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GJ103-OOO - Fundamentals of Jewelry Appraisal

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Level: Introductory | Available Format: Classroom

Class Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Date(s): Monday, Mar 02, 2020 - Monday, Mar 02, 2020

Contact Hours: 9.6 Instructional Hours & 0 Exam Hours

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Class Location

GIA World Headquarters
The Robert Mouawad Campus
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

All attendees will need to show a valid government issues photo ID before being allowed on campus. In addition, those driving a vehicle onto the campus will also be required to show proof of a valid automobile insurance policy.

Instructors

Mary B. Reich, G.G., FGA, ASA, MGA®

Mary B. Reich, GG, FGA, ASA, MGA is the Principal of Gemologically Speaking in Albuquerque, NM. Mary has been working in the jewelry industry since 1982, including work as a showroom manager for a wholesale gemstone dealer, a manager or buyer for fine family-owned retail jewelry stores and as an independent jewelry appraiser since 2007.

Education / Diplomas

University of Texas at Austin (BA with Honors, 1984)
Gemological Institute of America (Graduate Gemologist in Residence, 1986)
Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA with Distinction, 2015)

Professional Affiliations and Designations
American Society of Appraisers

Master Gemologist Appraiser®, American Society of Appraisers (2004 to present)
Senior Member (Accredited Senior Appraiser), American Society of Appraisers (1996 to present)
Education Chair, Gems and Jewelry Discipline (2019 - 2020 )
Co-developer and Instructor for GJ Principles of Valuation courses (GJ202, GJ203, GJ216, GJ218)

Mark T. Cartwright, G.G., ASA, MGA®

Mark T. Cartwright, G.G., ASA, CMA, ICGA, is the President of Sapphire Sky, Inc. and director of The Gem Lab, ICGA in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mark has earned the highest appraisal designations of the American Society of Appraisers, the International Society of Appraisers, the American gem Society, and the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. He began cutting gemstones at age 12 and started crafting jewelry at age 20. Since 1981 he has at various times owned a jewelry design studio, worked as an in-house jewelry designer and has been an independent jewelry valuer since 2001.

Education / Diplomas

University of Texas at Austin
Gemological Institute of America (Graduate Gemologist, 2001)

Professional Affiliations and Designations
American Society of Appraisers

Master Gemologist Appraiser®, American Society of Appraisers (2014 to present)
Senior Member (Accredited Senior Appraiser), American Society of Appraisers (2013 to present)
Chair, Gems and Jewelry Discipline Committee (2019 to present)
Co-developer and Instructor for GJ Principles of Valuation courses (GJ203)

Bring To Class

Either a print copy or electronic copy of all student materials
Laptop, tablet or paper to take notes
Writing instrument

eMaterials

Each course registration includes electronic course materials:

Handouts
References
Additional student information

Please Note - Registration fees do NOT include printed materials. Print/hard copies will not be available onsite. Once eMaterials have been distributed, courses are no longer refundable.

Download and Save or Print eMaterials

Attendees should bring to class either an electronic copy (loaded on a laptop or mobile device) or a print copy of all course handouts to use as a reference. All course eMaterials are in an Adobe PDF format which can be viewed using the free Adobe Reader application. When opting to print eMaterials, it is recommended that you adjust the print settings to print in black and white (or grayscale) and consider printing double-sided on recycled paper.

Financial Assistance

ASA’s Educational Foundation recognizes students who choose to invest their time in appraisal studies by providing assistance to students demonstrating a financial need. Please visit the Foundation’s webpage for more information and to download an application.