Pearls and Other Living Gems
Did you know that only 1 pearl is produced per oyster shell for South Sea Pearls? Did you know that tortoiseshell jewellery is really from a turtle?
COURSE OUTLINE
- Learn about different organics
- Discover why organics fascinate us
- Origins of organics
- Treatments and imitations
- Interesting facts and fictions
- Identifying real vs. imitation
- Hands-on samples to captivate
ESSENTIAL STUDY FOR
- Pearls and organics enthusiast
- Hobbyist
- Jewellery lover
- Antique lover
- Aspiring jewellers
- Retailers and sales professionals in the jewellery industry
- Collectors of pearls and organic gems
COURSE DATES, FEES & ENROLMENTS
Courses are provided by Gem-Ed Australia and individual State Divisions. Select a division below to view upcoming course dates, fees and to enrol.
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