[Jewelry making - Article 00088] - Re: [Orchid] G.G. Degree -- worth it?

[David Barzilay]

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>     Only my opinion, but I feel that the GG program is the best basic
>     training program one can get, if you plan to deal in precious
>     colored stones and/or diamonds. I believe that this is so, whether
>     you want to work for 

    yourself or as an employee in the retail, wholesale, or
    manufacturing jewelry business. 

>     I took the Graduate Gemologist and Diamond courses in Residence in
>     1972, and the courses have been improved a great deal since then. 
>     I have worked  in retail, wholesale and manufacturing.  I learned
>     a BUNCH in every job, but the G.I.A. training was always my
>     'base.' 

    Eventually, in 1983, I started my own business in the jewelry
    district of L.A. by borrowing money against my home, and I don't
    think I could have done that without the 'book learning.' 

    My advice is 'bite the bullet,' find the $6,000, and do the
    training. 

David Barzilay, Lord of the Rings


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