Southeast Federation
of Mineralogical Societies, Inc
.
Wildacres Workshop
Gem Appreciation
 

Ben Smith
2810 Columbia Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403-2506

bsmith713@netzero.net

910-762-1479

 

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 holds a Master Craftsman certificate in faceting.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

In Ben's class, students will learn procedures used in the proper identification of gemstones as well as information on gemstone treatments 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 $25.00 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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