Jersey Pearl & Gemmology Rocks Pearl Stringing Trip to Jersey Uncover the Jewels of the Land and Sea!

23 Sep 2025

Jersey Pearl and Gemmology Rocks are excited to announce an inspiring new collaboration - a two-day pearl stringing trip to Jersey, combining hands-on learning with the beauty, culture, and history of the island.

Participants will spend two morning sessions at Jersey Pearl’s landmark store in St Ouen on 7 & 8 October, learning the basics of professional pearl stringing from the workshop team. Using traditional materials and techniques - the very same used on pearls worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II - this is a rare opportunity to master a wonderful skill.

This event comes as Jersey Pearl continues to celebrate 40 years of its world of wonderful. Now in its fourth generation, the family business has welcomed millions of visitors to discover the beauty of pearls and to treat themselves or a loved one.

This trip has been developed by two passionate leaders in the jewellery world: Kerry Gregory, Director of Gemmology Rocks, and Julia Williams, Director at Jersey Pearl. Kerry, who has over 20 years’ experience in the trade, has travelled the world delivering gemmology training, staff development, and gem services.

Kerry says,

"My commitment to continual professional development is at the core of my approach to the jewellery industry, and there’s always time to learn new skills. Pearl stringing is a skill not often found, so learning from the experts is a wonderful opportunity. Combining this with a visit to Jersey is a bonus - we hope this will be the first of many learning opportunities."

During the trip, Gemmology Rocks will also host additional gemmology sessions for the Jersey jewellery industry, including Kerry’s popular Gin and Gemstones evening at local distillery CI Liquor at La Colette.

Julia Williams explains how the idea came about,

"Jersey has a rich history of jewellery and watch brands, goldsmiths, designers, and independent jewellery retailers dating back to the heyday of tourism - and this excellence continues today. Since COVID, the industry’s collaboration has resulted in the Brilliance partnership, which won the Retail Jeweller Award for Best Customer Event in 2022. It was through Brilliance that we first met Kerry and began working together to continue gemmological learning for all jewellers. This year, alongside gemmology, we’re adding this learn-to-string experience, and we know our guests will leave loving pearls — and Jersey — even more."

The trip is being co-ordinated by Jersey Uncovered, experts in creating bespoke itineraries led by fully qualified Blue Badge guides.

Tour Manager Kary Day says,

"This is a perfect opportunity to highlight all that Jersey has to offer, even during the shoulder months. Fitting it into two half-day tours is a challenge, but we’ve included exclusive Jersey jewellery experiences such as a visit to the coin hoard and, since we’re talking pearls, a trip to the local oyster beds in the Royal Bay of Grouville."

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Source: Gemmology Rocks