The American Society of Appraisers Gems and Jewelry section will be offering classes in May and July.

In May, GJ206: Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques and Standards and a Sepcial Gemological Techniques Presentation by Douglas Garrod, FGA, DGA, will be offered at the Tuscany Suites Hotel in Las Vegas (prior to the JCK Show).

In July, GJ205: Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods and Application will be offered at Hofstra University in Hampstead, N.Y., before Jewelry Camp 2008.

For more information or to register, contact ASA at (800) ASA-VALU or register online by selecting a course at http://www.appraisers.org/education/

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