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NAJ Launch Workshop to Help Jewellers Assess Mounted Diamonds

28 Sep 2021

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The National Association of Jewellers is now taking bookings for a new hands-on workshop which gives jewellers practical knowledge and experience to help accurately assess mounted diamonds. 

The course, which takes place in London from the 3rd to the 5th November, is supported by pre-workshop webinars, online learning resources and enrolment on the online Diamond Foundation Course from the De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds.

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Tutored by expert valuer and international diamond consultant Dr Richard Taylor FIRV, the course is an unmissable opportunity to learn diamond grading and valuation essentials. 

About the course, Dr Taylor said,

“I’m delighted to be working with NAJ on this course. More and more practical hands-on techniques are essential for jewellers in their day-to-day operations. This workshop is relevant for staff at all levels, but particularly for individuals who already work with diamonds to build up their knowledge, expertise and practical skills to a higher level.

Enhance your diamond expertise

The course requires no formal diamond grading experience and is supported by pre workshops materials to develop knowledge before the workshop. The cohort-based workshop means that attendees will benefit from peer support and tutor-led learning throughout the course.

As part of the three-day workshop, attendees will handle a wide variety of diamonds and learn how to estimate the carat weight of a mounted diamond and assess inclusions. In addition, attendees will be able to understand how diamond mounts affect the stone’s performance and colour in order to assess and value pieces correctly.

Included in the course fee is:

  • Online study and webinars
  • Online Diamond Foundation Course from the De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds
  • Three-day practical workshop
  • Final examination

 

The course fee for members is £1250+VAT compared to £1450+VAT for non-members. Attendees will also have the option to buy a CZ comparison set for the preferential rate of £80+VAT.

The workshop takes place from the 3rd to the 5th of November at the Gemmological Association’s London office located close to Hatton Garden and Farringdon Station. Interested parties should contact Lyn Oliver, Education Coordinator for more details and to request a booking form.

The deadline for booking a place on the course is the 1st October.

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Source: The NAJ