ACE It Education Conference Begins August 8

RAPAPORT... The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) scheduled its  44th annual mid-year ACE© It Education Conference for August 8 to 11 in Washington, D.C. NAJA's programs are designed to assist the professional appraiser’s continuing education and encourage networking.
 
Program Schedule:

August 8
How Different Styles of Lab Reports Influence the Gem Market
by Cigdem Lüle
How to Look Like a Clever Jewelry Expert
by Duncan Parker
Around the World in 60 Minutes! One Hallmark at a Time
by William Whetstone and Danusia Niklewicz
Imperial Russian Counterfeits & Other Forged Hallmarks
by Whetstone and Niklewicz

August 9
Understanding and Evaluating Chinese Jade
by Eric Hoffman
To Curl or not to Curl/ Art Nouveau vs. Arts & Crafts Jewelry  
by Elyse Karlin
Secrets of the Vintage Watch World
by Gary Lester
Appraising Emerald and Tourmaline: New Developments in Clarity Enhancement
 by Arthur Groom

August 10
An Overview of The Appraisal Foundation and its Activities in Personal Property
by  David Bunton
Estate Jewelry in Today's Market
by Gloria Lieberman
The Gift and the Estate Tax for Appraisers 
by Theresa Melchiorre
Buy/Sell/Appraise Gems with Confidence      
by Art Samuels

August 11
The Care and Feeding of Clients
by Deborah Finleon
Appraising - From the Essentials into the Nonsense
by Dave Atlas
Contracts & Agreements: Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t Live Without ‘Em 
by Martin Fuller