Course
Gems - The Science behind the Stone
1-Day Gemmology Course Series
All tutors work are professional Gemmologists or Gemmology Trade Experts who are willing to share their expertise and trade secrets with you.
Gems - The Science behind the Stone
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On this fascinating course you choose your ONE favourite gemstone and discover fascinating facts about how and where in the world nature forms it.
Get close up and examine your chosen gemstone, with tutor guidance using standard gemmology you will explore the stones it's physical characteristics, properties and obtain a brief introduction to the factors that affect its price.
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Agenda
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Sciences of Gemmology
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Physical properties
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Optical properties
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Gemmological tool and equipment
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Identification
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Valuation
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A highly enjoyable informal day of exploration suitable for everyone.
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Course Description
Course Fee and Course Date
More information
About the Course Fee
A large portion of the course fee quoted is paid to the tutor. because, it’s their experience and expertise that you are paying for.
In addition a there is a small fee for arranging your course which is included in the total course fee.
Vat is not applicable
What is the course fee?
Select your tutor / course location option from the table below to see what your course fee is.
Course fee's quoted are subject to tutor availability.
Why are course fee's different?
Because the course fee is mainly determined by each individual tutor's day rate.
What is the course date?
The course date is for you to decide, subject to tutor availability.
Simply enquire about a couple of preferred course date options and I will check the tutor availability for you.
Course Location
Tutors & Course Fee
Tutor Experience
About the Materials
No materials are required for this course.
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Additional information
Only expert tutors
Tutors
Your tutor will only be an established highly skilled Goldsmith or Jewellery Industry professional.
Practical courses are taught in the workshop of your tutor. This will give you the added benefit of seeing first-hand how they carry-out their own professional trade practise.
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See how their workshop is set up.
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See which tools they find invaluable.
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Find out some of their trade secrets.
Practical Matters
Workshop Hours
Flexible to suit, usually 9.30am to 4.30pm
Lunch is not provided so you'll need to bring a packed lunch to suit your own dietary requirments.
Do you have a question?
Please make a general enquiry, email me or request a Course Information sheet.
The focus is on you
Course content
Courses are individually tailored to suit your skill level and requirements wherever technically possible and feasible in the time allowed on the day of your course, as determined by the tutor.
When making a course enquiry please provide as much information as you can about what you want to acheive on your course.
All your information will better prepare the tutor so that you can obtain the best possible course experience.
How to Book
Choose your date
Decide when you might like your course to take place then "Make a Course Enquiry" and advise your details on the form provided.