Born and raised in Paris, Marie is a third generation jewelry dealer. At the age of fifteen, she and her family moved from Europe to Washington D.C. Her interest in Russian decorative arts began while living 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 started her own company and opened a store on East 56th Street in New York. 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.

As appraiser, auction consultant and graduate gemologist (GIA), Marie E. Betteley is also happy to provide selected Appraisal Services. Please Email Us for details.

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