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From first beaded bracelet to silversmithing — a beginner's road into jewellery

Gem push

Gemmology for makers — know what you set

Gem samples on the grading tray — makers who know their stones set better work.

A maker who knows stones buys better, sets smarter, and sells with
authority. Gemmology is not a separate hobby — it is bench craft's quieter
half.

The three facts that matter most

  1. Hardness decides placement — rings take knocks: Mohs 7+ (quartz and
    up) for rings; softer stones to pendants and earrings.
  2. Treatments are normal and normal to disclose — heat, oil, fill.
    Disclosed treatment at a fair price is fine; undisclosed is the scam.
  3. Imitations are material, not morality — CZ and glass are legitimate
    fashion materials when NAMED as such.

Free training for the maker's eye

When it becomes a certificate

The gemmology foundation course
turns interest into skill — handling real stones with instruments. Directory
entry: [gemmology courses](https://jewellery.courses/gemmology-coursesU gf-dir).

What students say

“The skills learnt help me in choosing my purchases. I may consider helping a relative in the jewellery business and get included in the exhibitions.”

— Joyce T. (Singapore) · published student feedback

“It is fun, interesting & educational!”

— Shahirah A. (Singapore) · published student feedback

Free ways to explore

No sign-up, no payment — start with any of these.

TTake the 2-minute course finderFREE
Answer a few questions, get personal course recommendations.TThe complete course guideFREE
Every course, family and diploma in one PDF.FFree gem webinar replaysFREE
Full recorded sessions on gems and the jewellery trade.PPlay Name That GemFREE
The school's free gem-identification game.

Keep exploring

Jewellery sketching for beginners — draw your designs before you make themHow to start sketching jewellery — thumbnails, three views, proportion, shading with penciClasps compared — 7 closures and when to use eachSeven jewellery clasps compared — lobster, spring ring, toggle, magnetic, box, hook-and-eyJewellery making glossary — the terms beginners meet firstPlain-English definitions of the jewellery terms beginners meet first — from annealing andSilver, gold, platinum — 6 facts that change how you buy and makeSix practical facts about silver, gold and platinum for jewellery makers — karat maths, wh

Try a one-day jewellery class

Short experience classes at JDMIS need no tools, no experience and no commitment — a single session gives you a real taste of the craft.

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