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COURSE

Gemstone or Glass - What are you Buying?
 

1-Day Private Tuition Course

All tutors work are professional Gemmologists or Gemmology Trade Experts who are willing to share their expertise and trade secrets with you.

 

Course Description

A Course specially designed for those who are interested in buying gemstones but have little or no knowledge in the area. This course provides basic guidance on identification indicators for confirming a gemstone you purchase is real. A variety of stones are examined as part of the observational process. A very useful course for anyone whose business involves gemstones.

 

Whilst this course does not endeavour to make a Gemmologist of you in one day, it is surprising how much you can learn in a limited amount of time.

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  • Observation techniques for colour, brightness, damage, light dispersion

  • How to use a 10x Lens and techniques for holding  a stone

  • Other useful simple Gemmological Instruments

  • A brief introduction to Synthetic stones

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​This course has been designed to be a useful for Jewellery Makers, Jewellery Retailers, Gemstone enthusiasts or Buyers.

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No previous knowledge of Gemmology is required.

Gemstone or Glass? 1-day observational and identifiction course
Tutor Options 
Course Location
Tutors & Course Fee
Tutor Experience

Birmingham Jewellery Quarter or Coventry

Course Fee available upon request

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Vat not applicable

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Additional Information

What is the course date?

The course date is set by you, so that you can undertake a tuition session at your convenience.

 

All dates / times of course sessions are subject to tutor availability.

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Start time are generally 10am GMT London Time but this can be adjusted slightly to suit.

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About the Course Fee

A large portion of the course fee quoted is paid to the tutor, because, it’s their expertise that you pay for.

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Where there is a selection of tutors,  course, fee's may vary due to individual tutor requirements for teaching.

 

In addition a there is a small fee for arranging your course which is included in the total course fee.

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Payment

Course fee payment is required in advanced by BACS Bank Transfer invoice or IBAN for international students.

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Vat/Tax is not applicable

About Tuition

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No Materials are required for this course, the tutor will provide all tools and gemstone materials.

 

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This Course has an adapted online theory version

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Interested?

Make a Course Enquiry

 

  • Advise your details on the form provided.

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  • At this stage this is just an enquiry with no obligation to book. 

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Booking Information

Payment Terms

Payment is required in advance and payments are handled safely and securely by BACS Bank Transfer invoicing (IBAN for International students.

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Instalments

Some courses are available to pay in instalments, whereby a non-refundable deposit is required to book your course date. Please ask for details if this is of interest to you.

 

Booking Terms

  • Once you have booked a cancellation fee of £75*  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.

 

  • 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. 

 

  • Should we need to cancel your course due to unforeseen circumstances we will refund your course fee in full.

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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. £75 applies to a standard one day course.

Question?

If you haven't found the information you are looking for or you want to ask a question about a course please make an enquiry.

 

Or you may text  a question to Dawn on 07703 287640

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