Jewelry Class

Type Specialized courses

Synopsis

The session begins with a reminder of the essential components of a watch as well as its terminology, followed by a short presentation on jewelry before focusing on the definition, history and techniques of the various types of jewelry watches. The training ends with the presentation of the exceptional pieces from contemporary brands, as well as the latest models unveiled at the year's watch fairs.

Objectives

The Jewelry Class course offers a general understanding of jewelry watches.

Length

The Jewelry Class course lasts one day.

The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie 

Mission and partner brands 

Watch 

Definition and terminology 

Jewelry 

Definition 

The jewelry watch 

Definition 

The distinctive features

History 

The major evolutions 

Anecdotes

Types of jewelry watches 

The different types: 

The jewelry complications 

The wristwatch 

The bracelet (watch) 

The jewel (watch) 

The accessory (watch) 

Gemstones 

Basics of gemology 

The diamond 

he colored gemstones 

The pearl 

The process 

The various stages 

Gem setting

Present a jewelry watch 

The 7 steps of a sale 

The exceptional pieces 

The novelties 

Selection of novelties of the year