Appraisers Continuing Education ACE It Education Conference February 2 & 3 In Tucson

ACE™ It Conferences by NAJA

Appraisers Continuing Education

  

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http://www.najaappraisers.com/NAJAWinter14.pdf

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers announces its 41th Annual Winter ACE© It Education Conference to be held in Tucson, AZ, February 2-3, 2014.

The appraisal organization dedicated exclusively to gems and jewelry presents an outstanding program to assist the professional appraiser’s continuing education and an unparalleled networking experience. 

The daily programs are: 

Sunday, February 2, 2014

            Exotic Common Opals  Helen Serras-Herman, FGA

Lions, Tigers and Hairs, Oh My!  Exotic Organics in Jewelry  Sindi Schloss, GG

Gems on the Go:  Tips from the Field   Edward Boehm, GG   

Gem Photography v. Reality  Tino Hammond

Monday, February 3, 2014

The Many Faces of Value   Martin Fuller, GG

Discovering, Marketing and Branding a Gemstone   Patrick Coughlin, GG   

What it Takes to be a Gem Hunter   Gary Bowersox, GG

How Much is that Bauble in the Window?  Arthur Skuratowicz, GJG

Special added pre-conference Emerald Treatments & Pricing Workshop is being offered on Saturday February 1, 2014 to NAJA members only. Information on identification issues, examination of treated emeralds and major considerations to accurately pricing.

To retrieve a conference brochure go to http://www.najaappraisers.com/NAJAWinter14.pdf or for further information contact Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers,  718.896-1536,  f. 718-997-9057, naja.appraisers@netzero.net, www.NAJAappraisers.com.  

Meet The Author - Book Signings at the Tucson Gem Show

NAJA (National Association of Jewelry Appraisers), 

Booth #11 in the Galleria

at the AGTA Gemfair, 

will host three "Meet The Author" opportunities:

Feburary 6th - 11AM
PEARLS
Elisabeth Strack, FGA

February 8th - 2 PM

World Hallmark Vol. I
Danusia Niklewicz & Lindy Matula

February 8th - 10:30am Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver and other Jewelry Metals

Renee Newman will be signing books following her AGTA presentation.

Her Exotic Gems Series will be available along with most of her library.

DEBUT!  Her newest book "Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver & Other Jewelry Metals" will be introduced at the Tucson Gem Show.

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David Epstein - For those of you who want to have your copy of "The Gem Merchant" signed, there will be three signing opportunities in Tucson:

Tues. Feb. 5th 10:00-12:00International Pavilion of the GJX, Booth 3010
Friday Feb. 8th 11:00-12:00
AGTA Booth #9 Upstairs
Sat. Feb. 9th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
JEA Reception at the DoubleTree Hotel
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Antoinette Matlins has updated editions that will be available at the Tucson Shows as well as her general library:

At the AGA Tucson Conference - Wednesday, February 6, 2013
At the AGTA GemFair following each of her scheduled Seminars
...and following her seminars at the GLDA Show.

I know that I want a copy of the updated FIFTH edition of "Gem Identification Made Easy" which will be introduced in Tucson!

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Dr. Marco Campos-Venuti's new volume on Agates & Jaspers will be available in the "Gems In Gems" booth at the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show in the Riverpark Inn - Room 113

"Genesis and Classification of Agates and Jaspers: 
  a New Theory"
  by Dr. Marco Campos-Venuti,
This book contains the explanation of the many questions about the formation of Agate, Jasper and Chalcedony, the formation of concentric bands in agates, the origin of connective channel, the growth of mosses and plumes, the conditions necessary for the formation of horizontal banding, the formation oforbs in jaspers, the genesis of orbicular jaspers, the thunder egg formation. The bood also explains other themes as morphology of the bands, stratigraphy of a banded agate, influence of climatic conditions, types of agate depending on host rock, chemical disequilibrium between jasper and chalcedony. 
All the subject are investigated with a great number of pictures (more than 400) and diagrams making it easy to understand.
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Bob Jones' new book will be available at the Rock & Gem booth at the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show.

The Frugal Collector, Vol. 1
Rock & Gem senior consulting editor Bob Jones’ latest book, The Frugal Collector, Volume I, is now available for purchase. Read about a host of popular collector minerals that will fit the average collector’s budget and their classic sources, and enjoy anecdotes about Bob’s personal experiences over his 70+ years of collecting.
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Announcing the first hard cover book, to cover the art of Paula Crevoshay..."Garden of Light".   A documentary of Paula's first one woman show to open at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in April 2013.  

The book will preview at the AGTA show in Tucson, booth # 1617. 
There will be signed copies available.

NAJA's ACE-It Schedule!

ACE™ It Conferences by NAJA

Appraisers Continuing Education

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers announces its 39th Annual Winter ACE© It Education Conference to be held in Tucson, AZ, February 3-4, 2013.

The appraisal organization dedicated exclusively to gems and jewelry presents an outstanding program to assist the professional appraiser’s continuing education and an unparalleled networking experience. 

ACE™ It Conferences by NAJA in Tucson AZ

ACE™ It Conferences by NAJA

Appraisers Continuing Education

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers announces its 37th Annual Winter ACE© It Education Conference to be held in Tucson, AZ, January 29-30, 2012.

The appraisal organization dedicated exclusively to gems and jewelry presents an outstanding program to assist the professional appraiser’s continuing education and an unparalleled networking experience. 

Sunday, January 29, 2012 – Gemography!

What makes the outline of a Fancy Cut Diamond appealing? Your opinion matters to GIA.  (Part I)

        Al Gilbertson, GG

                               Developing the Mind of a Leader

        Bill Boyajian, GG

                              The History of Tsavorite:  The Green Heart of Africa

                                        Bruce Bridges


                             Understanding Clarity Enhancement of Emeralds

       Arthur Groom, GG  and Bryan Aderhold, GG

                              Ammolite, the Most Colorful Organic Gem of All

       Donna Barnson  

                              Stories, Tall Tales, and Things I wish I’d said

                                        Ralph Joseph, GG

Monday, January 30, 2012 – Gemography!

            Classifying Gemstone Treatments

                                             Angelo Themelis  

             

                                            Opals: Myth, Magic and Misconceptions

                                                                             Gerry Manning

                                             Mystery of Moonstones - Now in Color(s)!

                                                                             Nandu Nichani

              10 Steps to Glass Filled Ruby ID Bliss!

                                             Arthur Skuratowicz, GJG

           

To receive a conference brochure or for further information and conference reservations, contact Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers,  718.896-1536, 

f. 718-997-9057, naja.appraisers@netzero.net, www.NAJAappraisers.com. 

Renee Newman Debuts New Book At AGTA GemFair...

Today at AGTA GemFair, Renee Newman debuted the newest edition of her Exotic Gems series at the NAJA booth.

Also available were her other guides - I picked up a copy of "The Pearl Buying Guide" for one our roommates - it always feels special to have an autographed copy of a good reference.

Introducing - Exotic Gems Vol. 2

In words that everyone can understand Renee Newman walks you through the chemical, physical and optical qualities and then she takes you to the mines, shows you what it takes to cut some of these exotics and then finishes up with some of the most gorgeous photos of faceted gems, carved gems and gems in jewelry...and she even talks about the Metaphysical Lore of the gem.

The popularity of the television shopping networks has opened up a new era in gems in jewelry - there was a day when some faceted gems and beads on the market today were considered to soft for jewelry and they were only available as specimens for mineral collectors - those days are gone and this series gives us the information we need to make decisions about using these materials in jewelry and for those looking to purchase them.

With over 400 photos - this book is worth buying just for the "eye candy" value - delightful to see such a great range from bridge to fine jewelry - cutters to carvers. 

The new book will be available through the normal resources and the NAJA by the end of the month...Volume One is up at Amazon  and Barnes & Noble now.

Meet The Author...Book Signings at the NAJA Booth!

NAJA Presents A.C.E. It - Tucson Style!

NAJA’s ACE© It Educational Conferences are geared to the professional gem and jewelry appraiser, but would be excellent information and networking for other professionals in the Industry.  

With seminars covering issues facing all facets of the Industry from Assessing Value in Designer Cut Gemstones with AGTA Cutting Edge Award Winner, Clay Zava  - to new gemstone treatments and authenticating watches.  

...there is also an opportunity to complete your Certification Testing and update member's required annual Color Testing.

Complete info and printable brochure:  http://www.najaappraisers.com/Conference_Brochure.pdf