Eric C. Emms, FGA DGA Ltd  

ericemms@aol.com

07973 725 266

34 Ely Place, Suite H 4th Floor, London EC1N 6TD, UK

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Page updated on 27 July, 2010

Week-end Diamond Grading Courses in 2010

We are holding courses in October and December.

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Three-day Coloured Stones Courses in 2010

Our courses are running in September and November.

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One Day Master Class in Gem Inclusions

Marvel at the internal world of gemstones! We are delighted to be able to hold a Sunday Master Class where a small number of attendees will see through a gem microscope, video screen and 10x lens the fascinating and beautiful internal features of diamonds and coloured stones. The Master Class will be in Hatton Garden.

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Gem Values and Prices courses 

In 2010 I am offering a number of short practical gem courses that push beyond my core course content of gem quality, identity and beauty.  Acting on feed-back from past course attendees I am delighted to announce a new one-day event for retailers and valuers:  

In partnership with Tracy Jukes, a leading UK gem dealer, I will present a one day workshop on “Gem Qualities and Values”.  During a day of handling coloured stones, I will lead attendees through topics such as current gem treatments and the latest simulants and synthetics and how gem quality is judged. Tracy will discuss current values of commercially important gems, how treatments affect value and what determines current fluctuations in gem prices.  

Next date: Oct 25th 2010. Course fee: £150. You can book and pay here.

Two-day Rough Diamond to Polished Courses in 2010

Responding to demand from enquirers we are delighted to announce a new rough diamond course. We have devised this rough diamond to polished course in association with DiaNet, the UK diamond consultancy. The two-day course will be held in Hatton Garden. 

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Diamond Courses for Retailers

Our Mid-week Two-day Diamonds and Diamond Grading Courses for Retailers will be held in the City of London and hosted by the NAG. Please see our calendar page for the dates.

One Day Diamond Courses for Pawnbrokers

Our Diamond Course For Pawnbrokers arranged with the National Pawnbrokers' Association. Please see our calendar page for dates.

Evening Diamond Grading Courses

We teach these courses hosted by Holts Academy of Jewellery. Please see here for details and for  other diamond courses we are teaching at the Academy.

Recent attendee comments about our gem courses

"Really good day (Gem Quality & Values workshop). It was nice meeting you and Tracy. I learnt lots about current treatments and pricing issues which wasn't available on the FGA course! Very informative and helpful. I have been eyeing up the gemstone inclusion course you do...". Dominic, retailer, Caterham, July '10.

"Thanks for a very interesting day (Gem Quality & Values workshop) yesterday, it was very useful to build my knowledge on an ever increasing industry". Daisy C., retailer, Corsham, July, '10.

Many thanks for an excellent, inspiring and fun day (Gem Quality & Values workshop)" Julian R., retailer, Goole, July '10.

"Just a quick message to say thank you. Thanks to your (Practical Diamond Grading) course I managed to secure a trainee jeweller's job and better wages in Hatton Garden. Thank you once again." Russell M., retailer, (now in) London, May '10.

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for a very interesting and informative weekend (Coloured Stones course). My head is buzzing with names of gems and terms used for inclusions etc....Your courses are a marvelous opportunity to compare stones and you provide answers to so many questions". Caroline A., auctioneer, Apr '10.

"If anyone is thinking of brushing up on their gem values knowledge and also on the latest in-filling (borosilicate and glass), bulk diffusion, etc. And how to identify these stones, then I whole heartedly recommend Eric Emms' and Tracy Jukes' gem Values course (Gem Qualities & Values workshop) - IT IS EXCELLENT! And no, I am not getting a commission." David F., retailer and valuer, Salisbury, Apr '10.

"Eric and Tracy! Thank you very much - superb samples backed up with incredible knowledge on the values and qualities of natural, treated and synthetic gemstones!" Shirley M., valuer, Windsor, Apr '10.

"And thanks also for taking a very enjoyable (diamond grading) course - I have learnt a lot in the past six weeks. I am pleased to report that (a jeweller) has kindly offered to have me at their salon...hopefully I will dazzle them all with my new found knowledge" Anna S., hobbyist, London, Apr '10.

"Really enjoyed the (diamond grading) course" Melanie R., hobbyist, London, Apr '10.

"I really enjoyed my day (Gem Inclusion Master Class) with you - thank you very much" Alice S., auctioneer, London, Mar '10.

"I had a thoroughly enjoyable time on the 3-day (coloured stones) gem course. I have been inspired by the course and my new found knowledge of gem stones. I especially enjoyed the morning we spent (in a gem merchant's office) and looking at the museums' collections, it really helped reaffirm the theory learnt over the weekend" Charlotte D-S., hobbyist, London, Feb '10.

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