Value Factors, Varieties, & Classifications of Pearls

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This is for a 3 hour in-person seminar on pearls set to take place in Tucson Arizona that anyone can sign up for, and GIA grads will get 10% off. The link below takes you to the page with this information so use the links there to register. Oddly enough this doesn't tell us the date and time, and I couldn't get into the registration part to see what it said there so if any of you see it please add it to this thread.

Value Factors, Varieties, & Classifications of Pearls

Value Factors, Varieties, & Classifications of Pearls

Why This Seminar?

Join GIA experts live in person at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum for an exclusive hands-on Continuing Education seminar offered only during the Tucson Gem Show. Discover the beauty and history behind the “queen of gems” in this seminar focused on pearls.

Learners will have the opportunity to handle various pearls in this lab classroom setting and gain experience in evaluating pearls using trusted, repeatable techniques under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

Key Highlights

* Differentiate between natural and cultured pearls, saltwater vs. freshwater pearls, nacreous vs. non-nacreous pearls, pearl imitations, and mabe pearls.

* Understand the main types of cultured pearls including akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater.

* Learn how to apply the GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors™ (Size, Shape, Color, Luster, Surface, Nacre and Matching) to different pearl types.

* Practice techniques to systematically evaluate pearl quality whether you are examining a single pearl, pearl jewelry or strands.

* Discover ways to present pearl information to customers that ignite their desire to buy.


Topic of Interest
Colored Stones and Pearls

Ways to Learn
In Person

Cost
$450 USD (GIA Alumni receive a 10% discount)

Suggested for
Gemologists, Retailers, Buyers, Appraisers, Jewelry Enthusiasts

How to Register
Click on the Register Now button and create an account on the GIA Alumni Collective Community.

Register Now

Additional information

The seminar is a 3-hour, in-person offering at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum in Tucson, AZ. The number of attendees will be limited to ensure the best experience possible.
How to Register

Click on the Register Now button and create an account on the GIA Alumni Collective Community.
Register Now

https://collective.gia.edu/seminars/tuc ... earls.html

Continuing education offerings by the GIA Alumni Collective™ (GIA Alumni Association, LLC) are considered avocational or recreational in nature and are not intended to prepare individuals for entry-level employment. They are non-credit bearing and do not lead to an academic credential.