|
|
Gemstone Cutting & Gemology School
Since 1996
|
The Gemstone Cutting School has 4 structured weeks of classes where you can choose to take 2 days to 4 weeks. After 2 weeks, you will be an advanced cutter. How? With every stone you cut, there are techniques that I have developed over the years that will aid in fast and easy learning to become proficient in the art of gemstone cutting. You will cut a gemstone every day for 10 days which will become a part of your collection. Also, I will teach you the technical side of gemology to help make you an advanced gemstone cutter in just two short weeks. |
|
This school is designed to provide you with the knowledge & skills necessary for expert cutting. You will gain the background information & skills required to select gemstone rough, plus attain sources for high quality gemstone rough from national & international dealers with rough and loose stone pricing guides. This school will provide you with a deeper understanding of the jewelry industry |
WEEK ONE... Basic Faceting
I will spend the first 30 minutes of each day showing you gemological tests.
You will cut 5 "ideal cut" gemstones
| Day | Stones You Will Cut |
| 1 | Standard Round Brilliant |
| 2 | Emerald Cut |
| 3 | Oval Brilliant |
| 4 | Marquise Brilliant |
| 5 | Pear Brilliant |
WEEK TWO... Advanced Faceting
I will spend the first 30 minutes of each day showing you gemological tests.
You will cut 5 designer style "Barion Cuts" that are highly desirable
The Barion cut was developed in 1970 by Basil Watermeyer, a diamond cutter in Johannesburg,
Republic of South Africa. The predominant features of this faceting technique will add
fire and scintillation plus more color in light to medium colored gemstones.
| Day | Stones You Will Cut |
| 1 | Square Antique Cushion |
| 2 | Triangular Cushion |
| 3 | Emerald Brilliant |
| 4 | Hexagonal |
| 5 | Fan |
WEEK THREE... Gemstone Repair
| In the third week, you will learn the art of gemstone repair. This is a very powerful skill of removing chips, scratches & abrasions from colored gemstones. We will cover all the skills needed to cut and polish perfect cleavage gemstones, e.g. hiddenite, kunzite and kyanite. You will learn to polish rubies and sapphires on the ceramic polishing lap (the hardest color stones). You will also learn about making cabochons. |
WEEK FOUR... GemCad
Computer Aided Design
You will learn to test, modify and design cuts
|
The best method of getting work with a jewelry retailer or manufacturer is to take 3 weeks of gemstone cutting and the 2 weeks of jewelry repair and diamond setting here at The Gemcutter. |
|
Come visit Charlotte, North Carolina and take an educational vacation
|
A certificate will be awarded upon completion of each week
| Educational Cost | $695 / week | |
| Weekends | $150 / day | |
| Hours | 9AM to 5PM |
Attend school with a friend and save
Total investment for each is $100 / day
This school runs each week
Once you have determined your schedule, call to register for class
Map to The Gemcutter |
Lodging Accommodations |
|
|
|