Roger Young, tutor for this course has lectured at The Gemmological and Gem Testing Laboratories (now known as 'Gem A') in London for many years.

Roger provides all the professional equipment used during the course, each student being allocated a machine after choosing one of three types of cut.

1. Produce a faceted Quartz stone with a similar cut to a round diamond.

2. Make a piece of 'Intarsia'. Lapis and other contrasting natural ornamental stones are sliced and bonded together to form a multilayered sandwich which is then cut to produce a chequerboard effect. This method is used in native North American Indian jewellery.

3. Cut and polish a Cabochon stone, chosen from a variety of natural stones (up to 15mm).

Students are asked to advise when booking their chosen method of cutting, to enable Roger to provide the correct machines.

This course is suitable for students with no previous experience.