41. Insurance Documentation - Lesson 1 experience and knowledge of the retail marketplace, gemology, and appraisal standards and definitions of the major appraisal societies and associations. http://www.swcp.com/phillips/jvc-l1.htm

Insurance Documentation - Lesson 1 Introduction and Overview What You Will Learn in Lesson One: In this lesson, we will examine the recent emergence and growth of the gemstone and jewelry appraisal profession and its origins both inside and outside of the jewelry industry. While professional appraisal training is far beyond the scope of this seminar, it is important for the student to realize that a true appraisal profession is now emerging. It is helpful to realize that there three basic, opposing conceptions of what constitutes a qualified "appraiser" of gems and jewelry. These basic conceptions are an important key to understanding the appraisal problems in the jewelry industry today. We will also discuss the three types of property and the difference between "price," "cost" and "value" as appraisal and "insurance documentation" terms - and tell you why this seminar only addresses the preparation of insurance documentation. Three Ways to Define "Appraiser" The "Retailer=Appraiser" Definition Many have argued that the only one who really knows an item's true value is the habitual buyer and seller of that particular type of item. To some extent, that is true. There are few better connoisseurs than the merchants who stake their livelihood on their ability to discern the relative quality and value of a particular type of merchandise.

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46. DJW's Mineralogy Links in their associations Sponsored by the Society for Mining http//cri.ensmp.fr/afm French Association of Micromineralogy Links for Mineralogists gemology. http://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/~davewa/minerals.html

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49. GIA Virtual Campus: Welcome To The New GIA Virtual Campus! following Graduate Gemologist or gemology Diploma from of the Canadian Gemmological Association, and Master in various appraisal societies, particularly the http://www.virtualcampus.gia.edu/giavc/app_asso.cfm

Appraisal Association Information American Gem Society 8881 W. Sahara Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 255-7420 (Fax) American Society of Appraisers Herndon, VA 22070 (Fax) Appraisers Association of America, Inc. 386 Park Ave. South # 2000 New York, NY 10016 (Fax) International Society of Appraisers Seattle, WA 98188-2929 (206) 241-0436 (Fax) National Association of Jewelry Appraisers PO Box 6558 Annapolis, MD 21401-0558 Click the following links to find out... AGS related SA RJ RS CG ... ASA related Candidate AM ASA MGA ... ISA related Affiliate Associate ISA CAPP ... NAJA related Candidate NJA NGJA CMA The following profiles were articles written by Ralph S. Joseph, in an appraisal column for National Jeweler magazine. The profiles are arranged here alphabetically. (This is not the chronologic order they were done in.) The following appraisal column, by Ralph S. Joseph, appears in the October 1, 1995 issue of National Jeweler.

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55. Calgary Rock And Lapidary Club Links Central Canadian Federation of Mineralogical societies; American Federation of Mineralogical societies; Mineralogical Association of Canada. gemology World Can. http://www.crlc.ca/crlclink.htm

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56. Introductions in the order and coherence of society so much Jade A Special Gemstone The gemology of Jade of the significance and functional associations, comes primarily http://128.146.41.30/exhib/jade/txt/intro.html

From Heaven and Earth: Chinese Jade in Context Introductions by Carolyn Woodford Schmidt, Ph.D. Introductions: Exhibition Nephrite and Jadeite Suggested Reading Tools for Working Jade ... Huntington Archive Homepage INTRODUCTION TO EXHIBITION Over the ages, the Chinese built a remarkably ordered and coherent society that spread across an immense and varied landscape, a society for which the past of more than six millennia remains an ever-present vital part of its modern identity. As observed by Jessica Rawson in the introduction to The British Museum Book of Chinese Art, few societies before modern times have matched the extraordinary visual and technical virtuosity of the Chinese. Characteristics developed from very early periods in ceramics, jade, bronze, lacquer, silk, calligraphy, and painting fostered the development of a cultural and social identity. Distinctive features found in both the functional and decorative arts seem to be essential elements in the order and coherence of society so much valued by the Chinese. In many ways, the history of jade reflects the evolution of Chinese culture, encompassing its long and eventful history, its shifting geographical boundaries, and the many regional sub-cultures and ethnic groups unified as modern China. From the Neolithic period to the present day, jade has been intimately linked to the beginnings of Chinese ritual and civilization. In fact jade is often cited as one of the defining characteristics in the continuity of Chinese culture. In the hierarchy of valuable materials, this remarkable substance has traditionally ranked above gold, silver, and the precious stones admired in Western culture.

57. ::Scandcr: Total Source For Automatic Identification And Data Capture Technologi American Federation of Mineralogical societies Faceters List Homepage of collecting, gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, geology, paleontology and gemology. http://www.scandcr.com/dmoz/index.php/Science/Earth_Sciences/Geology/Rocks_and_M

Top Science Geology Organizations Search: search the entire directory search this category only See also: Science: Earth Sciences: Geology: Rocks and Minerals: Rockhounding This category in other languages: Danish Amateur Geologists' Web-Ring - A web-ring for individual geology enthusiasts or 'not-for-profit' geological Societies with educational rather than commercial web pages. American Federation of Mineralogical Societies Faceters List - Homepage of the organization with FAQs and email list. Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club - Non-profit organization of rockhounds interested in all aspects of the earth sciences including such areas as lapidary, collecting, gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, geology, paleontology and gemology. Charlotte Gem and Mineral Club - The club's purpose is to foster interest in, and promote knowledge of minerals, gems, fossils, and all earth sciences, and disseminate info and instruction in the lapidary arts, and the utilization of precious metals in crafts. - Information on faceting, gems, crystals, rocks, minerals, lapidary arts, fossils, and related club activities in the Midwest U.S. Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club - An Oregon City, Oregon organization rock, mineral and fossil collectors and enthusiasts.

58. ::Scandcr: Total Source For Automatic Identification And Data Capture Technologi well as crafts relating to mineralogy and gemology. societies; Southeast Federation of Mineralogical societies Inc. to bring about a closer association of Clubs http://www.scandcr.com/dmoz/index.php/Science/Earth_Sciences/Geology/Rocks_and_M

Top Science Geology Organizations Search: search the entire directory search this category only Collectors and Amateur Interests Professional See also: Science: Earth Sciences: Geology: Organizations This category in other languages: French Academy of Mineralogy - Hopes to gather enthusiasts of minerals, fossils and gemstones. American Federation of Mineralogical Societies The Australian Mineral Collector Bulgarian Mineralogical Society - Official site of the Bulgarian Mineralogical Society (BMS) California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Members - Contact details for the Societies' Rock Clubs. Columbia-Willamette Faceters Guild - A nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the art of faceting gemstones. Beginning and advanced Gem Faceting classes offered. - Official site - for information on upcoming events and other announcements. Fluorescent Mineral Society - "A nonprofit international organization of professional mineralogists, gemologists, amateur collectors, and others who study or collect fluorescent minerals." - WebRing of sites that have to do with anything about Gems, Minerals, and/or Fossils.

59. Asian Knowledge Management Association Britain’s Hong Kongbased gemology examinations. engaged in professional committee work of engineering societies. of Guangdong-Hong Kong Association for the http://www.akma.com.hk/awards/fellow_3.php

AKMA Home Certified Trainer in KM Knowledge Management Standards AKMA Memberships ... News : : Fellowship Awardees Member's Profile Photo He is also the Member of the Sichuan Province Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and a Member of Guangdong Province Shantou Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. In 2003, he was awarded the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service in HKSAR. Mr. Stewart K.K. LAM Director Crocodile Garment Ltd. Mr. Kwong Yu LAM Starlite Holdings Ltd. Hang Fung Gold Technology Group was founded in 1979 and listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1999. Dr. Lam Sai Wing is the Chairman and co-founder of the company and is responsible for the overall strategic planning and policymaking. Hang Fung engaged in design, distribution, wholesale and export of gold and silver jewelry, ornament and corporate giftware. The Group employs over 3,000 staff and its production facilities covers 200,000 square feet in China and Hong Kong. By forming a retail brand network, under ¡¥3D-GOLD¡¦ and ¡¥La Milky Way¡¦ brands, over 50 retails shops are operating in China and Hong Kong.

60. James W. Coote Personal Property in the International Society of Appraisers active in many other gemological and jewelers associations. He has taught gemology at GIA and in http://www.cfmsinc.org/manuals/podp/Speakers/south/coote.htm

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