Come to this class and learn the basics of identifying your jewelry and its materials; taking care of your pieces; and important things to think about before leaving your jewelry with someone for cleaning, repairs, or appraisals. The history and lore of gems and precious metals will also be included. Your instructor for this class has over 40 years of experience in the jewelry repair industry, so it will be packed with useful information. An outline of the information presented will also be provided on which you can take notes for later reference. Come spend some time learning about what makes jewelry so valuable, because this class could easily be worth its weight in gold!