Join Sally Spencer at Orchard Jewellery Workshop in Kingswood, Bristol for a one-day workshop where you'll discover the fascinating world of diamonds! Learn the secrets of Gemology, including knowledge of durability and how to examine stones.
A fun & interactive one-day workshop taking students through the fascinating world of diamonds
- their natural formation
- the history of cutting & polishing
- diamond grading
- imitation stones
- synthetic (laboratory grown) diamonds
- identifying diamonds & their imitations
Students will also have the opportunity to see a selection of diamonds, imitators & simulants, demonstrating examples of some of the subjects we will discuss.
The day is suitable for everyone with an interest in gemstones & will be a mixture of theory & practical work.
A copy of the Jewellers’ quick reference guide to working with gemstones is not necessary for the day but Sally will bring some with her in case anyone would like to buy one. I use my copy most days as it's a valuable resource in the studio!
Information for students
Please bring reading glasses if you use them. If you wear varifocal or bifocal glasses & have a pair of prescription reading glasses, you may find it easier to use those rather than your varifocals or bifocals when using the loupe.
A pen & notebook may be useful if you would like to take notes, although plenty will be available in the studio.
About the tutor
Gemmologist & jeweller Sally Spencer is the author of the Jewellers’ quick reference guide to working with gemstones, written specifically for jewellers to live on their bench & answer any “could I be about to destroy this” questions when working with gemstones.
As a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain with both Gemmology & Diamond diplomas, Sally now dedicates her time to sharing her extensive gemstone expertise with fellow jewellers. Through her book, writing & engaging classes, she empowers jewellers to further their understanding of the gemstones they utilize. This knowledge empowers them to:
- Save time & money: By making informed decisions about gemstone selection & sourcing.
- Enhance the durability of their creations: By choosing appropriate gemstones for specific applications.
- Increase customer satisfaction: By offering knowledgeable guidance & building trust.
This informative and fun session will be held on Sunday 27th April, 10am - 4:30pm at Orchard Jewellery Workshop, Kingswood, Bristol (full address and directions provided upon booking).
You can see a snippet from Sally's previous workshop at Orchard, Gemstones for Jewellers, here.