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How to Care for Your Jewellery
Professional development course
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
This online course offers an introduction to the care and preservation of jewellery. Combining theory and case studies, the session is designed for conservation professionals, collectors and jewellery enthusiasts alike. Topics this course will cover include:
• How to identify metals and gemstones
• Methods for assessing the condition of jewellery, from historic artefacts to modern designs
• An introduction to cleaning methods, including recommended remedial treatments, conservation ethics and preventative care
• Practical guidance on protecting jewellery from degradation, environmental factors and improper handling
• How to identify metals and gemstones
• Methods for assessing the condition of jewellery, from historic artefacts to modern designs
• An introduction to cleaning methods, including recommended remedial treatments, conservation ethics and preventative care
• Practical guidance on protecting jewellery from degradation, environmental factors and improper handling
Course Leader
Katrina Redman
Katrina is the V&A’s Senior Conservator of Metalwork, overseeing the conservation and care of all metalwork objects in the museum, including objects featured in Cartier and other blockbuster exhibitions.
The speakers were all very knowledgeable and honest; really inspiring to listen to all of them. Previous V&A Academy course attendee.
Membership Priority Booking will open at 10.00 GMT on Wednesday 29 January. General Booking will open at 10.00 GMT on Monday 10 February 2025.
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Professional development course: How to Care for Your Jewellery
27 June 2025
£45.00
Call to book +44 (0)20 7942 2000
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Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
