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Antique Jewellery and Gem Stones

What makes a good piece? Learn about style and quality, metals and hallmarks, fakes and forgeries and how identification affects value. A journey through 250 years, with the opportunity to handle antique jewellery, enamel and tools of trade. A practical insight into coloured gemstones, diamonds, pearls and amber.

Appreciate the beauty of these gems by handling examples and using testing techniques to identify them. This is a course for students with all levels of interest or those wanting more confidence when buying jewellery.