Preparing the Next Generation Gems & Jewelry Appraiser

ASA 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 gems and jewelry companies, industry professionals, GIA Carlsbad staff and other attendees.

Gina D’Onofrio, ASA, MGA®, participated in the event as a career coach, helping to answer questions and offer career suggestions. She met with approximately 12 students, some were young graduate gemologists in their 20’s and others were older pursuing a second career.

While Kathleen M. Turner, ASA, supported ASA’s recruitment efforts by managing the Society’s booth, connecting with many interested people, and sharing her story of how she got started gaining experience in the industry and how important it is to start out with the right foundation.

ASA offers a variety of programs for aspiring gems & jewelry appraisers, including:

• FREE Student Membership
• Ally Membership Program
• GJ103 Fundamentals of Jewelry Appraising Course
• ASA Job Bank and Career Center
• ASA Gems & Jewelry Facebook Group – In the Loupe

Learn more about ASA today, visit www.appraisers.org or call (800) 272-8258.