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| Wildacres Workshop |
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Ben Smith 910-762-1479 |
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Ben, a SFMS Past President, holds the title of F.G.A. (Fellow Gemological Association of Great Britain), has a Certificate in Diamond Grading & Evaluation issued by GIA, and is a Senior Gemologist from Accredited Gemologists Association. He is a member of the Central NC Mineral Club in Chapel, NC and the Pendleton District Gem and Mineral Society in Seneca, SC, the Tri-State Lapidary Club in Benson, NC and holds a Master Craftsman certificate in faceting. CLASS DESCRIPTION In Ben's class, students will learn procedures used in the proper identification of gemstones in an interesting and stress-free atmosphere. Instruments used include the binocular microscope, refractometer, polariscope, and dichroscope. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. LAB FEE: There is $15.00 lab fee for this class to cover instrument maintenance. Items available for purchase include tweezers, loupes, books, and gemstones. Estimated cost of the class ranges from $15.00 to $100.00 Maximum amount of students: 6 |
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