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First Annual Jewelry Appraisal Forum
Tucson 2012
MasterValuer™ International hosted the First Annual Jewelry Appraisal Forum during the 2012 Tucson AGTA Gem Fair. Appraisal industry experts gathered together to discuss appraisal procedures and practices involved in their particular appraisal practices. As expected, similar but different methods were used by these appraisers to accomplish the same objectives - making logical and subjective value decisions based on the customers needs. Audience questions and participation was invited and lively.The panel of experts was as follows:
- Thom Underwood, Master Gemologist Appraiser- San Diego Gemological Laboratory, Owner of Quantum Leap Jewelry Appraisal Software
- Ted Irwin - Northwest Gemological Laboratory
- Duncan Parker, President Canadian Gemmological Association
- Nancy Stacy, Master Gemologist Appraiser - Jewels by Stacy Appraisals
- Adrian Smith - Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers, Adrian S. Smith FGA Jewellery Valuations
- Craig Lynch - Oueller & Lynch Jewelry Appraisers
Among the subjects discussed were:
- Matching appraisal reports to the client's needs
- Use and misuse of prior documentation
- Insurance appraisals
- Appraising clarity enhanced diamonds
Pictures from the Forum -
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Our Panel of Experts |
Many Appraisers Came to Hear |
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Craig Lynch |
Duncan Parker |
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Nancy Stacy |
Adrian Smith |
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Ted Irwin |
Thom Underwood |
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Making A Point |
Much Insurance Discussion |
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MasterValuer™International and the California Institute of Jewelry Training sincerely thank the panel of appraisal experts and the audience for making this forum a success. This is the first of many round-table panel discussions to be held at Tucson every year. See you next year! |
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The Master Valuer program residence classes and future workshops will be conducted at the California Institute of Jewelry Training, University of South Florida, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, Canada. Additional international classes are offered in Korea, Hong Kong, Sweden and China. More to come!!!
Disclaimer
The MasterValuer™ jewelry appraisal program does not support jewelry appraisals that claim gemstones or jewelry to be sold for the purpose of investment? This is not to say that said appraiser is not qualified or capable of appraising properly, it is to say that it is the opinion of MV that a larger percentage of this type "investment" gemstone is commonly questionable and we as an organization of jewelry appraisal professionals do not support this practice.
Please understand that a Registered MasterValuer™ who would advertise as a reseller of "investment stones" cannot use the RMV credential as any basis for said appraisal. This is a "buyer beware" announcement. For information, contact Dee Rouse Huth - 800-731-1122.
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