Gemstones for Designers, Makers & Jewellers
What you need to know to work with gems and make money
You’ve told us you need a course on gemstones; to give a better customer experience, sell more gemstones, and learn about something you love. You want more knowledge and skills so you can buy, sell and work with gemstones effectively. You don’t want high brow science, expensive equipment and a course that takes years. You want stuff you can do now, with equipment you’ve got, that will make a difference to your business. We’ve listened, we’ve created it … and in fact updated it so it's even better this year.
10 x 1 hour live Zoom webinars
Your own gem kit - Loupe, tongs, scoop and cloth
20 gemstones to work with and keep
Real life gemstone problem solving
Practical skills, advice and knowledge to implement now
Online Community to chat with your class mates
15 minute tea and chat after class for networking and support
The live group webinars covering practical skills, gemstone recognition, and individual queries will take place 10.00am on Wednesdays on these dates. If you can't make class one week, don't worry they will all be recorded and available to re-watch at any time during the course. Dates have been planned meticulously to ensure there is no class during school holidays, there are breaks between classes to practice skills, and to ensure there is time to have a life between!
8th September - Names, meanings, descriptions & law
15th September - How to use a loupe and what to look for - How to recognise artificial, composite and treated materials
22nd September - Crystals & Cuts
29th September - Colour & Cool Stuff!
6th October - Diamond
13th October - Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Aquamarine
20th October - Garnet, Quartz, Topaz & Tanzanite
3rd November - Peridot, Zircon, Opal, Tourmaline, Moonstone
10th November - Pearls & Organic gemstones
17th November - How and where to buy gemstones to get the best deal
Get the support you need to keep going and pass.