NAJA’s 62nd Annual ACE©It Mid-Year Education Conference
Press Release
NAJA
This year’s National Association of Jewelry Appraisers’ 62nd Annual ACE©It Mid-Year Education Conference, will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, from August 10–12, 2024. Appraisal fundamentals, NAJA report writing standards, resolving and disclosing ethical considerations during appraisals, detecting fakes and misrepresentations, resources and tips for conducting research of comparables, as well as exploring current trends in the high-end watch market, and more will be offered.
Where is Rosemont?
Rosemont is reportedly the town built to support Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
The InStore Show
And if the dates of the conference look familiar, NAJA’s 62nd Annual ACE©It is simultaneous with the annual INSTORE Show, August 11-12, also being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
NAJA Presentations Include:
Fakes, Counterfeits, Frauds, and Misrepresentation, Duncan Parker, FGA, Vice President and Jewellery Specialist at Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers
NAJA’s Report Writing Standards: A Usage Guide, Deborah Finleon, GIA GG, CMA, DJF Appraisal Services
The Cost Approach: A Basic Tool, Dave Atlas, CSM, GIA GG, DGLA-DACO
Watching the Market: Current Trends in the Watch Industry, Reginald Brack, SVP, Head of Watch Department, Freeman’s Hindman Auctions
A Practical Approach to Building a Pricing Database During Trade Shows, Stuart Robertson, GIA GG, President, Gemworld International, Inc.
Power Search Tips: Finding and Refining the Best Comps, Jessica DuBroc, GIA GG, Director of Fine Jewelry Heritage Auctions New York and Gina D’Onofrio, FGA, Director of Fine Jewelry, Heritage Auctions Beverly Hills
Deaccessioning a Collection: Preparing Your Client for Success, Vera Prather, GIA GG, Director of Fine Jewelry, Heritage Auctions New York and Ana Wroblaski, GIA GG, Director of Fine Jewelry, Heritage Auctions Beverly Hills
Driehaus Museum: A Jewel Box of a Museum, Lisa Key, Executive Director, Driehaus Museum
Review of Ethical Standards and Their Application in Our Daily Practices, Steve Turner, CSM, GIA GG, President, Gemcorp, Inc.
Appraisal Software Solutions: Exploring Their Uses, Benefits and Limits, Panelists include—Raphael Boivin, Instappraise, Richard Drucker, GAS, & Thom Underwood, QL2. Moderators – Lance Nygaard, GIA GG & Stuart Robertson, GIA GG
Optional Saturday Workshop: Decoding the Intangible Value Factors of Colored Stones, Cigdem Lule, PhD, FGA
NAJA Conference Exclusive: Baubles and Bubbly, Bids and Bites: An Evening at Heritage Auctions, Chicago.
So there it is! Experts from the appraisal and related fields joining for the exchange of educational information and professional development. The weekend features hands-on workshops, presentations, exhibits, a mock auction at Heritage Auctions’ Chicago location, networking and relationship building opportunities, as well as plenty of Q&A—all designed to achieve the conference goal: provide new information and insights that support and enhance our attendees in their professional appraisal practices.
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