Upgrade your knowledge and experience with an exclusive trade day in Hatton Garden. Student valuers, gemmologists, jewellery designers and makers only.
Limited to just 4 students per class at £299 per person, this hands-on session is filling fast. Register now to attend.
DATES:
Monday 17th August 2026
or
Monday 14th September 2026
Event Schedule
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:45 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
Welcome & Introductions
Gemstone Quality & Pricing Structures Workshop
Hands-on viewing of a vast array of gemstones and we will take a deep dive into the market factors—colour, origin, and demand—that determine real-world trade prices.
Lunch Break
Lunch is not included; a wide variety of lunch options are available within a short walking distance.
Hatton Garden Trade Walk
Venturing out into the Garden for introductions to key suppliers and essential trade relationship coaching.
Q&A and Trade Acquisitions
Final opportunity for questions, discussions and a chance to purchase gemstones at trade prices.
End of the Day
Wrap up and departure after a full trade experience day in Hatton Garden.
Learning Outcomes
Coloured gemstone pricing structures
Understand how colour, clarity, cut, origin and market demand shape real-world coloured gemstone prices, and start your journey of understanding for yourself and potential clients with real reference points of size, colour and clarity in a multitude of gemstones. Photos and note taking are an absolute must.
Navigating Hatton Garden trade relationships
Learn practical do’s and don’ts for working with Hatton Garden dealers and suppliers, so you can build strong, long-term trade relationships that support your business.
Trade-grade quality awareness
Train your eye to spot subtle quality differences that affect value, so you can speak with authority in trade conversations.
Confident client communication
Learn simple ways to explain gemstone quality and pricing to clients, so they trust your guidance and feel confident buying from you.
The Heart of the Trade
Where Valuation Meets Valuable Insight
We are thrilled to invite you to our Trade Experience Day in Hatton Garden. This friendly event offers a unique chance to get close to a stunning array of coloured gemstones while learning from industry experts. You will gain a clear understanding of how these beautiful stones are valued and explore the complexities of their pricing structures.
It is a welcoming space designed for you to ask questions, connect with peers, and see the trade in action. There will also be an optional opportunity to purchase coloured gemstones and diamonds at trade prices during the day.
In the afternoon we will venture out into Hatton Garden where I will show you and introduce you to some key companies and the people that run them.
Please note this is NOT a gemmology class.
About Your Host
With over two decades of experience in the heart of London's jewellery trade, Anna brings a wealth of practical and academic knowledge to every session. Having worked closely with master craftsmen and global suppliers, she has developed a keen eye for quality and has well established trade relationships.
With a passion for education Anna's aim is to support and guide current students to help them achieve their goals with this crucial inside view of the gemstone and jewellery trade. A key area that has not until now been adequately addressed by formal education in this sector.
This Trade experience day was created to help demystify, give insight and knowledge as well as useful introductions that will prove very useful for your future.
This informal day is based in A E Ward & Son Ltd where you will have full access to view and handle their huge and varied coloured stone inventory with expert guidance about quality and pricing structures.
Presman Mastermelt Ltd
Short Talk.
Presman Mastermelt Ltd is one of the UK's largest scrap metal metal companies rooted in Hatton Garden since 1945. It is also part of one of the largest precious metal recycling companies in Europe. With extensive expertise in this sector, this is an opportunity to listen and discover how the metal trade operates and the process of expert precious metal recovery.
This short talk is included in your fee but will not take place on the same day. You will be contacted to book your place once you have attended the Trade Experience Day.
Common Questions
What is the Gemstone and Jewellery Trade Experience Day?
An educational event in Hatton Garden, London, designed for the next generation of jewellery professionals. It offers an exclusive TRADE look into gemstone valuation and the jewellery trade. The day will be held at A E Ward & Son Ltd, 1st Floor, 86 Hatton Garden from 10am until 3.30pm. (Lunch is not included).
Who should attend this event?
The event is specifically tailored to valuation, gemstone and jewellery students. It is an essential opportunity for those looking to bridge the gap between academic education and the professional trade.
Is registration required for all participants?
Yes, registration is mandatory as is supplying evidence of your students status. We have limited spots available to ensure an engaging and helpful experience for all attendees. Early registration is highly recommended to secure your place.
What are the event dates and location?
The event takes place at A E Ward & Son Ltd, 1st Floor, 86 Hatton Garden, London. The specific dates will be announced soon.
Are there networking opportunities?
Absolutely. With other students, dealers and trade companies.