GJ210 Master Gemologist Appraiser® Examination

Class Date/Time

Saturday, September 30, 2023
9:00am-12:00pm Central Daylight Time*

*Time subject to change

Registration will close on Friday, September 15, 2023. 

Registration Includes

In-person Attendees

• Electrical outlet for electronic devices/equipment
• Electronic student materials (if applicable)*

*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.

Class Format - In person Offering!

ASA is offering the opportunity for students to attend this event in person. If you plan to attend, we highly encourage you to register today! As a reminder, please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets until you receive your official course confirmation from ASA.  

Continuing Education and Contact Hours 

3 Exam Hours

Exam Description

To earn or retain the Master Gemologist Appraiser certification, GJ209 and GJ210 must be successfully completed at any time within the member's 5-year re-accreditation cycle.  GJ210 is a hands-on practical exam that consists of  the correct identification of loose and mounted stones including diamond and/or diamond simulants.  Diamond(s) are to be graded for color and clarity.  Students must provide or make arrangements for whatever gemological equipment they would like to have for the exam as well as diamond color grading master stones.  Please note, there are additional requirements beyond GJ209 and GJ210 in order to earn or hold the Master Gemologist Appraiser certification and successful completion of the course requirements does not automatically confer the MGA certification.

In order to receive credit for GJ210 all students must submit a 1 item Appraisal Report for review.  The intended use and subject property are up to the student but they should represent the student's best effort.  Reports should be submitted to the GJ Accreditation Specialist at ASA Headquarters or to the course instructor directly.  If an actual client's report is submitted, please redact all of the client's personally identifiable information or obtain a signed release from the client.  The reports will not be graded as "pass/fail"; they will simply be reviewed for conformity to USPAP and ASA GJ Report Writing Standards and constructive suggestions will be offered if appropriate or necessary.  Failure to submit an Appraisal Report in a timely manner will result in the student receiving NO CREDIT for GJ210 and therefore, they will not be eligible for certification or recertification credit for the Master Gemologist Appraiser certification.

Pre-Requisites

The GJ210 MGA Practical Exam is open to any current Master Gemologist Appraisers who will be recertifying their MGA anytime within the next 5 years, any current Accredited Senior Appraiser designated members who wish to earn the MGA certification, and any current Accredited Member or Candidate members who are simultaneously seeking their Accredited Senior Appraiser designation and MGA certification.  Please note that only currently designated Accredited Senior Appraisers may hold the Master Gemologist Appraiser certification.  Also note that there are gemological laboratory requirements to hold the MGA certification that are in addition to completion of GJ209 and GJ210.  More specific requirements are noted in the reaccreditation materials that must also be submitted.

Course Audience

Open to members seeking accreditation, reaccreditation, or advancement to MGA®.

Learning Level 

Advanced

Certificate of Completion

Successful completion of the final exam and report submission is required to receive a formal status notification and a certificate of completion. The certificate will be available to view and/or download via your education dashboard once all required components are completed. 

Please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets until you receive your official course confirmation from ASA.

Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
+1 (504) 525-2500

Located on Canal Street, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is just steps from the buzz of the French Quarter! Refined guest rooms and suites boast plush bedding, spacious work areas, modern technology and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the French Quarter and the Mississippi River. Enjoy easy access to countless New Orleans attractions including the French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, Audubon Aquarium, the Garden District and more!

Special Group Rate:
$199 single/double

Reservation Cutoff Date: Monday, September 4, 2023 (11:59pm ET)

Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. To make hotel reservations online, visit the ASA dedicated hotel reservation site. To make reservations by phone, contact Marriott reservations at +1 888-789-3090 or +1 504-525-2500. Be sure to mention the 2023 ASA International Conference to receive the group rate.

Parking

Self Parking: $35/day

Valet Parking: $48/day (rate as of March 2023).

Electric car charging available on-site.

Travel/Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Transportation

Uber and Lyft
Minimum one-way charge is approximately $35. Service can be accessed via mobile app. Be sure to check pickup locations for your specific arrival terminal. Rates will vary based on traffic conditions.

Taxi
A cab ride costs approximately $36 from the airport to the city center for one or two people and $15 per passenger for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. Prices are subject to change but are regulated by the city. Rates may vary based on traffic conditions.

Rental Car
Nine rental car companies operate at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The MSY Consolidated Car Rental Center is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. Connect to the MSY Rental Car Center using the MSY Rental Car Lot Shuttle. The shuttle takes approximately 15-20 minutes to drive from the terminal to the rental car facility.