Appraising Gems and Jewelry for Insurance Coverage

RESTON, Va. - Dec. 12, 2016 - PRLog -- The American Society of Appraisers announces its Appraising Gems and Jewelry for Insurance Coverage course (http://www.appraisers.org/Education/View-Class?ClassID=3688) to be held on Monday, March 6-Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Carlsbad, CA.

This course is required for those seeking ASA accreditation and will also appeal to practicing gems and jewelry appraisers. It offers the most current information regarding terminology and USPAP requirements as well as the opportunity to network with top-level appraisers from across the country within a small group of highly motivated learners whose interaction will enhance one another's understanding of the material. Most professional jewelry appraisers will find the great majority of their assignments are reports for insurance coverage. This course is designed to build a strong foundation and understanding of principals of valuation as they apply to gems and jewelry appraising, and to introduce the student to ASA descriptive guidelines for gems and jewelry. The required sections of an appraisal report for insurance coverage will be presented as modules with student exercises that encourage individual thinking and allow the student to apply valuation theory to his or her unique practice. After completing this course, students will possess the tools and confidence necessary to write Gems and Jewelry appraisal reports to be used for insurance coverage in compliance with ASA and USPAP report writing requirements.

To register or for more information visit ASA Online (http://www.appraisers.org/) or call (800) 272-8258.