ASA to offer jewelry appraisal course

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Gems and Jewelry Committee is offering a jewelry appraisal course in July.

The course, titled Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods and Application, will be held from July 8-11 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., just prior to Jewelry Camp.

Attendees will receive a concentrated study of GJ valuation theory and principles that includes the three approaches to valuing gems and jewelry; factors influencing value; appraisal terminology; literal versus interpretative description; types and uses of appraisals; value research methods for the three approaches to value; data analysis and adjustment; use of statistics in valuation; complete versus limited appraisal; self-contained, summary and restricted-use reports; components of the written appraisal report; and writing narrative commentary.

In addition, attendees will learn to write reports that are compliant with 2008-09 USPAP.

To register, click here. Dorm rooms are available on campus.
Source: nationaljewelernetwork