A Certified Master Appraiser must have met the requirements for Certified Member and, in addition, must have been engaged in the practice of writing gem and jewelry appraisals for at least seven (7) years. A Certified Master Appraiser must have successfully completed the NAJA Appraisal Studies Course as well as the practical appraisal examination. A Certified Master Appraiser must have an NAJA Accredited Gem Laboratory.
A Certified Senior Member must have been previously designated as a Senior Member. A Certified Senior Member must have successfully completed the NAJA Appraisal Studies Course, as well as the practical appraisal examination.
A Certified Member must have been previously designated as a Member. A Certified Member must have successfully completed the NAJA Appraisal Studies Course, as well as the practical appraisal examination.
As a Senior Member, the appraiser must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time appraisal experience and accumulate nineteen (19) points in education.
A Member has fulfilled all requirements for membership and has had a minimum of two years experience as an appraiser as well as gemological and/or trade education.
A prospective member who does not meet any of the other designated membership level requirements may join the Association as a Candidate Member. Candidate Members are students completing their gemological studies or individuals who may not have enough years of experience or sufficient education for Member level. Such members agree to commit to a program of professional training leading to the next highest designation.
