ASA International Conference is the leading event for the global valuation profession. Celebrating its 87th year, the Conference attracts thought leaders, practitioners, allied professionals, vendor partners, government agency personnel, and more from all parts of the world. This paramount event provides an experience unlike other appraisal conferences, offering timely content for all appraisal professionals spanning Business Valuation, Personal Property, Machinery & Equipment, Real Property, Gems & Jewelry as well as Appraisal Review & Management.
Available in a hybrid format, the ASAIC24 offers the convenience of both live and virtual programming where you can learn and connect in your preferred environment. Join us on-site in Portland, Oregon or from the comfort of your home or office—the choice is yours! Both formats allow you to explore the latest ideas, trends and best practices and interact and engage with fellow professionals. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of exceptional education and networking with leaders in the appraisal profession.
Don’t miss these industry experts presenting our Gems & Jewelry sessions*:
Charles Carmona | ASA | President | Guild Laboratories, Inc.
Charles Carmona, GG, ASA, has been traveling the world for five decades in search of knowledge and experience to help in his gemstone testing and appraisal businesses in downtown Los Angeles, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, China and Bangkok, Thailand. As a consultant to the World Bank, he has established gemology schools in Madagascar and Tanzania. He has led tours through the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to gem mining areas on five continents. He is an author and regular speaker to academic and gem and jewelry industry groups.
Jessie English | GIA, GG, MAJA | Jewelry Appraiser | J.S English Appraisals
Jessie English, GIA, GG, NAJA is a jewelry appraiser, jewelry historian and owner of J.S. English Appraisals in Portland, OR. Jessie has over 30 years of experience identifying and valuing vintage and antique jewelry. Jessie is a member of the American Society of Jewelry Historians, Women’s Jewelry Association, and The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Jessie has developed and taught classes on jewelry materials identification for the purpose of pinpointing design eras and dates of manufacturing.
Michael A. Gregory | ASA, CVA, Qualified Mediator with the MN Supreme Court | Founder | Michael Gregory Consulting, LLC
Michael Gregory, ASA, CVA, is the founder of Michael Gregory Consulting, LLC. He has over 30 years of experience in valuation, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion. He has written 12 books and over 50 articles. He is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and conflict resolution expert. He has served on leadership boards and committees of the ASA, NACVA, and over a dozen other entities. He is a Qualified Mediator with the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Angela Hedges | GG | President | AMH Luxury Consulting, LLC
Now celebrating 30 years in the jewelry industry, Angela Hedges is also a global expert for all things vintage Harry Winston. With her beginnings in the mid-west, she now proudly claims New Yorker status offering services through her consulting company, AMH Luxury Consulting.
Sharon Kerwick | ASA | Owner Senior Appraiser | Kerwick Appraisals
I am a Senior Appraiser in South Florida from Palm Beach to South Beach, Miami since the 1970’s. As an instructor for Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the state of Florida teaching Insurance Adjuster Courses, I have promoted Personal Property Appraising as a profession. During the course of my career, I have been granted contracts with various government agencies including U.S. Customs, Homeland Security, and served as a Magistrate for the Broward County Florida Valuation Adjustment Board. I have appeared in Federal and County Courts as an expert witness and have worked with various Museums and Historical Houses as well as appeared on the television series “Antiques Roadshow”.
Suzanne Martinez | Owner | Lang Antiques and Estate Jewelry
I am the owner of Lang Antiques and Estate Jewelry. I am a credentialed senior gemologist, jewelry appraiser, jewelry historian, and the curator of Lang’s collection. I actively buy from sellers all over the world and in our store. I am proud to be the founder of our Antique Jewelry University as well as Graduate Gemologist from the GIA. I have served on panels for several jewelry organizations and am frequently interviewed as the expert on jewelry from 1850 to 1950. I am a member of the International Coloured Stone Association, the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, The American Society of Jewelry Historians, The Association of Jewelry Studies and Related Arts, and the Accredited Gemologist Association.
Maranda Moran | Vice President | John Moran Auctioneers & Appraisers
Before joining Moran’s, Maranda owned an antique business specializing in fine and decorative arts from the early 1900s to the 1950s. She has helped build numerous distinguished collections in Southern California featuring rare and elusive objects d’art. As Vice President at John Moran Auctioneers, Maranda oversees various aspects of our auctions, serving as a Specialist and Head of Sale for Moran’s American Indian Art + Objects, Art of the American West, and the Made in Mexico auctions. As an appraiser, she expertly handles appraisal needs within these categories and the broader estate contents as a generalist. Her daily responsibilities encompass nurturing client relationships, assessing incoming properties, participating in appraisal functions, and leading special projects. Maranda holds a degree in History/Art History from the University of California – Los Angeles and has pursued post-baccalaureate studies in Interior Architecture at UCLA. She is also Uniform Standard in Professional Appraisal Practice qualified.
Duncan Parker | Vice President | Dupuis Fine Jewellry Auctioneers
Duncan is Vice President and jewellery specialist at Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers in Canada. He has been President of the Canadian Gemmological Association, President of Jewellers Vigilance Canada, an instructor in gemmology at George Brown College, and in jewellery history at The Life Institute of Toronto Metropolitan University. Duncan is a regular columnist at several jewellery and gemmological journals, and is a regular presenter at webinars and conferences.
Toby Pomeroy | Founder and Lead Researcher | Mercury Free Mining, Inc.
Toby Pomeroy is the founder and CEO of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Mercury Free Mining Inc., As an award-winning designer-goldsmith of over 50 years, he catalyzed Hoover and Strong Refiner’s shift to exclusively recycled gold in 2005, leading to the Harmony Metals rebrand. A vanguard in ethical jewelry and a speaker at many industry events, Toby was recognized as JCK Luxury’s ‘The Environmentalist’ in 2007, featured in Sundance TV’s ‘Eco-Gold’ documentary in 2008, TIME Magazine’s “Eco-Designer” in 2009, and presenter at the 2023 Harvard University State of the Art Jewelry Industry Summit. Toby is an influential speaker across global jewelry forums, advocating for sustainable practices and an ethical gold supply, shaping the industry’s eco-conscious evolution.
Dr. Celine Rose David | Expert and legal appraiser | Céline Rose David Expertise srl
Graduate gemologist IGI Antwerp Opal grader, EGM Montreal Pearl grader, IGI Antwerp Fancy diamonds grader, HRD Antwerp PhD in Jewelry History, université catholique de Louvain, Belgium Legal appraiser and expert, Abex, Belgium.
Sarah Senzer | GIA GG, GD, AJP, Gem-A FGA | Gemologist GG FGA
I am a gemmologist and pearl expert who grew up in France. I have built expertise in the luxury industry over the past 15 years. After earning my Master’s degree from the EIML, I worked for major jewellery brands in sales and management. As I wanted to deepen more my knowledge, GEM-A was an evident choice because of the reputation. I obtained my FGA and then started a job as a gemmologist and pearl specialist in a wholesale shop, Perla Inc. in Montreal. This beautiful company that gave me the expertise for pearls. This passion led me to launch my jewelry brand, Senzerina Virtuous Jewelry, which is still active and focused on pearls. Succeeding, I moved to Los Angeles a year and a half ago. My love and interest in gemmology never waned, accordingly I obtained GG with GIA. At the same time, I joined the wonderful board of WJA.
Starla Turner | Gemologist | Lang Antiques and Estate Jewelry
I am Graduate Gemologist from the GIA and a Distinguished Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (GEM-A). I am a GEM-A online tutor and a mentor for the GIA programs. I have my Bachelors of Secondary Education from the University of British Columbia. I have been active in, and presented to, the Golden Gate GIA Alumni chapter and currently serve as co-president. I have been actively involved in the retail and appraisal world since 1981. I am a research and pricing advisor, as well as writing articles, for industry publications. Currently I have the best job ever as the staff gemologist and cataloger for Lang Antiques in San Francisco.