NAJA’s 63rd ACE©IT Winter Conference: Tucson!
NAJA Press Release –
www.NAJAappraisers.com –
November 13, 2024
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers announces the 63rd ACE©IT Winter Conference, will be Saturday & Sunday, February 1-2, 2025, at the Tucson Convention Center, 560 South Church Street, Tucson AZ 85701-1614
The Winter Conference has a major distinction in that it focuses on gemological product knowledge.
For this program, NAJA Executive Director Gail Brett Levine worked to forge a wonderful opportunity to organize the conference in connection with the AGTA Show. “We are excited to present this conference in connection during Tucson’s main event. Access to AGTA’s GemFair provides an excellent opportunity for us to integrate what we learned in the classroom and taking it to the floor show,” stated Levine.
CONFERENCE Details
NAJA is pleased to have both new, as well as a host of member favorites, experts from the gemological fields joining for the exchange of educational information and professional development.
The weekend features hands-on workshops, presentations, exhibits, networking and relationship building opportunities as well as plenty of Q&A—all designed to support conference attendees by providing new information and insights that will enhance their professional appraisal practices.
Presentations: Saturday, February 1
Edwardian or Belle Époque Jewels Duncan Parker, FGA
The Challenges in Gemological Testing of Natural and Synthetic Diamonds in all Colors and Sizes Thomas Hainschwang, PhD, DUG
Gems with a Star: A Fascinating and Colorful World Martin Steinbach, FGG
Photomicrography: A Micro World within Gemstones Samantha Maclachlan, FGA
There’s Always Something New to Learn About Turquoise! Helen & Richard Shull, GIA GG
Period Jewels vs Style Jewels Celine Rose David, PhD, GIA GG
Presentations: Sunday, February 2
Jewelry Industry Insights – Perception and Reality Harold Dupuy, FGA
In Search of Mayan Jade ~ Green, Lavender, Blue & Black, Exploring Historic and Contemporary Artworks Helen Serras – Herman, GIA GG
Gimme Your Issues: Watches Edition Reginald Brack & Marisa Palmer, GIA GG
Helpful Books for Your Professional Library Jo Ellen Cole, GIA GG
Broken Bangle – The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature Richard Hughes, FGA
Trick or Treatment -Detecting Enhancement in Ruby & Sapphire Billie Hughes, FGA
Registrations: NAJA Members: $425 before January 15th and $525 after January 15th
Nonmembers: $650 before January 15th and $750 after January 15th
*Vision screening $50 (Sunday only)
*Optional Opal Workshop $50 (Friday, January 31st only)
Friday Optional Opal Workshop – A Playful Array of Color Travis Lejman, FGA
The final program is subject to change.
For more information or to register please contact:
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Gail Brett Levine, GIA GG, Executive Director
Phone: 718.896.1536
Email: [email protected]
Tap here to go to NAJA’s website for Registration Details!
