(HERNDON, Vir.) – ASA will offer an online Fundamentals of Jewelry Appraisal class on May 19, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET.
This class is intended to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts and the basic knowledge needed to write an appraisal report. Among the topics covered are ethics, competency, three primary roles of an appraiser, three approaches to value, market types and layers, research concepts, recognizing jewelry manufacturing methods and their influence on the appraisal process, introduction to methods of data collection and analysis, and minimal reporting standards including an overview of the ASA Descriptive Elements for various types of jewelry. The class is based on the concepts engendered in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation and the ASA appraisal standards taught in the Principles of Valuation series of courses.
This is an introductory class and does not contain the same level of explanation and instruction students receive in the 120 hours of the ASA-GJ Principles of Valuation course series.
This course is suited for:
- Retail jewelers
- Gemology students considering pursuing a career as a gem and jewelry valuer
- Retail jewelers or their personnel who provide valuation services for their customers
- Gemological laboratory personnel providing valuation services
- Insurance professionals, auctioneers, and attorneys seeking exposure to and a basic understanding of the requirements for valuation of gems and jewelry.
The cost to attend is $125 for members and $150 for non-members. Registration is available online at https://bit.ly/3Kdb32P or by calling 800-272-8258.
For more information about the American Society of Appraisers, the ASA designation program for appraisers or the Society’s free “Find an Appraiser” Referral System, visit www.appraisers.org.
