﻿{"id":1467,"date":"2013-07-08T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-08T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/?guid=b3e86f86b5e2c5d607d7bce1bd15232d"},"modified":"2013-07-08T22:00:06","modified_gmt":"2013-07-08T22:00:06","slug":"najas-mid-year-ace-it-conference-in-pittsburgh-august-10-13th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/2013\/07\/08\/najas-mid-year-ace-it-conference-in-pittsburgh-august-10-13th\/","title":{"rendered":"NAJA&#8217;s Mid-Year ACE-It Conference in Pittsburgh August 10-13th"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><a href=\"\" name=\"QuickMark 1\"><\/a><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'><\/span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0<\/span>SEQ CHAPTER \\h \\r 1<![endif]--><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'><\/span><![endif]--><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Helvetica&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;GoudySans Md BT&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">ACE\u2122 It Conferences by NAJA<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><u><span style=\"font-family: &quot;GoudySans Md BT&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 23.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">A<\/span><\/u><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'GoudySans Md BT', sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;\">ppraisers <\/span><b><u><span style=\"font-family: &quot;GoudySans Md BT&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 23.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">C<\/span><\/u><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'GoudySans Md BT', sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;\">ontinuing <\/span><b><u><span style=\"font-family: &quot;GoudySans Md BT&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 23.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">E<\/span><\/u><\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'GoudySans Md BT', sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;\">ducation<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;\">The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers announces its 40th Annual Mid-Year Conference to be held in Pittsburgh<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;\">&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;\">PA, August 10 \u2013 13, 2013 at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">The appraisal organization dedicated exclusively to gems and jewelry presents an outstanding program to assist the professional appraiser\u2019s continuing education <u>and<\/u> an unparalleled networking experience.&nbsp; <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ydj3Vt5QigU\/UdpUrzTyCcI\/AAAAAAAAf9Q\/DYC8GaNjDew\/s1600\/NAJAmidyear.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"176\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ydj3Vt5QigU\/UdpUrzTyCcI\/AAAAAAAAf9Q\/DYC8GaNjDew\/s320\/NAJAmidyear.png\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">This unprecedented four day conference has overall themes \u2013 <\/span><b><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">Workshops, Antique Jewelry, Jewelry and Appraisals!<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">&nbsp; Every session is an experience on various aspects of the focused topics &#8211; a real service for appraising gems and jewelry.&nbsp; THIS is what every professional gemologist\/appraiser needs!<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">Saturday \u2013 August 10, 2013 \u2013 Simultaneous Hands-On Workshops<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><!--[if supportFields]><span lang=EN-CA style='mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'><\/span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0<\/span>SEQ CHAPTER \\h \\r 1<\/span><![endif]--><!--[if supportFields]><span lang=EN-CA style='mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA'><span style='mso-element:field-end'><\/span><\/span><![endif]--><b>Hands-on with Ivory &amp; the Look Alikes \u2013 Bobby Mann<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><b>Rolex 101: Identifying Counterfeit or Replica Rolex Watches and Parts \u2013 John Brozek<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;\"><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">Sunday, August 11, 2013 \u2013 Jewelry!<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><b>Let There Be Light &#8211; Illuminating the Crown of Light Brand \u2013 Tammy Cohen, Asaf Nahum &amp; Lauren Strachan<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><b>Beauty or The Beast \u2013 Cutting Corners Cutting Gemstones \u2013 Geoffrey Dominy, FGA<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><b>50 Amazing Ways to Energize Your Appraisal Business and Maximize Your Time While Enjoying Life \u2013 Jeff Averbook, GG<\/b><b><o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;\"><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.95pt;\"><b><span style=\"background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\">Accelerated Antique Assessment \u2013 Louis Scholtz<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">Monday, August 12, 2013 \u2013 Antique Jewelry<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>Stop Wasting Time! (Helpful Information When Appraising Timepieces) \u2013 Dean Powell<\/b><b><o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 146.4pt; text-indent: -146.4pt;\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>World Hallmarks-Europe (A Refresher and Update Session) \u2013 Danusia Niklewicz, GG<\/b><o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 146.4pt; text-indent: -146.4pt;\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>A Sneak Peek into World Hallmarks &#8211; Volume 2 (Hallmarks &#8211; the World Outside Europe) \u2013 Danusia Niklewicz, GG<\/b><o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 4.95pt; margin-left: 146.4pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -146.4pt;\"><b>Faberge and Russian Gold &amp; Silversmiths: Mid 19<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013early 20<sup>th<\/sup>Century- given \u2013 Joseph DuMouchelle, GG<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 4.95pt; margin-left: 146.4pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -146.4pt;\"><b>Oscar Heyman- 100 Years of American Craftsmanship- given \u2013 Melinda Adducci, GG<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tuesday, August 13, 2013 \u2013 Appraisals \u2013 What Matters<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><b>Estate Appraisals &#8211; As Unavoidable as Death &amp; Taxes!<\/b><b> \u2013 Martin Fuller, GG <o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 2.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -2.0in;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.95pt; margin-left: 146.4pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -146.4pt;\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and the Personal Property Appraiser \u2013 Lee Robinette, ASA<\/b><b><o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-indent: -1.0in;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.95pt;\"><b>Uh-oh! What Do I Do Now?<\/b> <b>(Panel) \u2013 David Atlas, GG<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T5CleFslceQ\/UdpUqVG203I\/AAAAAAAAf9I\/FLEXPdYbeTE\/s1600\/najamidyear2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"494\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T5CleFslceQ\/UdpUqVG203I\/AAAAAAAAf9I\/FLEXPdYbeTE\/s640\/najamidyear2.png\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.95pt;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lcOUzyK5CnE\/UdpUmfrV10I\/AAAAAAAAf9A\/IjhevjnhJf8\/s1600\/NAJA+Logo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" data-pinit=\"registered\" height=\"171\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lcOUzyK5CnE\/UdpUmfrV10I\/AAAAAAAAf9A\/IjhevjnhJf8\/s200\/NAJA+Logo.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">To receive a conference brochure or for further information and conference reservations, contact:&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">Gail Brett Levine, GG,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">Executive Director,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">National Association of Jewelry Appraisers,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">p.718.896-1536f.718-997-9057<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">naja.appraisers@netzero.net,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">http:\/\/www.NAJAappraisers.com<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: center 3.5in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/dailyjewel.blogspot.com\/\" name=\"QuickMark%201\"><\/a><!--[if supportFields]&gt;<span><\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span>SEQ CHAPTER \\h \\r 1&lt;![endif]--><!--[if supportFields]&gt;<span><\/span>&lt;![endif]--><span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><span>ACE&trade; It Conferences by NAJA<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><u><span>A<\/span><\/u><\/b><span>ppraisers <\/span><b><u><span>C<\/span><\/u><\/b><span>ontinuing <\/span><b><u><span>E<\/span><\/u><\/b><span>ducation<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers announces its 40th Annual Mid-Year Conference to be held in Pittsburgh<\/span><span>&nbsp; <\/span><span>PA, August 10 &ndash; 13, 2013 at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel.<\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>The appraisal organization dedicated exclusively to gems and jewelry presents an outstanding program to assist the professional appraiser&rsquo;s continuing education <u>and<\/u> an unparalleled networking experience.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ydj3Vt5QigU\/UdpUrzTyCcI\/AAAAAAAAf9Q\/DYC8GaNjDew\/s1600\/NAJAmidyear.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"176\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ydj3Vt5QigU\/UdpUrzTyCcI\/AAAAAAAAf9Q\/DYC8GaNjDew\/s320\/NAJAmidyear.png\" width=\"320\"><\/a><span>This unprecedented four day conference has overall themes &ndash; <\/span><b><span>Workshops, Antique Jewelry, Jewelry and Appraisals!<\/span><\/b><span>&nbsp; Every session is an experience on various aspects of the focused topics &#8211; a real service for appraising gems and jewelry.&nbsp; THIS is what every professional gemologist\/appraiser needs!<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><span>Saturday &ndash; August 10, 2013 &ndash; Simultaneous Hands-On Workshops<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><!--[if supportFields]&gt;<span lang=\"EN-CA\"><span><\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span>SEQ CHAPTER \\h \\r 1<\/span>&lt;![endif]--><!--[if supportFields]&gt;<span lang=\"EN-CA\"><span><\/span><\/span>&lt;![endif]--><b>Hands-on with Ivory &amp; the Look Alikes &ndash; Bobby Mann<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Rolex 101: Identifying Counterfeit or Replica Rolex Watches and Parts &ndash; John Brozek<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><span>Sunday, August 11, 2013 &ndash; Jewelry!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Let There Be Light &#8211; Illuminating the Crown of Light Brand &ndash; Tammy Cohen, Asaf Nahum &amp; Lauren Strachan<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Beauty or The Beast &ndash; Cutting Corners Cutting Gemstones &ndash; Geoffrey Dominy, FGA<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>50 Amazing Ways to Energize Your Appraisal Business and Maximize Your Time While Enjoying Life &ndash; Jeff Averbook, GG<\/b><b><\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><span>Accelerated Antique Assessment &ndash; Louis Scholtz<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><span>Monday, August 12, 2013 &ndash; Antique Jewelry<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>Stop Wasting Time! (Helpful Information When Appraising Timepieces) &ndash; Dean Powell<\/b><b><\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>World Hallmarks-Europe (A Refresher and Update Session) &ndash; Danusia Niklewicz, GG<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>A Sneak Peek into World Hallmarks &#8211; Volume 2 (Hallmarks &#8211; the World Outside Europe) &ndash; Danusia Niklewicz, GG<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Faberge and Russian Gold &amp; Silversmiths: Mid 19<sup>th<\/sup> &ndash;early 20<sup>th<\/sup>Century- given &ndash; Joseph DuMouchelle, GG<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>Oscar Heyman- 100 Years of American Craftsmanship- given &ndash; Melinda Adducci, GG<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><span>Tuesday, August 13, 2013 &ndash; Appraisals &ndash; What Matters<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Estate Appraisals &#8211; As Unavoidable as Death &amp; Taxes!<\/b><b> &ndash; Martin Fuller, GG <\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and the Personal Property Appraiser &ndash; Lee Robinette, ASA<\/b><b><\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Uh-oh! What Do I Do Now?<\/b> <b>(Panel) &ndash; David Atlas, GG<\/b><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T5CleFslceQ\/UdpUqVG203I\/AAAAAAAAf9I\/FLEXPdYbeTE\/s1600\/najamidyear2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"494\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T5CleFslceQ\/UdpUqVG203I\/AAAAAAAAf9I\/FLEXPdYbeTE\/s640\/najamidyear2.png\" width=\"640\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><b><br \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lcOUzyK5CnE\/UdpUmfrV10I\/AAAAAAAAf9A\/IjhevjnhJf8\/s1600\/NAJA+Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"171\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lcOUzyK5CnE\/UdpUmfrV10I\/AAAAAAAAf9A\/IjhevjnhJf8\/s200\/NAJA+Logo.jpg\" width=\"200\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span>To receive a conference brochure or for further information and conference reservations, contact:&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Gail Brett Levine, GG,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Executive Director,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>National Association of Jewelry Appraisers,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>p.718.896-1536f.718-997-9057<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>naja.appraisers@netzero.net,&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>http:\/\/www.NAJAappraisers.com<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1467"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1467"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1467\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1467"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1467"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1467"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}