JVA Registered Valuer® Conference 2022
For Jewellery and Watch Valuers, Students and industry associates
JVA Registered Valuer® Conference .. Loughborough 9th ~ 11th September 2022
With a combined programme of presentations by some of the world’s finest authorities and the essential hands-on workshop element, the JVA Conference is an education experience and networking opportunity not to be missed! Whether you are just starting out or have been valuing jewellery, watches or silverware for many years, or any stage in between, the JVA conference has something for all abilities.
The JVA is the leading independent association for professional valuers providing the most current, up to date and relevant training for its members, students and those wishing to pursue this fascinating, yet challenging, profession.
During the three-day conference, delegates will be able to attend presentations by leading industry experts, get hands-on practice in relevant and engaging workshops and network with colleagues and friends during the breaks and evening meals.
Holywell Park, situated within Loughborough University, synonymous with the sharing of knowledge, learning and developing skills, complements the JVA perfectly:
- Academic - the essential building blocks for Continuing Professional Development
- Professional - the key attribute required of a JVA Registered Valuer®
- Personal - the unquestionable benefits facilitated by networking with industry colleagues
Leading industry speakers will be attending from the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA, all working together to deliver an engaging, dynamic and memorable Conference from which we will all benefit.
The JVA will be using Holywell Park for the duration of the weekend embracing all main presentations and workshops in addition to lunch and coffee breaks. Professional valuers, aspiring valuers, and students, together with associated industry professionals, will be able to tailor their Conference experience by selecting from a variety of main presentations and hands-on workshops, delivered by experienced and knowledgeable speakers.
We can't wait to welcome you back to Holywell Park in September for what is guaranteed to be another outstanding conference ...
Being able to rub shoulders with so many of your peers and like-minded people left me completely motivated.
I genuinely believe becoming a member of the JVA is one of the best and most important decisions of my career. The JVA conference has only enhanced this decision.
Raymond Morath-Gibbs FGA DGA
The JVA conference is an eclectic mix of industry professionals with a shared attitude to learning and friendly individuals who are generous with their knowledge.
Within moments of arriving I'd already made new 'gem friends', from sharing taxis at the station to sitting next to someone new at dinner. The JVA promotes an inclusive environment which makes networking effortless and most of all FUN!
Jennifer Gait
So we can get everything ready for you ... bookings have now closed, we look forward to seeing you all soon ... please download the Conference Quick Guide below, to find out more please email conference@thejva.org
From Friday 9th September until the conference draws to a close on Sunday 11th September at 6.15pm, we have an exciting programme of talks and workshops lined up designed to suit all abilities.
Lunch and coffee breaks are great networking opportunities where you can be reunited with old friends, make new acquaintances, and build personal and professional relationships that will last a lifetime.
We will be dining in the Burleigh Court Restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings, a time to relax and enjoy the company of your fellow delegates.
For those that may have missed last year, you may want to take a peak here to see what you missed ...
Please welcome our speakers for 2022 ...
'From Pebbles to Princesses'
The Gem Academy
Three things Jewellery Valuers should know about Laboratory-Grown Diamonds
Lalique and his Gemstones
Belsky Diamonds
'Diamond Cutting in the UK, the present and the future'
John C. Benjamin Limited
'At the Sign of the Falcon'; The Life and Work of Henry George Murphy
Sherwood Fine Jewellery
When Art Meets Engineering
Symmetry Gemmological & Valuation Services
'The Challenge of Argyle Pink Diamonds'
Diamonds for Peace
“Diamonds can't fly planes”
An insight into the delivery of a basic rough diamond grading workshop for artisanal diamond miners in rural Liberia
Thank you to our sponsors ........
Diamond Sponsor
We combine the precision of craftsmanshipSM with deep experience to conceive, craft and deliver the very best insurance coverage and service.
Expert insurers of your most valued possessions
From your home, car, and possessions that you care about, you have a lot to protect. And for that, you want a particular kind of protection and level of service, that you know you will receive from a firm that has a century of experience.
Ruby Sponsors
We are the largest firm of specialist jewellery insurance brokers in the UK and have been looking after jewellers and their customers since 1887.
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, or Gem-A, is the world’s longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. Our Gemmology Diploma evolved from the first gem course proposed for the UK jewellery trade in 1908, and our prestigious Gemmology and Diamonds Diplomas — taught in five different languages and 26 countries around the world — are recognised throughout the world.
Sapphire Sponsors
Celsteel Diamond
Celsteel is a third generation diamond dealing company, established in 1952 and run as family concern ever since. We are able to supply diamonds from tiny 0.7mm diamonds up to large GIA certificated stones. As a family company we offer all our customers that personal touch that only a family company like ours can.
Quantum Leap
QL2 is an appraisal software program that runs in your browser and implements the latest, and best, technology continuing to streamline the production of jewellery appraisals for the discerning jeweller and independent appraiser.
Connoisseurs
Connoisseurs, known for its product innovation, has transformed the jewellery care industry with products such as the Jewellery Beauty Wipes and the Diamond Dazzle Stik®, the most successful product launched in the company’s history. A sleek, cosmetic-like pen which makes it easy to clean diamonds and precious gemstone jewellery on the move, it is compact and portable. Twist, Brush and Dazzle!
Fellows
With over 140 years’ experience, Fellows Auctioneers hosts several auctions a month across a variety of departments. Items that go under the hammer range from jewellery, watches, designer handbags to antiques and more. Fellows offers competitive charges to both buyers and vendors, worldwide free delivery, and no-obligation auction valuations.
Emerald Sponsors
Quicktest
Testers and tools for renovation and valuation. We manufacture QUICKTEST and TROYTEST precious metal testers, the ‘industry standard’ used by jewellers, pawnbrokers and gold-buyers throughout the UK. We are experts in testing equipment, we import diamond / gem testers, magnifiers and UV lights. We are the UK agents for the most reliable electronic gold tester.
Adit Fine Minerals
Adit Fine Minerals are specialists in Fine Minerals, Crystals, Decorative Materials and Facet Grade Rough. Marcus McCallum FGA and Charles Bexfield FGA DGA EG, have many years combined experience from all corners of the industry we started Adit Fine Minerals at the beginning of 2021, between us we have many unique skill sets, including a workshop in London for processing rough material.
Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world, as well as the largest auction house founded in the U.S. With more than 1 million online bidder-members registered on HA.com. This loyal and growing community of collectors is a testament to the usefulness of our website, our reputation for professional business practices and our vast expertise in the field of art and collectibles.