The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) has announced the 63rd ACE© IT Winter Conference will be February 1-2, 2025, at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, AZ.
The Winter Conference has a major distinction in that it focuses on gemological product knowledge. For this program, NAJA Executive Director Gail Brett Levine worked to organize the conference in connection with the AGTA GemFair Tucson. “We are excited to present this conference in connection during the Tucson event,” said Levine. “Access to the AGTA’s GemFair provides an excellent opportunity for us to integrate what we learned in the classroom and taking it to the show floor.”
NAJA is pleased to have both new, as well as a host of member favorites, experts from the gemological fields joining for the exchange of educational information and professional development. The weekend features hands-on workshops, presentations, exhibits, networking and relationship building opportunities as well as plenty of Q&A – all designed to achieve the conference goal: provide new information and insights that support and enhance attendees in their professional appraisal practices.
Presentations include:
Saturday, February 1
Edwardian or Belle Époque Jewels, Duncan Parker, FGA
The Challenges in Gemological Testing of Natural and Synthetic Diamonds in all Colors and Sizes, Thomas Hainschwang, PhD, DUG
Gems with a Star: A Fascinating and Colorful World, Martin Steinbach, FGG
Photomicrography: A Micro World within Gemstones, Samantha Maclachlan, FGA
There’s Always Something New to Learn About Turquoise! Helen & Richard Shull, GIA GG
Period Jewels vs Style Jewels, Celine Rose David, PhD, GIA GG
Sunday, February 2
Jewelry Industry Insights – Perception and Reality, Harold Dupuy, FGA
In Search of Mayan Jade ~ Green, Lavender, Blue & Black, Exploring Historic and Contemporary Artworks, Helen Serras-Herman, GIA GG
Gimme Your Issues: Watches Edition, Reginald Brack & Marisa Palmer, GIA GG
Helpful Books for Your Professional Library, Jo Ellen Cole, GIA GG
Broken Bangle – The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature, Richard Hughes, FGA
Trick or Treatment – Detecting Enhancement in Ruby & Sapphire, Billie Hughes, FGA
Registration: NAJA Members $425 before January 15th and $525 after January 15th. Nonmembers $650 before January 15th and $750 after January 15th
Vision screening $50 (Sunday only)
Optional Opal Workshop $50 (Friday, January 31st only)
Friday Optional Opal Workshop – A Playful Array of Color, Travis Lejman, FGA
The final program is subject to change.
For more information or to register please contact NAJA Executive Director Gail Brett Levine, GIA GG, at 718-896-1536, office@NAJAAppraisers.com or naja.appraisers@netzero.net. Visit NAJA online at NAJAAppraisers.com.
