opinion of value to our clients. For this reason, we work by appointment so that we can conduct the examination of your items while you wait and watch. We will test, weigh, measure, describe and photograph the appraised items, as well as note their general condition. Read more »

Dr. Lüle has more than 20 years of experience teaching various aspects of gemology, including gem identification, gemstone grading, treatment detection, and interpreting the gem market. Read more »

Dr.Lüle is recognized as one of the primary developers of archaeogemology. Archaeogemology is a relatively new discipline that applies a multidisciplinary approach to study gem materials of the ancient world. Read more »

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Dr. Çiğdem Lüle founded the Kybele (pronounced kee-beh-leh, the mother goddess of Ancient Phrygia) corporation in 2014 to organize and facilitate the delivery of her services to meet the growing demand of independent gemological research and training.
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