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Professional Jewellers
This is a coveted award to those who have undertaken Jewellery Education & Training Courses 1 & 2, (termed JET for short), and the subsequent examination.
This course has become the benchmark for retail jewellers' staff. The course, studied over an 18 month period, is designed to provide first-class product knowledge and a wide ranging understanding of the trade, including design, manufacture, hallmarking, gemstones, silverware, horology, antiques, legal matters, repair handling, selling techniques and window displays. Holders of the Diploma may use the initials PJ Dip after their name.
The National Association of Goldsmiths (N.A.G.) offers the most respected retail credentials in the gem and jewellery trade. The N.A.G. Professional Jewellers' Diploma has been designed to provide essential product knowledge and to increase sales.
Two bite-sized chunks of continual assessment, know as JET 1 and JET 2, followed by a final exam, go to make up the coveted Professional Jewellers' Diploma.
Click here to see our JET 1 and JET 2 introductory video.
About JET 1
This section is studied over a maximum period of six months and students can enrol at any time of year.
JET 1 includes:
- A study pack in the form of comprehensive loose-leaf course material.
- The book Gemstones by Cally Hall
- A Hallmark reference book (Bradbury's book of Hallmarks)
- A jeweller's loupe
- A free tutorial session
- A personal N.A.G. tutor
Course Content
Course topics include sales techniques and
customer service, jewellery product knowledge, precious metals and hallmarks,
watches and clocks, silverware and gifts, anniversaries, types of chains, birthstones,
carat sizes and diamond shapes.
JET 1 Assessment
There is no formal examination at the end of
the JET 1 section. Students who successfully complete the programme of five
assignments will be awarded the JET 1 certificate and are eligible to enrol
on JET 2.
JET 1 Fees and Enrolment Form
| Members Fee | Non Members Fee |
| £340 + VAT (£399.50) | £489 + VAT (£574.57) |
Discounts available for 10+ enrolments.
Contact the Education Department for details
Apply now with our JET 1 & 2 Enrolment Form
About JET 2
This section is studied over a period of 12 months. Students who have the JET 1 certificate are eligible to enrol on JET 2 during January, February or March, as well as during August, September and October.
JET 2 includes:
- A study pack in the form of comprehensive loose-leaf course material.
- 'The Retail Jeweller's Guide' Reference Book
- A free tutorial session
- A personal N.A.G. tutor
Course Content
JET 2 takes a more in-depth look at the subjects
covered in JET 1 such as security, hallmarks and gemstones (including diamond treatments and stimulants). Other subjects include the history of jewellery, modern designers, display, principles of valuations, service & repairs department, consumer law and consumer confidence.
JET 2 Assessment
JET 2 students who successfully complete the programme of eight assignments are eligible to enter the examination.
The examination is held in May and October each year, depending on date of enrolment.
Successful candidates will be awarded the coveted Professional Jewellers' Diploma and will be entitled to use the status of PJDip. (as long as Alumni status is maintained).
JET 2 Fees and Enrolment Form
| Members Fee | Non Members Fee |
| £626 + VAT (£735.55) | £825 + VAT (£969.38) |
Examination entry fees are included in the course fee (note: exam fee applies for resit candidates).
Discounts available for 10+ enrolments.
Contact the Education
Department for details
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