GJ202 Foundation II: Appraising Gems & Jewelry for Insurance Scheduling

Class Date/Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, May 15, 2026

11:00am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Class registration will close on Friday, May 1, 2026. We highly encourage those interested in attending to register ASAP so we can confirm the class. In the event we do not meet our registration minimum, the class will be cancelled.

Registration Includes

• Access to virtual zoom sessions will be accessible via education dashboard (login required)
• Electronic student materials*

*All course materials included with your registration are PDF Download Only items made available to students prior to the start of the class and are not for resale or distribution. All downloadable materials are accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once eMaterials have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.

Pre-Requisites

The only prerequisite is some level of understanding of USPAP or IVS and a willingness to learn new concepts.  If you have prior appraisal education, please understand that this course is unlikely to resemble anything you’ve been taught in the past.

For individuals seeking accreditation with ASA, it is strongly recommended that the GJ courses be taken in order starting with GJ201 because the 3 courses build upon each other. For students only seeking to expand their knowledge (i.e. not seeking ASA accreditation), the courses may be taken out of order, however, pre-approval is required for registration. 

ASA members who have previously taken any of the combined Personal Property / Gems & Jewelry (PP/GJ) or Personal Property (PP) courses and wish to register for this course, should understand that the course and the material are completely different. 

Please email education@appraisers.org so we may evaluate your request on a case-by-case basis. 

Required Pre-Course Reading

Prior to the 1^st day of class students are expected to have read and be ready to discuss the following sections in the USPAP 2024 Edition: Preamble, Definitions, Ethics Rule, Competency Rule, Scope of Work Rule, Record Keeping Rule, Standard 7 and Standard 8.

Students are required to have available during class the following texts/documents:

• ASA Personal Property Committee Monographs: # 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7; available via ASA's Shop
• 2024 Edition of USPAP and GRM; hardcopy preferred but digital versions acceptable
• Included with registration – GJ202 Student Manual which includes the GJ Descriptive Elements as an appendix (accessible once manual is available for download)

Class Schedule

(All Times are Eastern Daylight Time, U.S.)

• Session 1 – Monday, May 4, 11:00am - 5:00pm
• Session 2 – Wednesday, May 6, 11:00am - 5:00pm
• Session 3 – Friday, May 8, 11:00am - 5:00pm 
• Session 4 – Monday, May 11, 11:00am - 5:00pm 
• Session 5 – Wednesday, May 13, 11:00am - 5:00pm
• Session 6 – Friday, May 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm (Final Exam)*

*The final exam will be administered and proctored as shown on the scheduled date. Exams are no longer provided in a written format and students MUST have a personal laptop or computer device to complete the secure online exam. For any exam questions or technical/logistic concerns, contact education@appraisers.org. More detailed information will be provided before class concludes.

Please note: Partial credit will not be awarded for this offering. Students must participate in all the live session(s) virtually to complete the course and receive full credit following successful completion of the final exam. The virtual session(s) will not be recorded and/or made available after class.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Class provides 40 ASA CE Instructional Hours (includes the final 3-hour exam)

Additional Information

ASA-accredited members (AM, ASA, FASA) who would like to attend this class will receive a 50% discount. This discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Course Description

This course will provide appraisers with an in-depth understanding and practical application of the essential principles, methodologies and vocabulary to develop and report an appraisal that concludes replacement value.  This is most commonly used for the intended use of insurance scheduling.  The precise meaning and application of USPAP Scope of Work Rule, USPAP Standard 7 and USPAP Standard 8 will form the basis for students to develop and report a gems and jewelry appraisal for insurance scheduling.  Satisfactory completion of the Appraisal Report is an essential and required component of the course.  Students will gain a thorough understanding of when and how to apply the primary approaches to valuation, how to recognize and rank relevant characteristics of specific types of property, practice core concepts of market research and data reconciliation, learn to write a concise narrative report and how to be in conformity with the required elements of a USPAP-compliant and ASA-compliant report. Conducting research, data analysis and reconciliation, and creating the different components of the report will be done as homework and discussed during in-class sessions.  Instructor mentoring will be provided to ensure students understand the processes and are able to complete the final report prior to the deadline.

Important Information

The GJ202 class is presented via a virtual series format and taught live by highly qualified ASA designated instructor(s) over the course of two (2) weeks.  It is intensive, extensive and fast-paced.  Classes will meet virtually with the instructor(s) and engage in discussions, exercises, and post-sessions assignments. To receive credit for the course, students will create a complete Appraisal Report of specific items of jewelry to demonstrate their understanding of and competency in the material presented in class.  To receive credit for GJ202 (40 credit hours) students must attend and participate in all classes, pass the final examination, and submit an acceptable insurance scheduling Appraisal Report within 30 days of the final exam date.

Instructional Methods

Materials will be presented utilizing lecture and visual aids with student understanding enhanced through group discussions of focused assignments that will be completed in-class and between sessions.  The class will be highly interactive and students are encouraged to ask questions at any time.  There are also pre-course reading requirements.

Course Audience

This course in intended for those interested in pursuing a career in appraising gems and jewelry, currently practicing appraisers, and professionals who regularly rely on gem and jewelry appraisals.

Learning Level 

Fundamental

Student Requirements

Students must have the following available for all sessions:

• Laptop or desktop computer with internet and webcam access is required.  
• Telephone access or computer headset with microphone.
• Printed or electronic copy of all student materials (available once eMaterials are posted)

Student must have familiarity with:

• Google Chrome/Firefox Internet browsers.
• Zoom and other similar software platforms.
• To ensure the best webinar experience, test your Zoom audio/video connection on your computer and review the Zoom System Requirements prior to the first day of class.

eMaterials

All course materials included with you registration are PDF Download Only items made available to students prior to the start of the class and are not for resale or distribution. All downloadable materials will be made accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once eMaterials have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.

Accessing eMaterials

eMaterials are provided electronically in PDF format and posted to the class within the education dashboard for all registrants to securely access prior to the start of class. Attendees should come to the class prepared with an electronic or printed copy of all eMaterials to use as a refence during class. PDF course materials are presented in color, are bookmarked, and comment enabled. When opting to print downloadable materials, it is recommended that settings be adjusted to print in black and white (or grayscale) and consider printing double-sided on recycled paper.

Certificate of Completion

A certificate will be available to view and/or download via your education dashboard following successful completion of the course, final exam, report submission and and all required components post-course. 

ASA's Education Foundation recognizes students who choose to invest their time in appraisal studies by providing assistance to students demonstrating a financial need. Please visit the Educational Foundation's webpage for more information and to download an application.