Course
Diamonds Experience Day
1-Day Discovery Course
All tutors work are professional Gemmologists or Gemmology Trade Experts who are willing to share their expertise and trade secrets with you.
A fun and fascinating day of discovery about Diamonds.
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An informal and fascinating day of discovery about Diamonds.
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With step-by-step guidance you'll handle and view stones through standard gemmology kit and learn fascinating facts about the world of diamonds from an experienced Gemmologist.
​​The tutor will explain the basics about why and how diamond grades differ and what is involved in the polished diamond grading process with regard to how colour, cut and clarity, along with other important factors.
Although this is a wide subject area, this is an ideal introductory course. This course will not make a Gemmologist of you in a day however it has been designed to introduce you to the basics of Diamond Grading and be an enjoyable and fascinating overview suitable for Diamond or Gemmology Enthusiasts or Jewellery Making Beginners.
You will obtain fascinating information about:
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How and where the stones are created
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Why is Colour, Cut, Clarity and Carat important
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The basic principles of Grading
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Diamond Shapes and Anatomy
No previous gemmology experience is required.
A helpful preliminary course for those considering undertaking a Gem-A Diamond Diploma qualification course in future.
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Course Description
Open Date: The recipient chooses their own course date.
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.
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Vat is not applicable
What is the course fee?
See the table below and select your tutor / course location option 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 for teaching or the location of the workshop.
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.
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For Gift Vouchers the date is open so that the voucher recipient can chooses their own course date.
Materials
All materials, gemmology tools and equipment are provided for your use by the tutor during your Experience Day.
Course Location
Tutors & Course Fee
Tutor 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.
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If you are buying a Gift Voucher for someone, the recipient can arrange their own course date to suit.
Booking Information
Payment terms
Payment is required in advance and payments are handled safely and securely by PayPal or BACS invoicing.
Booking Terms
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Once you have booked a cancellation fee of £65 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 another date if you wish.
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Should I need to cancel your course due to unforeseen circumstances I will refund your course fee in full.