Basic Gemstone Identification Workshop

$69.00

Relevant Materials (to be determined) will be available during the class from the Instructor, and are payable directly to them, generally on the first day of class.

Class requires a Minimum of 3 participants.

Learn how to identify gemstones in this two evening workshop. Using the instructor’s stones, students will make basic gemstone observations using special gemological tools & methods.

Wednesdays, April 4 & 11, 2018, 6pm-9pm

Instructor:  Candice Gerard

Prerequisites: All persons must be at least 18 years old. This is an entry-level/general offering to those wanting to learn a new skill.

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Description

Using the instructor’s stones, students will make basic gemstone observations using special gemological tools (Refraction & Pleochroism, Magnification & Dichroscope Readings), apply gemological methods (Refractive Index Readings & Variety and Group/Species), use informational handouts, have access to the instructor’s gemology library, and identify stones.

In the last class, you may bring your own stones to identify. Upon completing the class, students receive a certificate, allowing them to do future gemstone identifications during scheduled labs at the instructor’s gallery for a small fee.

Instructor: Candi Gerard – Graduate Gemologist

Dates & Times: Wednesdays, April 4 & 11, 2018, 6pm-9pm

Class requires a minimum of 3 participants.

Class will be held at Candi’s Jewelry & Gifts:
1371 Paradise Rd. Ferndale, WA. 98248
360-366-0121

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