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NAJA schedules ‘Ace It’ conference for August
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers will hold its 44th annual “Ace It” education conference in Washington, D.C. from Aug. 8 to 11.
Rego Park, N.Y-- The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers will hold its 44th annual “Ace It” education conference in Washington, D.C. from Aug. 8 to 11.
The event is meant to advance the continuing education of professional appraisers as well as offer a networking opportunity.
The schedules for the education sessions are as follows.
Saturday, Aug. 8
How Different Styles of Lab Reports Influence the Gem Market, Cigdem Lüle, GG
How to Look Like a Clever Jewelry Expert, Duncan Parker, FGA
Around the World in 60 Minutes! One Hallmark at a Time, William Whetstone and Danusia Niklewicz, GG
Imperial Russian Counterfeits & Other Forged Hallmarks, William Whetstone and Danusia Niklewicz, GG
Sunday, Aug. 9
Understanding and Evaluating Chinese Jade, Eric Hoffman
To Curl or not to Curl/Art Nouveau vs. Arts & Crafts Jewelry, Elyse Karlin
Secrets of the Vintage Watch World, Gary Lester, GG
Appraising Emerald and Tourmaline: New Developments in Clarity Enhancement, Arthur Groom, GG
Monday, Aug. 10
An Overview of The Appraisal Foundation and its Activities in Personal Property, David Bunton
Estate Jewelry in Today's Market, Gloria Lieberman
The Gift and the Estate Tax for Appraisers, Theresa Melchiorre
Buy/Sell/Appraise Gems with Confidence, Art Samuels, GG
Tuesday, Aug. 11
The Care and Feeding of Clients, Deborah Finleon, GG
Appraising--From the Essentials into the Nonsense, Dave Atlas, GG
Contracts & Agreements: Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t Live Without ‘Em, Martin Fuller, GG|
For more information, visit the NAJA website or contact NAJA Executive Director Gail Brett Levine at 718-896-1536 or naja.appraisers@netzero.net.
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