How to become a valuer ?

[dancingirl]

Hi,

Does anyone know how can I learn to become a jewellery valuer ?

I have this uncanny ability to detect the smallest of flaws in every object and thought 'Wow, I can probably be a great valuer'

Btw, I'm based in Australia.

 

[Elvawith]

I'm no expert but As far as I am aware you would probably need to start with some kind of gemologist training with a reputable association like the GIA.
Then you would have to get your appraisal certificate. I'm pretty sure it takes years of experience maybe starting of in jewelry retail?

I think its one of those careers that you will constantly have to learn and be on the ball.

Its not something you can learn over night thats for sure.

 

[aquarius4u]

there is actually a diamond forum site that for sure can give you tons of input. google pricescope. hope this helps..

 

[chaz]

Yes,as Elvawith says,it takes years.I got my FGA,DGA and then needed 5 years trade experience before I could even think about going for it.In the end my diamond and gem qualifications gave me enough of a springboard to work from,and as I worked in retail and loved it,I did'nt want to become purely a valuer.I still did valuations,but my other stuff covered me to make an appraisal on a legal document in case it was ever contested in court etc.So I never did it.
Being in the trade though,I did see some fascinating stuff,I did'nt have to be strictly a valuer to still be able to admire some truly gorgeous stuff that came in!!

 

[Leelee]

I think that sounds like a wonderful career to choose, but I have no idea how one goes about pursuing it.

It's ironic you brought this up, b/c for about a year now, I've been thinking that I should have been in the jewelery business. I can't believe I never thought of it back in my younger days when I could have made a go of it.