Courses and Workshops

IDEAL FOR: Retail professionals or pawnbroking junior sales staff involved in buying or selling loose diamonds or set jewellery.

This hands-on diamond training 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. The course provides 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity.

COST: £275.00 per delegate + VAT

IDEAL FOR: Retail professionals or pawnbroking junior sales staff involved in buying or selling loose coloured gemstones or set jewellery.

This one-day interactive coloured gemstone 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. The course provides 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity

COST: £275.00 per delegate + VAT