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Practical Guide to Buying Gemstones

Learn the art of purchasing gemstones with confidence and knowledge in this practical course. Discover the secrets of gem qualities, pricing, and recognizing well-cut gems. Gain insider tips on negotiating the best deals and navigate the world of natural, lab-grown, and imitation gems.

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $695
  • 17 West 45th St, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $695
  • New York Jewelry Design Institute @ 17 West 45th St Ste 904, New York, NY 10036
  • 12 hours over 6 sessions
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What you'll learn in this jewelry design class:

This class is for aspiring jewelry designers who are interested in understanding the basics of  understanding how to purchase gemstones.  

This class will enable you to attend a trade show or visit a gem dealer’s office and purchase a variety of colored gemstones with knowledge about both gem qualities and prices. You will learn the variations in colored gems’ colors and inclusions and how that affects their value. You’ll also learn to recognize a well-cut gem – and how to save money choosing less well-cut stones that are still quite beautiful. 

Finally, you’ll also learn about gem carat weight, and how that factors into its price. All this will be taught, using real-life colored gemstones and some simple, portable tools of the trade. You’ll also learn how to differentiate between natural gems, lab-grown ones, and imitation gems. Finally, you’ll learn how gems are priced, and where to find information on current gem prices.

IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:  
  • Best sources for specific gemstone and how to negotiate the best price.
  • You will gain insider information, what to look for and who to trust.
  • How to determine the characteristics & quality of lab grown vs natural.
  • Understanding the best setting for various stones. 
  • How to work with jewelry setters and negotiate the best costs.  
  • Creating custom cuts and working with Lapidaries.

Refund Policy

  • You must cancel at least 8 business days before the class start date in order to receive a full refund less 5% cancellation fee.
  • If the cancellation is made less than 8 business days before the start date, half of the course fee will be forfeited and half will be held as credit to your account for future registrations.

Credit will be available for 3 months from the cancellation date to be applied to another class or workshop, after 3 months the credit will expire.

No refunds/credits once a class or workshop has begun.

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I'm interested in the gemstone identification class but Thanksgiving through Christmas is the business time of year for my jewelry store. Do you have any classes in winter or spring?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! We don't have winter/spring schedule as of this time but you can save this class to your wish list so you'll receive an email if we post new dates for this class. Hope this helps!
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New York Jewelry Design Institute

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