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March 17-19, 2013

Talk it out. Try it out. Work it out.

Presenting the industry's best opportunity for bench jewelers and store owners
to learn from fellow craftsmen and tools experts.

What to Expect

Two full days of continuous demonstrations on tools and techniques from industry pros and Stuller's experts. Try your hand at using the latest models of tools and equipment. Attend educational seminars on issues pertinent to the back of the store. Take advantage of unprecedented deals on refurbished, closeout, or demo tools, findings, and other products. Network with peers from across the country. Tour Stuller’s world-class manufacturing facility. Meals and ground transportation provided.

Educational classroom seminars:

Advanced Jewelry Sales with Terry Chandler, Diamond Council of America

Terry Chandler, President & CEO of the Diamond Council of America, presents advanced sales concepts. There are many issues facing the independent jeweler relative to the changing buying patterns of the retail jewelry consumer. Understanding those changes and the generational shift of the largest jewelry consumer group are vital to the independent jeweler’s success. Take home three specific concepts that will help you sell more jewelry.

Let´s Talk About Silver with Dave Siminski, United Precious Metals

Learn more about features and compare characteristics of many of the silvers that exist in the marketplace today. Our discussion will help you to know the applications best suited for different silvers and the things to watch for in metal segregation to maximize your ability to recycle your material.

Diamond Cutting and Repair with Karl Kruger, master diamond cutter

Have you been stuck with chipped, burned or old-cut diamonds? We can department can fix your diamonds and recapture market value – always providing finished weight estimates before work begins. Learn from our team of master diamond cutters about their process and this valuable service.

Basic Diamond Grading with Carl Lehnhardt

Learn about the basic clarity and color grading of diamonds, the correct environment for grading, the tools you´ll need, common and unique inclusions, finding shortcuts and how labs perform grading.

Polishing and Plating with Andy “The Tool Guy” Kroungold

In a series of live demonstrations, you will learn important details of how to properly and completely polish gold and silver and how to enhance a ring with rhodium plating. Details include the recommended products and chemicals needed while protecting your own health and safety and how to avoid throwing away money in the process.

Basic Casting with Darrell Warren, Vice President of Tools

Darrell Warren shares his expertise with the casting process in a jeweler´s shop. With a blend of presentation and demonstration, the basic process will be explained in detail from start to finish including the recommended products required.

Registration

Save on multiple attendees from a single location!

1st attendee – $149
2nd attendee – $139
3rd and additional attendees – $129

Student & Teacher – $89

2 ways to register:
Fax form to 866-750-2055
or Call 800-877-7777 x 4300

BenchJeweler.com members receive a
promo code that saves $20 per attendee!

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For more information, please contact:
Ryan Petticrew at 1-800 877-7777 ext. 5271
or email innovation@stuller.com.


Hotel Accommodations

Book your stay at one of these official hotels for great rates and convenient shuttle service:

   
Hilton Homewood Suites
201 Kaliste Saloom Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70508
337-264-6044
(Rates from $92)
  Fairfield Inn & Suites South by Marriott
1606 W. Pinhook Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70508
337-233-5558
(Rates from $85, group code STU)
  Comfort Suites
114 Rue Fernand
Lafayette, LA 70508
337-456-8390
(Rates from $85, group code SBJ)


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