Membership benefits include:


Discount Offers with web links:

Advantages of Membership
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers provides you with:

Bridging Policy
The bridging policy applies to the highest level of educated and tested members of CJAO when such members wish to join NAJA. Members of AGS, ISA and ASA are given credit for their rigorous appraisal training for the purpose of achieving NAJA member credentials. Get the document here.

Educational Opportunities
Conferences
NAJA offers semiannual educational conferences:

The educational conferences relate to the appraisal industry with emphasis on product knowledge and intermediate and advanced gemology aspects. Speakers are chosen for their knowledge and ability to give informative yet enjoyable presentations.  Lectures address state-of-the-art techniques which are designed exclusively for the jewelry appraiser such as:

Conferences costs include the cost of all materials, coffee breaks, lunches and the banquet.  Networking is urged and encouraged for peer and instructor networking. 

The Munsell-Farnsworth Color Vision Examination are continuously offered during many  conferences. 


Appraisal Studies Correspondence Course
The NAJA members only course addresses topics that are essential for one to become an experienced and professional gem and jewelry appraiser.  The course is structured for home study permitting you to learn at your own pace. The Appraisal Studies Correspondence Course was developed to challenge you in the application of what you have learned. Education without application is of little value. Among the topics covered are:

Helpful final sections such as:

complete the process and move you forward to establishing and run a rewarding career as a NAJA Professional Gems & Jewelry Appraiser.

 

In a recent survey, when NAJA members were asked:
"What do you feel gives you the most value in NAJA?"

I enjoy and learn a lot from the newsletters.
Elaine Barnes, GG, Member

The NAJA conferences and the Jewelry Appraiser publication.  The conferences are excellent - very well done with hands on experience.
Lois H. Berger, GG, Senior Member

Networking with other appraisers at the seminars. 
David Buchkosky, GG, Certified Senior Member

Information sharing - access to respected, experienced experts in a supportive environment.  Dave's "groupthink" forum has been great.
Mark T. Cartwright, Member

Knowledgeable newsletter - very informative!  Great experts at conferences.
Jane E. Chaikowsky, GG, Certified Senior Member

The organization deals only in gems and jewelry items.  It is not multi-disciplinary. 
Alan J. Chappron, GG, Senior Member

The feeling I can call for assistance and guidance from a director or a member.
Colleen L. Clough, GG, Candidate

Prestigious name title.
Patricia Ann Cole, Candidate

The education given and having a group of people in the same profession which are qualified to help yo with any questions, issues, etc. that you may have.
Dana Lumetta Danford, GG, Senior Member

There are many wonderful helpful people in the organization with lots of expertise and all are willing to help everyone else.  What a blessing!  The Yahoo group is great!
Paula A. Davis, GG, Member

Education and networking.
Terry A. Davis, Certified Member

The networking among jewelry appraisers/dealers.
Eileen R. Eichhorn, GG, Member

Education, networking, friendships.
Paula A. Fox, GG, Senior Member

Being new, so far it is the course of study and the wonderful people.
Richard C. Franz, Candidate

A good newsletter.  Conference programs have been good.  I have made several important contacts at these meetings.
Rick K. Goodden, Charter Senior Member

The ability to call with appraisal questions. concerns and receive an answer based on knowledge and experience and presented in an non-condescending way.
Mary L. Harding, GG, Member

Being one of a handful of appraisers in Tennessee, the networking with others really helps with all the material and updates an appraiser should be familiar with.  Everyday is a learning experience in this industry.
Solon R. Holt, Jr., GG, Certified Senior Member

An appraisal organization, that deals strictly with gems and jewelry, has a high profile in the jewelry trade and benefits the membership in many important ways, beyond education.
Karen Jensen, GG, Senior Member

The formation of a group into a "guild" that promotes professionalism and ethics within its ranks.
J. Michael Johnson, Sr., GG, Senior Member

Quality conference and reduced cost of equipment and books.
James V. Jolliff, GG, Certified Charter Senior Member

Recognition of credentials by a respected organization.
Stephanie Kelley, GG, Member

The fact that NAJA is there 24/7 with advice, information and supplies such as books and instruments (at a discount!).
Merle S. Koblenz, GG, Senior Member

Ability to network with other appraisers.  Incentive to improve.
Mark S. Kochevar, GG, Charter Senior Member

Newsletter!
Thomas R. Lake, GG, Member

Everything and everyone I met and spoke to, all terrific!  The appraisal course and newsletter are professional and informative.  Communications and responses are very quick.
Frederick J. Lewis, Jr., GG, Member

Recognition in a national association is important to the customer.
Phillip Long, Candidate

An organization that cares about education, networking and standards.
Joseph A. Mackley, GG, Senior Member

I am happy for the accountability to the NAJA.  I feel my customers are secure knowing I must answer to a high authority.
Sand MacLeane, GG, Member

My inability to travel to meetings since we opened our retail store makes the quarterly newsletter my window to the world of appraisals.
James S. Markides, GG, Member

I always learn from the conferences that I attend, even when I don't think the topic is applicable to me.
Joyce Panitch, GG, Senior Member

Customers constantly ask about your "qualifications."   Having NAJA
Certificate both on the wall and also on the appraisal seal gives people confidence in your expertise.
Roy J. Parian, Jr., Charter Senior Member

Membership in an apprisal society that promotes integrity and advances the good reputation of caring and earnest appraisers.
Donald R. Parrish, GG, Member

Seminars provide members with information they might not have obtained elsewhere.
James L. Peddicord, GG, Member

I have learned so much from the conferences as well as the networking.  We all try to be the best in all areas, there are times we need guidance and the networking has really helped.
Beth Doughty, GG, Certified Senior Member

Professional recognition.
Benjamin D. Shore, GG, Senior Member

The Newsletter - many of the articles are timely, current and gives us the in depth information we may not know.
Albert Solomon, Charter Senior Member

Availability of quality, appraisal and jewelry specific information.
John Vivian, GG, Certified Senior Member

Credibility and confidence in the eyes of a wary public.
John S. Wachtler, GG, Charter Member

The educational courses and conferences.  No other organization has such well run conferences with consistent quality.
Mary Weber, GG, Certified Senior Member

 

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Membership Advantages
Bridging Policy
Membership Levels
Educational Opportunities
Appraisal Studies Correspondence Course

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