Welcome to the Gems and Jewelry Discipline Website!

 

About ASA Accreditation

Accreditation from the American Society of Appraisers Gems and Jewelry Discipline, includes the ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser) designation and the Master Gemologist Appraiser® designation. Strict adherence to the ASA Code of Ethics is observed and enforced by members at all times.

To qualify for Accredited Senior Appraiser status

 Master Gemologist Appraiser®

In order to use the Master Gemologist Appraiser® certification mark, the most highly respected designation in the Gems & Jewelry appraisal profession the individual must meet all the following requirements.

1.   Have Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) status in the society

2.   Be a Graduate Gemologist (GG) from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or hold the designation of Fellow, Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA)

3.   Own or be employed by an owner of an ASA-registered gemological laboratory

4.   Pass the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test for color discrimination

5.   Successfully complete the Master Gemologist Appraiser Program in residence

 

 Courses Currently Offered

GJ205 - Gems & Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods & Applications

GJ206 - Gems & Jewelry Appraisal Techniques & Standards