Tag Archives: NAJA

Precious Heirlooms by Denise Nelson GG (GIA)

Precious Heirlooms – A voice from the past & possibly into the future… Denise took us on a walk through history both personal and global as she melded her gemology and genealogy back grounds into a wonderful discussion of what … Continue reading

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2015 DCGIA Honor Roll of Donors

Thanks for making it happen! It was a great DCGIA auction, which raised $6,254 for chapter activities, a second chance on-line auction will be coming soon! Special Thanks to everyone who helped before, at and after the auction. Thanks to all … Continue reading

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Natures Diversity; Natural Color Diamonds – Alan Bronstein

Alan Bronstein discussed the many beautiful creations nature provides as natural colored diamonds, in front of a full house of National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) conference attendees and DCGIA members. Like flowers in a garden, diamonds cover every color … Continue reading

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Two Different Views – Elyse Zorn Karlin and Gail Brett Levine

Elyse Zorn Karlin and Gail Brett Levine enthralled members with their “Two different views…what we have learned in 80+ years of studying jewelry.” Covering the alphabet from A to Z the two provided a jewelry historian’s and appraiser’s thoughts on what … Continue reading

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DCGIA MENTORING PROGRAM

Mission: The Program is designed to help current and recent graduates of GIA strengthen and refine the vital and highly specialized skills they need to succeed in the gem & jewelry industry. DCGIA Mentoring Program Outline Every DCGIA Mentee is … Continue reading

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Ms. Gail Brett Levine, GG – Appraisals..The Right Way

Gail provided an insightful discussion exploring the issues surrounding: The way appraisals used to be The way appraisals developed Appraising according to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Where appraising is going Still doing one page appraisals? Still … Continue reading

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