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Eric C. Emms, FGA DGA Ltd  

ericemms@aol.com

07973 725 266

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

 

Gem Quality and Values Workshop.

We have teamed up with Tracey Jukes of e-jewel, a UK loose coloured stone dealer, to offer the first workshop to provide current gem values. For the first part of the workshop Eric will lead you through gem topics such as what is a natural gem? What is Man-made? What is a treatment? Tracey will then look at current gem prices and how supply, treatments and Man-made stones affect values.

Please note this is NOT a gem testing course.

This workshop has proved to be popular and places are limited in order to give maximum benefit to attendees. Attendees will be awarded our Certificate of Attendance at the completion of the course.

 Key Benefits:

  • Add further gem knowledge to your personal develop plan.
  • Learn about current gem qualities and values.
  • Appreciate gem varieties currently available in the market.
  • Understand the current extent of coloured stone treatments and how they affect current gem values.
  • Understand the extent of Man-made stones and their effect on natural gem values.
  • Discussion of current topics of concern to the gem and jewellery industry.
  • Remember: when you know more, you can buy better and sell more!

What is required from you:

While no prior experience or educational qualification is required, some knowledge of handling and examining gems would be advantageous You will need a quality 10x jewellers’ lens (loupe), a pair of stone tweezers and a cleaning cloth. These can be purchased at the course.

Fee: The 2010 fee for our Gem Quality and Values Workshop is £150.00 (includes VAT).

Further information:

See our calendar page for the next course date

Teaching time: 10.00 to 16.00  in Hatton Garden. 

Please speak to Eric Emms on 07973 725 266 or email him on ericemms@aol.com for any further information you may require.

Please read and agree with our terms and conditions and our cancellation policy. Attendance at our course will imply your agreement.

To book a place and pay for the course fee please see here.