ASA Visits Shanghai China

The American Society of Appraisers had the pleasure of traveling to China as guests of the Shanghai BETTER Institute of Jewelry to offer appraisal training for gems and jewelry professionals. The collaboration with Shanghai BETTER Institute of Jewelry is part of the continuing effort by ASA to expand overseas and to provide the highest level of ethical, educational, and professional appraisal training worldwide. ASA had the opportunity to follow Theresa Brossmer, ASA, MGA, ARM-GJ and Mary B. Reich, ASA, MGA on their journey.

The course kicked off on Monday, September 19, 2016 with opening remarks and introductions. Mr. Qian, Chairman of the Shanghai Gem and Jade Association and former ASA-GJ216 student from the 2003 class in Beijing addressed the audience that included students, industry professionals and dignitaries.  With the help of a highly competent translator, the 22 students worked intensively throughout the 10 days to learn to develop and write gem and jewelry appraisals based on ASA standards. The curriculum included terminology, competency, due diligence, ASA gems & jewelry descriptive guidelines, research, analysis, record keeping, general appraisal procedures, and tips on the development of a professional jewelry appraisal practice. After completing ASA-GJ216 and successfully passing the final exam, students fulfilled ASA’s Principles of Valuation education requirements and gained a better understanding of the valuation theory that forms the basis for appraisal development and report writing.

Even though this was an intensive learning course, both instructors enjoyed the opportunity to experience the Chinese culture and get to know each of their students during their stay. Theresa Brossmer, ASA, MGA, ARM-GJ and Mary B. Reich, ASA, MGA sampled Chinese delicacies such as Peking duck and bullfrog in Sezchuan sauce and visited Chinese Cultural landmarks including The Forbidden City, The Bund, and many beautiful parks and museums. Throughout the course, break periods were set in place to help students relax and work on building their professional network with one another. When the course and exams were over celebrations took place and students were congratulated on becoming future jewelry appraisers.

We would like to thank Shanghai BETTER Institute of Jewelry for hosting ASA and this remarkable experience.

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