Company description
Since 1978, NGI has offered courses in diamond grading and gemstone identification in a laboratory setting. We offer specialized hands-on, small group instruction to both the trade and public.
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- Message
- By staying focused on a small group of students, we can provide more useful and useable information to the individual. Whether a seminar or multi-day workshop, our hands-on approach promotes small group interaction in an intense learning environment. Students are also encouraged to bring their own items to class for discussion. We give students the fundamental tools to take their interests as far as they wish - whether that means becoming a Graduate Gemologist, being more knowledgeable salespeople or better informed consumers. While we provide corporate training for the jewelry professional, most of our classes have an even mix of people from the trade and general public. I prefer such classes, which offer different perspectives and expose students to the goals and perceptions of others. I have taught most of the gemology-based courses at NGI since 1982 and always enjoy taking a new group through their paces. While the laboratory offers its own challenges, in teaching there is a special reward in imparting our specialized knowledge to the individual with no previous gemological experience. One of the pre-requisites I have for our instructors is a passion for true teaching - sharing their expertise in a way that leaves the student glad they took the class and convinced they got their money's worth. While much of our course material could be stretched out over greater periods of time, we deliberately offer condensed, do-it and use-it type of courses that allows inclusion in one's busy schedule and makes it the most cost effective in the process Ted Irwin, GG, ICGA, ASG, NAJA
- Licensed
- No (All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves.)
- Details
- Associations: American Gem Society, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Accredited Gemologits Association, Gemological Institute of America Alumni, Price Information: Buy Sell & Trade, Service Options: By Appointment
- Specialities
- Estates, Insurance, Consultations, Aga Certified Gemological Laboratory, Ags Accredited Gem Laboratory, Aga Certified Lab, Gem Classes Quarterly, National Association Of Jewelry Appraisers, Naja, GG Gia, Ngi
- Brands
- Icga/Accredited Lab American Gem Society|Gem And Antique Jewelry Classes|Consultation|Classes In Gems And Jewelry|American Gem Society Icga|Aga Certified Lab Naja|Acga American Gem Society|Gg Gia
- Services
- Classes on specialized topics such as: Diamond Grading Gemstone Identification Pearls And more! Check out our website for current schedule
- Services Provided
- Fine Jewelry Appraisals for Insurance|Estate|Dissolution; Consultations|Sarin Analysis|Report verification|Appraisals|Classes
- Material
- Diamonds, Gemstones, Gold, Palladium, Platinum, Semi-Precious Stones, Silver, Titanium, Tungsten Carbide
- Purpose
- Disputes, Insurance Claims, Lending Requirements, Litigation, Pre-Purchase, Tax Liability, Valuation
- Payment Accepted
- Google Checkout, Check, Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Check, Cash, MasterCard, Visa
- Specialty
- Antique Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Cultural Jewelry, Religious Jewelry, Wedding Jewelry
- Type
- Bracelets, Brooches and Pins, Earrings, Necklaces, Rings, Watches, Wedding Sets
- Assurances
- Accredited, Certified, Insured, Licensed, Locally Owned, Registered
- Items
- Antique Appraisal, Jewelry Appraisal
- Email
- [email protected]
- Promotions
- Volume Discount
- Smoking
- No Smoking
- Date Of Most Recent Report
- 3/29/2009
- On Angie's List Since
- 5/30/2005
- Service
- Cleaning
- In Business Since
- 1979
- Year Established
- 1978
- Web Site
- http://www.nwgem.com/
