The Challenges of Appraising Antique & Period Jewelry Webinar
Saturday, March 15, 2025
noon to 4 PM EST
Recording will be available until
March 22, 2025 midnight
Births, Deaths and Marriages? – with Duncan Parker, FGA
Exploring antique jewels based on the effect on value brought about by knowledge of makers, countries of origin, condition of the jewels, presence of documentation and boxes, provenance, and whether items have been altered?
How Does an Appraiser Navigate the Current Diamond Market? – with Michael Goldstein
▻ Where are the cash markets today
▻ What if I need it for memo
▻ How do I appraise it
▻ What are the issues and the factors involved
Original or Revival? – with Jessie English, GIA GG
This talk will compare pieces that actually originated from a design movement with newer items that pay tribute to an era or are straight up fakers! You will learn to spot clues in design, material, and manufacturing to help you be a more discerning appraiser of period antique and vintage jewelry.
Comparables for Antique Jewelry: Identification, Analysis, and Adjustments – with Deborah Finleon, GIA GG
In this presentation, we will review the process for researching comparables, specifically for antique jewelry, focusing on what constitutes a close comparable and how to adjust for differences between the comparable and the subject property. Utilizing multiple examples of common items an appraiser sees in their everyday practice, we will illustrate the analysis process, and hope to increase confidence in your secondary market value conclusions.
The core principle of NAJA is to ensure that gem and jewelry appraisers
are equipped with the tools they need to succeed professionally.
Registrations:
NAJA Members: $25
Nonmembers: $50
Registration now open at: https://tinyurl.com/NAJAwebinar
