Jewellery Foundation

Category: Product Course

Jewellery expert and BBC Antiques Roadshow regular expert Joanna Hardy teaches you how to evaluate jewellery and gems and understand the heritage and value of jewellery pieces. In the course, Joanna introduces you to the main gemstones: emerald, ruby, sapphire, pearl and diamond, and looks at how they are set in antique jewellery, as well as following their journeys from mine to market. Recognised by [1] Sapphire 'FEUILLE' brooch, René Boivin 1934, courtesy of Christie's. [2] Zambian Emeralds, courtesy of Gemfields. [3] Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond Mystery Set earclips. You'll go on a virtual visit to the London Assay Office to understand the hallmarking process discover jewels in the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths' collection; talk with fine jeweller Shaun Leane in his atelier about the design process; visit E. Wolfe & Co.'s workshop, where the British crown jewels were made; and learn from master enameller Fred Rich about the various enamelling techniques. The unique online classroom guides you through your jewellery journey so that you can discuss the lessons with fellow classmates and share jewellery notes from around the world. "This is my first foundation course. It's appropriate for enthusiastic amateurs or aspiring professionals alike. I'm expecting people ranging from interested hobbyists, career changers, professionals wanting to improve their knowledge - right through to members of the boutique high end jewellery trade. Through my course, I can teach you wherever you are in the world. Joanna Hardy F.G.A., D.G.A., F.R.S.A" You'll learn: how to appreciate and value jewellery and gemstones about hallmarking jewellery craftsmanship from high fashion jewels to fine jewellery pieces principle enamelling techniques history, processing and use of rubies, emeralds, sapphires, diamonds and pearls in jewellery The course includes: 8 on-demand video lessons - presented by Joanna Hardy lifetime access to the videos, notes and interactive class flexible classes - join and learn when and where you like downloadable lesson notes practical jewellery assignments (with tutor feedback available) access on your mobile, PC, Mac or laptop small interactive online classroom - chat online to students from around the world and share your creative ideas Time to complete the jewellery foundation course: Every student is different but in general we think the whole course will take around 22 hours 30 minutes to complete including: Video lessons: 6 hours 30 minutes in total Course notes: 30 minutes per lesson Your jewellery appreciation assignments: at least 1 hour per lesson Interactive classroom time: 15 minutes per lesson Tutor feedback review (Expert level): 15 minutes per lesson Ready to get started? Just add the course to your basket above - choose the 'Expert' option for personal feedback from Joanna on your jewellery assignments. If you know someone who'd love this course then give it as a gift - just tick "This is a gift" at the