COURSE
1-Day Private Gemstone Experience
Gemmology Course | Private Tuition
All tutors work are professional Gemmologists or Gemmology Trade Experts who are willing to share their expertise and trade secrets with you.
Course Description
Spend a day discovering the beauty of a coloured gemstone with a fully personalised introduction tailored to your interests.
This private, one-to-one experience offers a unique opportunity to explore a single gemstone of your choice in its rough and cut state, under the guidance of an experienced professional gemmologist.
​​​Through hands-on learning, you’ll handle and examine real stones using standard gemmological tools, gaining practical insight into their unique characteristics. Step by step, you’ll build confidence in observing key features such as carat, cut, clarity, and colour, while also exploring where gemstones come from and how their origins influence their appearance.
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Course includes:
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Hands-on examination of a real coloured gemstone
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Correct handling of a gemstone and use of a 10x loupe
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Introduction to basic gemmological instruments
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Understanding carat, cut, clarity, and colour
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Introduction to gemstone origins and formation
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Basic introduction to heat treatments
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Basic introduction to synthetic and imitation stones.
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While this one-day experience won’t make you a professional gemmologist, it offers a fascinating and accessible foundation—ideal for gemstone buyers, jewellery makers, retailers, or anyone with a curiosity for these natural treasures.
No prior gemmology experience is required.
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Tutor Options
All tutors work as professional jewellers, Goldsmiths, Designers or are Jewellery Industry specialists who are willing to share their expertise and trade secrets with you.
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Additional Course Information
What is the course date?
All private tuition courses are arranged upon request on a date to suit you, subject to tutor availability.
We will provides some course dates for you to choose from or you can ask about a course date or day of the week preference.
About the Course Fee
Courses are priced individually because the course fee is based upon the fee a tutor charges to take a day out their trade works to teach.
About Materials
Gem Materials and equipment for practice are loaned by the tutor during the day.
Booking/Payment Information
Payment is required in advance and payments are handled safely and securely by BACS Bank Transfer invoicing (IBAN SWIFT or PayPal for International students).
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Installments
Some courses are available to pay in installments, whereby a non-refundable deposit is required to book your course date. Please ask for details if this is of interest to you.
Booking Information
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Once you have booked a cancellation fee of *£120 will be deducted from your refund if you cancel your course up to and including 14 days prior to the start of the course once your payment has been received.
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Cancellations received within 14 days of the course date are not eligible for a refund, however you may re-arrange your course for one other date if you wish.
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Should we need to cancel your course due to unforeseen circumstances we will refund your course fee in full.
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Please note, travel and accommodation booked is not eligible for a refund/reimbursement, if you are worried about this we recommend you contact your own Insurer for advice.
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* Amount is variable depending on the duration and type of the course. When you enquire, out quote reply will provide the actual cancellation amount applicable.
* Applies only to a standard one day course only.
