TweetASA President Richard Berkemeier, a Rhode Island base Machinery & Technical Specialties Appraiser specializing in aircraft valuations and also a William G. Congdon art collector, recently loaned pieces from his private collection for an exhibition entitled “A Life’s Journey: A Collection of Works of William Congdon”, presented by the Portsmouth Abbey School’s McEvoy Gallery. Berkemeier’s […]

TweetThe do’s and don’ts of buying gems and jewelry away from home. By Juanita Addeo, ASA, Master Gemologist Appraiser® and Barry Block, ASA, Master Gemologist Appraiser® As appraisers, we see many clients with items of jewelry bought while on destination vacations, including quite a few from cruise ship vacations. More often than not, the story […]

TweetThis past Valentine’s Day ASA appraisal experts advised buyers to follow the Four’s C’s of Gems & Jewelry. A news release outlining the Four C’s was sent to the media. Included in the release was an invitation for reporters to speak with an accredited expert in gems & jewelry appraising. As a result of this […]

TweetBy Patti J. Geolat, ASA For many, it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year, a time to buy pricey romantic gifts, engagement, and wedding rings. And, whenever one is considering the purchase or sale of gems or jewelry, it’s critical to make sure the appraisal is based on the Four C’s of Gems […]

Tweet7 Important Steps to Consider By Serena O’Sullivan as seen on Komando.com. Editor’s Note: For appraisers who run their own practice the year-end time frame is the perfect time to perform a self-assessment of your operations. The new year is right around the corner, which means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, paperwork filing and […]

Tweet6 Tips to Weathering a Slowdown By Jamie Owen as seen in the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Editor’s Note: Diversifying your client base is key to weathering an economic slowdown. So, what can appraisers do to reach new clients or referral sources? Appraisals are needed for many different reasons like for divorce and marriage dissolutions, probate […]

TweetWhy many are turning to a new service to protect against economic headwinds and a potential downturn. By Warren H. Morss, GIA GG, ASA, MGA® 2023 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for retail jewelers. While experts argue on the certainty of a recession, consumers are dealing with stormy inflation levels not seen […]

TweetASA participated in the largest recruiting event for the gems and jewelry industry, the GIA Career Fair, September 30, 2022 in Carlsbad, CA. The event featured: An opening panel of gems and jewelry industry leaders. Recruiters promoting open job positions. Career coaches from a variety of industry sectors and profession. Networking with representatives of prominent […]

TweetBy Warren H. Morss, GIA GG, ASA, MGA® Being in business for over forty years, I have seen many changes in society regarding our personal and business lives. Our ability to embrace change and adapt to new concepts and technologies has defined our path through the first decade and a half of the twenty first […]

TweetIn 2017, ASA awarded Elisha Ralph Morgan, G. G., M.G.A.®, A.S.A. the Master Gemologist Appraiser® (MGA®) Certificate. There are less than 50 MGA®s worldwide and it’s referred to as the ‘Gold Standard’ of designations. Morgan has been in the industry for over 30 years and specializes in rare pearls, rubies, jades, sapphires, and emeralds. Though Morgan’s […]