About

The JVA is the only independent association for professional valuers, jewellery professionals and insurers, providing the most current, up to date and relevant training for its members and students and those wishing learn more about our fascinating industry.

We appreciate attending a conference is a huge investment, both in terms of your time and financially too ... so each year we take your feedback and build on the success of previous years.

We tailor our conference to ensure you gain the maximum benefit from your investment whether you are a valuer, jeweller, auctioneer or insurer - maximise your investment by choosing the workshops that will benefit you, and your business, on a daily basis, join leading experts for a range of exceptional seminars, presentations ... during breaks and evenings, enhance your experience with essential networking opportunities available to you.

The JVA Conference .. a valuable investment.

Days

Speakers

Sessions

6. - 8. September, 2024 | Holywell Park Conference Centre, Holywell Way, Loughborough, UK

JVA Conference 2024

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Speakers

Alberto Scarani

Magilabs

Mikko Åström

Magilabs

Stuart Robertson

President Gemworld International

Duncan Parker

Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers

Charles Bexfield

Charles Bexfield FGA DGA Ltd.

Helen Molesworth

Jill Burgum

Executive Director, Fine Jewelry Heritage Auctions

Sia Åkerlund

Head of High-End Jewellery Pantbanken Sverige

Julia Griffith

The Gem Academy

Alistir Tait

Alistir Wood Tait Ltd.

Andrew Lamputt

Andrew Lamputt, Silversmith & Jeweller

Clare Blatherwick

Clare Blatherwick Jewellery

Lola Rafieva

Bentley & Skinner

Adrian Hailwood

The Watch Scholar

Jenny Rutherford

JR Marketing Communications

Kerry Gregory

Gemmology Rocks

Gareth Brown

Clarity Valuations

Charles Silverton

Managing Director Silverton Diamonds

Jason Williams

GF Williams

Karra Ellison

Crystal Clear Valuations

Sonia Butler

Richmond & Butler

Patricia Law

Mark Griffin

Griffin Of London

Darren Sherwood

Sherwood Jewellery & Mr Sherwood

Michael Inkpen

Michael Inkpen FGA Ltd

Pat Daly

Gem-A

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Rui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA

Paula Grenney

Business Operations Manager Guild of Valuers & Jewellers

Craig O'Donnell

Birmingham Assay Office

Marie Brennan

Commercial Manager Birmingham Assay Office

Shirley Mitchell

Shirley Mitchell FGA DGA Ltd

Lesley Skinner

Louis Abrahamson

Accreditation Panel

Lee-Ona Long

Charlotte Harris

Chubb Insurance

Al Gilbertson

Christopher Beaman

Technical Account Manager Chubb Insurance

Raphael Boivin

Founder Instappraise

Program

Stages

Burleigh Court

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Welcome Drinks

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dinner

7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Stephenson

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Welcome all

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

An Introduction to Jewellery Forensics

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Al Gilbertson

Spectroscopy applications for diamonds and coloured stones

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Alberto Scarani

Introduction to Treasures Colloquium

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Influential Designers in Gold

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Jill Burgum

Brunel

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Fluorescence spectroscopy, screening and gem testing

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Murdoch

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

UK Hallmarking Explained

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Marie Brennan

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Kelvin

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Gem Identification in Decorative Art Museums

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Arkwright

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

CHUBB : Insuring Jewellery Collections

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Pascal

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

This or That: The value of similar gems

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Charles Bexfield

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Marconi

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

RI Results with the Speed of Light

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Kerry Gregory

Coffee

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

JVA Conference 2024

Diamond

Ruby

Sapphire

Emerald

Alberto Scarani

Mikko Åström

Stuart Robertson

Duncan Parker

Charles Bexfield

Helen Molesworth

Jill Burgum

Sia Åkerlund

Julia Griffith

Alistir Tait

Andrew Lamputt

Clare Blatherwick

Lola Rafieva

Adrian Hailwood

Jenny Rutherford

Kerry Gregory

Gareth Brown

Charles Silverton

Jason Williams

Karra Ellison

Sonia Butler

Patricia Law

Mark Griffin

Darren Sherwood

Michael Inkpen

Pat Daly

Rui Galopim de Carvalho

Paula Grenney

Craig O'Donnell

Marie Brennan

Shirley Mitchell

Lesley Skinner

Louis Abrahamson

Accreditation Panel

Lee-Ona Long

Charlotte Harris

Al Gilbertson

Christopher Beaman

Raphael Boivin

Program

Choose date

Burleigh Court

Registration

Lunch

Coffee

Coffee

Welcome Drinks

Dinner

Stephenson

Registration

Lunch

Welcome all

An Introduction to Jewellery Forensics

Spectroscopy applications for diamonds and coloured stones

Introduction to Treasures Colloquium

Coffee

Coffee

Influential Designers in Gold

Brunel

Registration

Lunch

Coffee

Fluorescence spectroscopy, screening and gem testing

Coffee

Murdoch

Registration

Lunch

Coffee

UK Hallmarking Explained

Coffee

Kelvin

Registration

Lunch

Coffee

Gem Identification in Decorative Art Museums