HALLMARKING AND DIAMOND SEMINARS

1. Understanding Diamonds

Venue: The Birmingham Assay Office
Time: 10am – 4.30pm  One day course
Presented By: Marie Chalmers FGA DGA

£250 + VAT PER DELEGATE
MAXIMUM OF 4 DELEGATES

Tuesday 24th January 2012
Tuesday 28th February 2012
Tuesday 20th March 2012
Tuesday 15th May 2012
Tuesday 19th June 2012

COURSE OBJECTIVE
This hands on course is intended for retail staff who already have some experience of selling jewellery and precious stones. The one day course will provide an in depth understanding of diamonds improving their confidence when selling.
It gives each delegate a chance to study and observe loose diamonds using a 10x loupe as in retail conditions. Delegates will gain a greater understanding of the 4 C’s and also diamond treatments, simulants and synthetics.

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2. Selling Certificated Diamonds

Venue: The Birmingham Assay Office
Time: 10am – 4.30pm  One day course
Presented By: Marie Chalmers FGA DGA

£250 + VAT PER DELEGATE
MAXIMUM OF 4 DELEGATES

Tuesday 31st January 2012
Tuesday 17th April 2012

COURSE OBJECTIVE
This hands on course is intended for retail staff who already have some experience of selling jewellery and precious stones. The one day course will provide an in depth understanding of diamonds improving their confidence when selling.
It gives each delegate a chance to study and observe loose diamonds using a 10x loupe as in retail conditions. Delegates will gain a greater understanding of the 4 C’s and also diamond treatments, simulants and synthetics.

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3. Identifying Hallmarks & Important Gemstones

Venue: The Birmingham Assay Office
Time: One Day Course: 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Presented By: Marie Chalmers FGA DGA & Sally Hoban BA (Hons)

COURSE FEE: £150 + VAT PER DELEGATE
MAXIMUM of 10 DELEGATES

Tuesday 27th March 2012
Tuesday 22nd May 2012

Course Objective
This introductory one day training course covers various aspects of the jewellery trade to help give retail staff confidence in assessing an item of new, second-hand or antique jewellery. It includes interactive sessions on handling and examining gemstones. At the end of the course each delegate will have a basic knowledge of how to assess an item’s component parts and be aware of potential imitations.

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4. Understanding Coloured Gemstones

Venue: The Birmingham Assay Office
Time: One Day Course: 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Presented By: Marie Chalmers FGA DGA

COURSE FEE: £250 + VAT PER DELEGATE
MAXIMUM of 4 DELEGATES

Tuesday 21st February 2012
Tuesday 12th June 2012

Course Objective
This one day interactive training course takes an in depth look at some of the most important coloured stones used in jewellery, including sapphires, rubies, emeralds and tanzanite. Delegates will gain a good commercial understanding of these stones and the key selling points for each one. A practical session looking at gemstones will give participants greater confidence in identifying coloured stones and their imitations. This course is an excellent refresher for those with some experience, or a good starting point for delegates who are new to assessing or selling coloured gemstones.

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NB: Return all forms by Post to:
PO Box 151 The Assay Office, Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 1SB

Please see the gallery below taken from some of our recent Training Seminars

Both one day courses are intended for retailers and will deliver the knowledge need to make sensible observations using a 10x loupe.

For more information and to book a place call 0871 871 6020 or email gem@theassayoffice.co.uk