Bench Media & Platinum Guild International to hold seminar in Aug

19 Jul '05

4 min read

From soft stones that scratch easily, to fragile stones that can chip, to poorly cut stones that don't fit their mountings, colored stones present the bench jeweler with many problems. Learn how to overcome these difficulties and achieve professional results when handling and setting colored stone.

Bead & Bright Cut - Gerry Lewy
Bead setting small diamonds and bright cutting the surrounding metal often produces unsatisfactory results. You'll take pride in your bead and bright cut setting once you learn the practical techniques shown in this session.

3:30 - 5:00 Concurrent Seminars
(choose 1 of the following)
Channel Setting - Gerry Lewy
From rounds to baguettes and princess cut stones, Channel Setting is a common setting method. Learn how to achieve success in channel setting from a true 'English Gentleman Setter'.

Flush Setting - Chuck Koehler
Flush setting is a simple procedure that can be difficult to master. Learn from a seasoned bench professional the skills needed to enhance
your jewelry with this popular setting technique.

5:00 - 5:30 Closing Session
It's About Time - Brad Simon
All of the skills you learn during the day will be of little value if you cannot perform them profitably. In this session you'll learn to
accomplish more in less time by working smarter not harder.

Broaden your knowledge base and stay competitive in the marketplace.

B W Simon passionately believes that Retail Jewelry Stores can operate Jewelry Repair Shops EFFICIENTLY and have them contribute to the over-all PROFITABILITY of the store. To accomplish this Retail Jewelers must continually strive to improve skills at the bench and implement sound management principles in the shop.

Platinum Guild International (PGI) is an organization dedicated to inspiring a passion for platinum that ensures it is the precious jewelry of choice. They supply information, practical advice and expertise to help jewelry buyers make informed and inspired decisions. They offer the jewelry trade specialist knowledge and resources, with the aim of providing customers a high level of help and advice in store.

BW Simon International

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