Gemology: A Practical Guide
A crash course on gemstones and how they are studied, identified and valued in the world of jewelry. This workshop will leave students with a general knowledge of gemstones - both colored stones and diamonds and how they can apply this knowledge when purchasing stones or designing new pieces of jewelry.
The class will delve into the allure of gemstones as well as their history and origin - how they are mined, cut and valued in comparison to other gemstones and their synthetic counterparts. Students will develop the basic skills to confidently purchase gemstones and understand the differences in diamonds and colored gemstones that may appear to have the same value.
174 North 11th Street Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211• (718) 387-6200
A crash course on gemstones and how they are studied, identified and valued in the world of jewelry. This workshop will leave students with a general knowledge of gemstones - both colored stones and diamonds and how they can apply this knowledge when purchasing stones or designing new pieces of jewelry.
The class will delve into the allure of gemstones as well as their history and origin - how they are mined, cut and valued in comparison to other gemstones and their synthetic counterparts. Students will develop the basic skills to confidently purchase gemstones and understand the differences in diamonds and colored gemstones that may appear to have the same value.
174 North 11th Street Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211• (718) 387-6200
TEACHER BIO
Joanna Bengoa is a jewelry designer based out of New York City. The name of her line is called Nishi.
Originally from Japan and Spain, Joanna spent her childhood alternating between the high-paced living of urban Tokyo, where she was born, and the organic simplicity of her father's Basque town on the coast of Spain. The contrast of cultural influences is displayed in the design of her pieces.
In 2008 she obtained a gemology degree from gia to further extend her knowledge in precious stones and diamonds, enhance her perception of gemstones and fuel her creative process.
Joanna Bengoa is a jewelry designer based out of New York City. The name of her line is called Nishi.
Originally from Japan and Spain, Joanna spent her childhood alternating between the high-paced living of urban Tokyo, where she was born, and the organic simplicity of her father's Basque town on the coast of Spain. The contrast of cultural influences is displayed in the design of her pieces.
In 2008 she obtained a gemology degree from gia to further extend her knowledge in precious stones and diamonds, enhance her perception of gemstones and fuel her creative process.
