Born and raised in Paris, Marie is a third generation jewelry dealer. As a teenager, she lived on the grounds of Hillwood Museum, where her father, Roy D.R. Betteley, was director. Hillwood is the home of the late Grande Dame of Russian collectors, Marjorie Merriweather Post.

Marie began her career as gemologist and Head of Christie's Russian Department in America. After ten years at Christie’s, she opened a store on East 56th Street in New York and parcipated in numerous shows around the country.

Today, Marie consults for auction houses, museums and private collectors worldwide. She is a regular exhibitor in New York, on Madison Avenue and 67th street, and in occasional shows around the country.

A Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Marie E. Betteley is also happy to provide Appraisal and Lecture Services. Please Email Us for details.