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We offer the following short practical gem courses:
1. Practical Diamond Grading Course: learn about the quality and value of diamonds.
2. Three-day Coloured Stones Course: see the range of colours and varieties of gems.
3. Two-day Rough Diamond to Polished Diamond Course: know how to assess uncut diamonds and grade faceted gems.
4. Gem Values and Quality Workshop: learn the current prices of natural and treated coloured stones and the elements of coloured gem quality.
5. One Day Master Classes in Gem Inclusions: marvel at “Nature’s birthmarks” in gems.
6. One Day Gem and Jewellery Knowledge Workshop: learn the secrets of buying diamonds and precious gem set jewellery.
1. PRACTICAL DIAMOND GRADING COURSE
We offer regular practical diamond grading courses in Hatton Garden . This two-day course will be of interest to all who have an interest in the beauty and value of polished diamonds and want to learn more. You will answer these two fundamental questions: ‘Is it real?” and “How much is it worth?”
Please note this course does NOT cover the topic of rough (uncut) diamonds. If you are interested in learning about rough diamonds our Rough-to-Polished diamond course will be of interest.
All our courses are popular and places are restricted in order to give maximum benefit to attendees. Attendees will be awarded our Certificate of Attendance at the completion of the course.
Key Benefits
* Learn to identify and grade diamonds like a professional.
* Understand the terms used by the industry to describe diamond quality.
* Understand and identify diamond treatments (e.g. laser drilling and fracture-filling).
* Identify simulants (e.g. CZ and moissanite) and gem-quality synthetic (man-made) diamonds.
* Discussion of current topics of concern to the gem and jewellery industry.
* Gain a short ‘taster’ for those considering a career in the gem and jewellery industry.
* A revision for those with any degree of grading experience.
* Advice on further gem education.
* Consultation on diamond-related subjects.
What is required from you?
No prior experience or educational qualification is required. 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.
Course Dates and Fee
13th – 14th March, 2012, in Hatton Garden, London, 10.00 – 16.00: Course fee: £395.00 (includes VAT). Book This Course
Further information
If you have any further questions or would like more information, please call Eric Emms direct on 07973 725 266 or email us on ericemms@aol.com
2. COLOURED STONES COURSE
We offer regular practical coloured stones courses in Hatton Garden. This three-day course will be of interest to all who wish to learn more of the variety, beauty and value of precious stones. Two days are spent examining the different gem varieties and qualities in our teaching room in Hatton Garden and the third day is spent admiring the gem collections at the museums of South Kensington. Please note this is not a gem testing course. All our courses are popular and are limited to twelve in order to give maximum benefit to attendees. Attendees will be awarded our Certificate of Attendance at the completion of the course.
Key Benefits * Learn how to use simple tools to discern gem quality. * Learn to appreciate the gem varieties – there is more on offer than sapphire, ruby and emerald!. * Understand the extent of coloured stone treatments and how they affect gem value. * Understand the extent of Man-made stones and their effect of gem values. * A visit to the Natural History Museum and the Victoria & Albert museum to view the exceptional gem specimens. * Understand the terms used by the industry to describe precious stone colours and qualities. * Discussion of current topics of concern to the gem and jewellery industry. * Gain a short ‘taster’ for those considering a career in the gem and jewellery industry or those with a passion for gems! * Advice on further gem education. * Consultation on precious stone subjects.
What is required from you? No prior experience or educational qualification is required. 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 if you wish.
Course Details and Fee
17th – 19th April 2012, in Hatton Garden and South Kensington, London, 10.00 – 16.00: Course fee: £455.00 (includes VAT). Book This Course
Further information If you have any further questions or would like more information then call Eric Emms direct on 07973 725 266 or email us at ericemms@aol.com
3. ROUGH DIAMONDS TO POLISHED DIAMONDS COURSE
This two-day course will be of interest to all who have an interest in rough (uncut) diamonds, polished (faceted) diamonds and the diamond industry. The first day is devoted to rough diamonds and polished diamonds are considered on the second day.
All our courses are popular and are limited to eight in order to give maximum benefit to attendees. Attendees will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance at the completion of the course.
Key Benefits
* Gain a basic understanding of rough diamonds and the global diamond industry.
* Obtain a practical grounding in the recognition and handling of the various rough crystal shapes, qualities and colours.
* Learn the theory of rough diamond valuations.
* Learn to price parcels of rough diamonds.
* See how the price of rough relates the price of polished diamonds in today’s marketplace.
* Learn how the Kimberley Process works and the documents needed and the procedures to be followed to export/import rough diamonds
* Learn to identify and grade polished diamonds like a professional.
* Understand the terms used by the industry to describe polished diamond quality.
* Understand and identify polished diamond treatments (laser drilling and fracture-filling).
* Identify simulants (eg CZ and moissanite).
* Understand topics of concern to the diamond industry.
* Gain a short ‘taster’ for those considering a career in the rough diamond industry.
* We can consult on most diamond-related subjects.
What is required from you?
No prior experience or educational qualification is required. 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.
Course Details and Fee
12th – 13th June, 2012, in Hatton Garden, London, 10.00 – 16.00: Course fee: £519.00 (includes VAT). Book This Course
Further information
If you have any further queries or would like more information then call Eric Emms direct on 07973 725 266 or email us at ericemms@aol.com
4. GEM VALUES AND QUALITY WORKSHOP
We have teamed up with Tracey Jukes of e-jewel, a UK-based coloured stone dealer, to offer the first workshop to provide current coloured stones values. For the first part of the workshop Eric Emms will lead you through the current state of natural and treated gems and how quality is judged. Tracey Jukes will look at current coloured stones prices and how demand/supply, gem treatments and Man-made stones affect wholesale prices. Please note this is not a gem testing course. Yo will handle many gem varieties and treatments. This workshop is popular and places are limited to six 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 or professional development plan.
* Learn about current coloured stone qualities and values.
* Appreciate gem varieties currently available in the market. What is hot and what is not.
* 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.
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.
Course Details
27th March, 2012, in Hatton Garden, London, 10.00 – 16.00: Course fee: £195.00 (includes VAT). Book This Course.
Further information
If you have any further queries or would like more information please call Eric Emms direct on 07973 725 266 or email us at ericemms@aol.com
5. GEM INCLUSIONS MASTER CLASS
Please do not consider flaws in gems as being unattractive! They are inclusions that you should think of as birth marks telling us of the gem’s creation. They can be as compelling as the colour and sparkle of the gem!
Following requests from attendees of coloured stones courses, we are delighted to offer this one-day Master Class on gem inclusions.
Topics to be covered on the day:
Practical demonstration using 10x lens and gemmological microscope the inclusions seen in examples of:
* Diamond and its simulants
* Ruby
* Sapphire
* Emerald
* Garnet
* Topaz
* Tourmaline
You will have time to examine the inclusions of your own gem-set jewellery!
Our Master Classes are limited to four in order to give maximum benefit to attendees. Attendees will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance at the completion of the course.
Key Benefits
* Learn of the inclusions within gems.
* Understand how inclusions affects quality and value.
* Learn how the origin of some gems can be established through studing inclusions.
* Identify a number of natural gems, treated gems and synthetic gems by knowing their typical inclusions.
What is required from you?
A small amount of gem experience and knowledge. Those you have attended a short course on coloured stones presented by Eric Emms or other providers, and have an interest in the internal world of gemstones will benefit from the course. You will need a 10x loupe, a pair of tweezers and a gem cloth. If necessary these can be purchased at the course.
Further information
Next course dates are being arranged so please call for further details.
If you have any further queries or would like more information then call Eric Emms direct on 07973 725 266 or email us at ericemms@aol.com
6. GEM AND JEWELLERY KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOP
Our new one day workshop: held in the heart of the UK jewellery industry in Hatton Garden, a day of handling gem-set jewellery, learning what to look for in quality and value in jewellery. Ask questions – learn from specialists. Bring your own pieces (maximum 3 items) and know more!
Who would benefit?
Consumers considering purchasing diamonds and gem-set jewels.
The day will cover the following topics:
* Diamonds: how quality and price are judged- size is not everything! Round and other shapes; modern and antique cuts.
* Coloured gems: overview of colour palate and gem varieties. There are more gems than ruby, sapphire and emerald! We shall discover how quality and value are determined.
* Hallmarks: what they mean.
* How jewels are valued: what to look for and methods to determine value.
These are hands-on sessions. Attendees will learn how to examine jewels with a jeweller’s lens and handle a variety of gemstones and jewellery in a secure, comfortable environment under the guidance of Eric Emms and Steven Jordan, who have been examining, handling, grading and valuing gems and jewellery for many decades.
What is required from you?
No prior experience or educational qualification is required.
Course Details and Fee
28th March, in Hatton Garden, London, 10.00 – 16.00: Course fee: £235.00 (includes VAT). Book This Course
Further information
please contact: Eric Emms, FGA DGA 07973 725 266 or ericemms@aol.com Steve Jordan, FGA DGA stevenjordan@btinternet.com
OTHER COURSES
In association with leading UK educational organisations we continue to offer a number of gem courses.
The 2012 dates for our One-Day Diamond Courses for Pawnbrokers being held in Manchester and London organised by the National Pawnbrokers’ Association have been announced. Please phone the NPA on 08456 120 640 for further information and visit their website to book a place.
Des Milligan, CEO of the NPA writes “Eric Emms trains members of the National Pawnbrokers Association to grade diamonds. We ask all delegates to give us feedback and we have never had a negative report. Every one of them has said that the standard of training was either very good or excellent. If you want to learn how to grade diamonds Eric Emms is one of the UK’s best teachers and makes a complex subject sound simple.”
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