Registration for this class is currently CLOSED.
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
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.
Location & Lodging
GIA World Headquarters
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
United States
Local 1 (760) 603-4000