{"title":"Gem ID for Life!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gem-id-cardiff-2026","title":"Gem ID for Life Course - Cardiff 2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you need to be able to identify gemstones quickly and easily? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to be able to recognise client's stones? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't have the time or money for a full gemmology diploma?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course is for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith five, hands-on, practical day classes, you will learn the key skills to enable you to accurately identify common and commercial gemstones. \u003cem\u003e(yes, in just 5 days! - we've taught many people like you successfully already)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou'll get a bit of the theory of gemmology, \u003cem\u003e(but not in a boring, hard to understand fashion)\u003c\/em\u003e, so know why and how it all works. But mostly you will be learning through doing; handling hundreds of gemstones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou'll be taught by Kerry, who is brilliant!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e‘At work I use the practical gemmology you taught me, not only is my gemmology better because of you, so is my confidence.’ - Sharon Davies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBrilliant at gem testing \u003cem\u003e(having tested thousands of gemstones for decades). \u003c\/em\u003eBrilliant at teaching, she\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a qualified adult education teacher, but more importantly she gets things across in a way anyone can understand and is an inspiring and motivating mentor. \u003cem\u003e( So not only are we good with gems, we're good at educating people too).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur Gem ID For Life course is proudly ATHE endorsed, a mark of quality that recognises our high standards in course design, delivery, and learner experience. It confirms that our training is current and expertly led. Every participant receives an attendance certificate from ATHE showing that they have completed the programme. (It has a very exciting holographic sticker on!)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Dates and times: \u003c\/strong\u003e 09:00, for 09:30 start (grab a quick coffee first!) until 16:30\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDay 1\/5 - Wednesday 16th September\u003cbr\u003eDay 2\/5 - Thursday 17th September\u003cbr\u003eDay 3\/5 - Friday 18th September\u003cbr\u003eDay 4\/5 - Tuesday 22nd September\u003cbr\u003eDay 5\/5 - Wednesday 23rd September\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe have also added a \"just in case\" day on Thursday 24th Spetember, if anyone needs a little more time to do their skill validation!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan't make this course? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe're putting more dates and locations on. Simply fill out our very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/gemmologyrocks.com\/pages\/gem-id-interest\" href=\"https:\/\/gemmologyrocks.com\/pages\/gem-id-interest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equick form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1DBKKsxY7SbKAvrcSHrv2Rg4y9ut\" href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1DBKKsxY7SbKAvrcSHrv2Rg4y9ut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and tell us when and where best suits you, and we will try and put on a class near you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur course dates are not selected randomly! They are to give you the best experience. There is time in between classes for knowledge to sink in, and for you to practice. On weeks when we have no class you will be given stones to take home and practice with to keep up your learning and hone your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe asked past attendees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eWould you recommend this course to others? \u003c\/strong\u003e100% said yes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWould you return to Gemmology Rocks for another course?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% said yes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDid you enjoy your course?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% said yes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWas the course good value for money?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% said yes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rebecca Oldfield -\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rebeccaoldfield.co.uk\/creativecoachhousecardiff\"\u003e The Creative Coach House\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Fkm9667g57wS5UNb6\"\u003eFind it on google maps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJust outside the centre of Cardiff, with plenty of free onsite parking, great transport links, local shops, and a beautiful historic location, Rebecca's studio is the perfct place to learn. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a practical course for practical people. There is no essay writing or long written exams. There is skills and doing. You prove you can do it (mostly to yourself!) by doing practical gemmology. The real skills you need to do what you want, and quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach day commences with coffee and chat, followed by a lesson and hands-on learning. By the end of each day, you will have mastered a new tool and the skills necessary for identifying different aspects of gemstones. On the final day, we bring all these skills together and identify gemstones like a real gemmologist!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay One: Obligatory Observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay Two: Practical Polariscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay Three: Rule the Refractometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay Four: Successful Spectroscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay Five: Total Testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe course programme and schedule have been carefully put together, so there is enough time to cover all we need, as well as time in between for the knowledge to sink in, for you to practice and for it to become long-term learning. We have also made sure no classes are during school holidays!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee full details of each day below in the Full Schedule.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrice: £1950 \u003c\/b\u003e(inc VAT)\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay in up to 6 instalments! \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(*Just select Gem ID Payment plan at checkout and we'll split your payments for you)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis includes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 days tuition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshments all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of all stones and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources and hand outs (Handy to keep for when you go solo!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003eYou can also add a full gem kit, that we have spent \u003cem\u003eyears\u003c\/em\u003e putting together. It does the job but is affordable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrice: £750 \u003c\/b\u003e(inc VAT)\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e*you get a £75 discount as our student\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd you can pay in up to 6 instalments too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything you need to do Gemmology! (*Including Blu tac!): \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper cool case to carry everything \u003cbr\u003eLoupe \u003cbr\u003eScoop \u003cbr\u003eCloth \u003cbr\u003eTweezers \u003cbr\u003eDesktop Polariscope \u003cbr\u003eTaylor-Gregory Conoscope \u003cbr\u003eMagnifier (to help see polariscope reactions) \u003cbr\u003eNeodymium Magnet \u003cbr\u003eOPL handheld (large size) Spectroscope \u003cbr\u003eMaglite Torch \u003cbr\u003eRefractometer \u003cbr\u003eRefractometer Fluid \u003cbr\u003eUSB rechargeable UV torch \u003cbr\u003eChelsea Colour Filter \u003cbr\u003eDichroscope \u003cbr\u003eWashers \u003cbr\u003eBlu Tac (it is not possible to do gemmology without Blue Tac, fact!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5e334433-7fff-183a-f304-0ac2d5a36143\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave questions? 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