Coloured Stone Grading and Pricing - Wednesday 29th April - Birmingham

Key Objectives:

• Appraise and grade coloured stones for colour, clarity, and cut
• Use consistent grades to price coloured gemstones at trade accurately

Previous knowledge needed:

There is no previous knowledge needed for this class. You just need to be able to speak English fluently, and see. It is beneficial if you already have some experience handling, and observing gemstones, and working with gemstones, but not necessary. We will give you all the training and skills you need to do this from a basic level.

What you get:

• 6 hours in person tuition, and hands on exercises
• Use of all the equipment you might need
• Hundreds of stones to work with
• Refreshments provided throughout the day
• Lunch
• A fabulous one day experience

Who is your teacher?

Kerry Gregory FGA DGA EG GG,  a one woman whirlwind. Passionate, funny and motivating, and her workshops are always engaging, practical and entertaining. 

Kerry has delivered presentations and workshops, to critical acclaim, to many organisations and associations including; The National Association of Jewellers, The Jewellery Valuers Association, The Scottish Gemmological Association and Gemworld International. As well as hundreds of individuals. She has taught hundeds of individuals like you skills that they use everyday in their business successfully.

She holds qualifications in Gemmology and Diamonds from both Gem-A and GIA, as well as the prestigious Diploma in Gemmology which needs “Academic excellence” from FEEG. She is a Senior Accredited Gemmologist with AGA, and is widely considered one of the premier teachers in practical gemmology in the Western World, due to her engaging and effective teaching style, and her vast working knowledge of gemmology.

A past long term tutor and head of ATC for Gem-A, she served on the board of Gem-A, and ran one of the UK Branches. Currently on the Board of Trustees for the Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity (UK), and a key contributor to the National Association of Jewellers Professional Trade Standards Committee, particularly focussing on Gemstones, Diamonds and Hallmarking practices. She is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the City of London, and currently sits on the British Hallmarking Council.

Kerry started Gemmology Rocks, after a career of Retail Jewellery, Valuing, Pawnbroking and plenty of hands-on Gemmology. To deliver hands-on practical education to businesses, that gets to the root of frustrations, providing development, support, solutions and education to tackle the stuff that makes a difference every day in business, and makes everyone more money! To deliver education of the highest standard, she has completed a Teaching Qualification specialising in teaching adults. 

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