Education
Instappraise & NAJA Tie Up: Third Scholarship Unlocks appraisal Mastery For Global Pros
Renewed Partnership Boosts Access To NAJA Certification Pathways and Instappraise Tool
Instappraise, a jewellery appraisal software provider founded in 2019, has renewed and extended its educational partnership with the National Association of Jewellery Appraisers (NAJA), a US-based professional body established in 1981 that focuses on appraisal education, certification, and ethical standards, introducing a third scholarship to widen access to formal appraisal training and reinforce global standards.
The expanded programme now offers three distinct pathways. The first targets non-members with gemmological credentials, providing NAJA membership, access to Lessons 1-5 of the Appraisal Studies Course, and a one-year Instappraise software subscription, valued at $2,070. The second supports existing NAJA members pursuing certification, while the third enables certified members to advance to the Certified Master Appraiser designation, with benefits valued at $1,775.
The initiative responds to rising demand for structured education amid evolving valuation standards and regulatory expectations. Applicants must submit an essay, demonstrate recognised gemmological qualifications, and complete coursework within defined timelines to maintain academic rigour.
Instappraise’s appraisal platform is positioned to support NAJA and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)-compliant reporting through structured documentation and workflow tools, while NAJA continues to anchor professional education and certification.
Applications close on 15 June 2026, with winners to be announced at NAJA’s 66th Annual ACEit Mid-Year Education Conference in August.
Education
GIA To Open London Campus In August, Enrolling Students For Classes Beginning In August 2026
Campus in London’s Canary Wharf Will Place GIA Students In One Of The World’s Most Influential Centers For Luxury and Business.
The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) campus in London is now enrolling students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in London’s Canary Wharf will place GIA students in one of the world’s most influential centers for luxury and business.
The new London campus in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district will offer increased capacity and, for the first time in London, the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus will be conveniently located near transport, cultural and social attractions. Historically, enrolment at GIA’s London campus has included students from more than 50 countries with unique and diverse backgrounds.
GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel said:

“GIA takes great pride in providing premier education through our programs. Our new London campus will allow us to further advance our mission to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by making education more globally accessible and offering the highest quality gem and jewelry education.”
GIA’s London school was established in 2002, providing education in gemmology and jewellery design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
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