(PRESS RELEASE) For decades, hundreds of thousands of gemstone professionals and hobbyists have made the trip to the Tucson Gem shows, often spending weeks, to discover the latest gemological news, market trends, inspirational jewelers, marketing tips, appraisal dos and don’ts and to research prices. This year’s NAJA Tucson Conference features all that and more in one event!
Tucson 2026 marks NAJA’s 65th ACE IT Conference, which will be held January 30 thru February 1st at the Tucson Convention Center. The conference follows the optional practical hands-on workshop Friday, January 30, 2026 and feature two full days of presentations and hands-on sessions. The robust line-up of experts was invited to present on topics of timely interest for NAJA members.
For the 2026 Tucson Conference, we’ve tapped some longtime favorites of the association and also some new stars to provide attendees with relevant information through hands-on workshops, presentations and plenty of Q&A, that each member can take back and employ immediately in their business practices.
Here’s a quick look at what’s on tap for Tucson:
Friday:
- Optional Event: Expert Witness Workshop! On the Stand: Expert Witness Techniques for Jewelry Appraisers ● Robert James, FGA
Saturday:
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- Platinum Unveiled: Properties, Hallmarks and Appraisal Considerations ● Jenny Luker
- Beauty, Value, and the Power of Gemcutting ● Justin Prim
- Certified Hybrid Master Sets – Concept, Assembly, and Availability Details ● Guy Borenstein, FGA
- Colored Stones – Their Market and Price Trends ● Stuart Robertson, GG
- The Landmark Changes at Tiffany ● Lauren Abramowitz, GIA GG
- Taking the Fear out of Watch Appraisals Workshop ● Robert James, FGA
Sunday:
- History of Platinum ● Duncan Parker, FGA
- Our Changing Industry ● Harold Dupuy, FGA
- Surprising Facts about Pearls You May Not Know ● Renee Newman, GIA GG
- The Luminescence of Diamond – The Science, Beauty, and Applications of a Little Understood Phenomenon ● Thomas
- Hainschwang, PhD
- Through the Lens: Discovering the Secret Worlds Within Gemstones ● Sammantha Maclachlan, FGA
- Eggs and Hammers: Art Deco Jewelry Innovation ● Celine Rose David, FGA
Brochure and registration – https://najaappraisers.com/event/65th-aceit/
Final program is subject to change.
For more information or to register please contact:
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director
Phone +1 718.896.1536
Email: [email protected]
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