Treasureworks reviews

Stacey Lewis reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"Absolutely wonderful course and can’t wait to do the next one in the new year"

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Stacey! Lovely to meet you. See you soon! Regards James : )"

Wayne & Louise reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"James is very knowledgeable and also very patient and will ensure you learn all the basics and help you along the way when required. A fascinating afternoon with my daughter, we got a great understanding of what to do and the hands on at doing our own gemstones (Provided by James). As a side note, he has a wonderful collection of his own cut gemstones and we couldn't resist buying one for ourselves. Highly recommended to others.....you'll enjoy it! Thanks you James😁"

K BEY reviewed: Cabochon cutting and faceting course over two consecutive days

"The tutor James is a wonderful teacher. We were made to feel welcome and comfortable and despite being an absolute novice I left confident that I could master the skills I was so expertly taught by James. Top man. Thanks."

Tyber reviewed: Gem cutting - faceting basics - the step cut square facet

"Spent a few hours cutting a smokey quartz with James. It was great to learn the basics of faceting and have someone knowledgeable to talk to about the ins and outs of cutting and polishing different types of gemstones. James is easy to get along with and provides a good space to learn in, I would recommend the course to anyone looking to start faceting."

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Tyber! It was great meeting you, best of luck with your journey into faceting. Regards, James : )"

Emma reviewed: Cabochon cutting and faceting course over two consecutive days

"James was so helpful during the two-day course I took in March! He's a really skilled craftsperson and a very attentive teacher. The course was a brilliant introduction to stonecutting and a rare find! I would absolutely recommend it to anyone considering. Brilliant experience, thank you, James!"

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Emma! It was lovely to meet you and I had a great time instructing you. Thank you, Regards, James : )"

Andrew Ferkiss reviewed: Cabochon cutting and faceting course over two consecutive days

"I really enjoyed learning how to cut a cabochon and a square cut faceted stone with James! I recommend the class to anyone who wants to learn the process of gem cutting ! James is a cool guy and a great teacher"

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Andrew! It was lovely meeting you and I had a great time teaching you, it was fun! Best of luck setting up your own lapidary studio in Colorado. : )"

Zachary kebell reviewed: Gem cutting, tuition for two students in cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"Fantastic introduction to cabbing and faceting, James was a great tutor and was very nice. The lesson was very informative without being overwhelming and James was very helpful when it came to where to get your own supplies that he uses. Overall a very nice experience where me and my friend walked away with new skills and a piece that we were both very happy with."

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Zachary! It was lovely to meet you and Am, it's great to pass the skills on to professional jewellers. Thank you both. : )"

Nabeel reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"This was my first time polishing and shaping a gem. James was an amazing teacher. He's patient, friendly and full of great wisdom. "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Nabeel. It was great to meet you, I had a lot of fun in our class. Hopefully see you again soon. Regards James : ) "

Lucy Georgeson reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"Knowledgeable and not under time restraints "

Ryan reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"James is lovely guy and real professional at the craft. He provides a really relaxed pace for new beginners, this was an excellent experience and I felt really at ease with him for my first lesson. I will definitely be booking more sessions with him in the future. "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you so much for that review Ryan! That's lovely to hear, thank you. It was lovely to meet you and your Brother, looking forward to seeing you again soon. Take care, Regards James :)"

Julie Sides reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"James was brilliant. Very patient and helpful. Clearly loves what he does and has great skill. Brilliant teacher. Great communication before the course too, no matter what time if day or night he always responded. Would highly recommend. "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Julie! It was lovely to meet you, and you were an awesome student, thank you so much for coming along! Hopefully see you again soon. All the best, Regards James :)"

Zsombor Levai reviewed: Gem cutting - faceting basics - the step cut square facet

" Thank you so much James for a fantastic day.It helped a lot and I hope to see you again."

Lily reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"This was an excellent introduction for me to gem cutting. James had a really pleasant pace of teaching. Cutting the cabochon was a completely new and alien experience for me, but there was no pressure and I had good doses of guidance in combination with a freedom to explore. "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Lily! It was lovely to meet you, thanks. Regards, James :)"

Edith reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"Great experience, really enjoyed the lesson! "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Edith! It was lovely to meet you and I had a great time teaching you. Thank you. Regards James : )"

Tony reviewed: Gem cutting - faceting basics - the step cut square facet

"Fantastic course, friendly chap, managed to solve my long-running issues with getting a good polish on a stone!"

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Tony! Lovely to meet you, I had a great time teaching you. It's all about the mirror finish with gems, I'm very happy to have been of help! Regards, James : )"

Emma Whittaker reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"What a fantastic course! James explained everything very clearly, the principles of shaping and polishing the cabochon, tools, demonstration and there was also lots of time to practice. James answered all my questions patiently. So much packed into an afternoon, but relaxed and unhurried. Would highly recommend!"

Treasureworks responded:

"Hello Emma! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was lovely to meet you, and you were an awesome student. Thank you. James : )"

Fi reviewed: Basic bench skills 1 on 1 tuition in jewellery, soldering, bezel setting or tube setting of cabochon or facet, polishing.

"Great 1-to-1 with experienced jeweller. The session was detailed and touched on many different aspects of the stages of creating a piece of jewellery. Looking forward to signing up for the gem cutting course. Would 10/10 recommend "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you! It was lovely to meet you and Martin, you're welcome back anytime. Thanks for the lovely review, most appreciated. Regards, James : )"

Sultane Mahmood reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"James is patient and skilled teacher brilliant instruction and great course to learn. His knowledge is great and had a relax learning experience. I look forward to carrying on and learning more in the future."

Kate reviewed: Gem cutting, tuition for two students in cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"Great course, extremely informative, friendly and helpful, and lovely stone to take home, thank you! "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you very much! I really enjoyed the tuition session, lovely to meet you! :)"

Han reviewed: 1 on 1 gem cutting: standard round brilliant or diamond cut: meetpoint faceting

"Really great experience. Thank you James for making it easy to understand and for the skills which I can now put to good use "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you very much! It was a really fun tuition session, and a pleasure to meet you. :)"

Ghanima reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"It was a wonderful experience with James I learned how to hold tools as it is important for the process, and many other information were included in the course that gave me motivation to continue with gemstone cutting and facetting. I recommend everyone to start a course with James !!!! "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you very much Ghanima! It was lovely to meet you, and you were an absolute pleasure to instruct. Thank you for coming along! Regards, James :)"

Heather reviewed: Cabochon cutting and faceting course over two consecutive days

"James was super helpful and the experience was great. James was full of lots of tips and advice. We would certainly recommend the course to others wanting to explore the art of gem cutting "

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you for that lovely review. I had a greet time, and enjoyed Timothy's company. I'm glad he had a good time, he was a great student. Thank you. James :)"

Iman Dupree reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"Thank you for sharing your knowledge James and explaining everything in a way that was easy for me to follow. A brilliant UK gemcutting tuition is rare to find and I’m grateful for locating your services."

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you Iman! I had a lot of fun during your tuition, thanks for coming along! You're welcome back anytime. Regards, James :)"

A. Cooke reviewed: One on one gem cutting tuition: faceting an emerald cut

"Highly recommended. James is a very knowledgable instructor with years of experience and went through everything patiently. I now have the confidence to do faceting myself having been shown what to do. Great introduction to gem cutting."

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you very much! I had a great time with the tuition, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you. Best of luck with your adventures in lapidary! Regards, James :)"

Juliette reviewed: Gem cutting - cabochon cutting and an introduction to faceting

"I had fun and learnt a great deal from James in my one-on-one lapidary course. I recommend it for anyone interested in cutting stones for themselves who is unsure where to start, or how to progress their skills. James is a patient, friendly and knowledgeable tutor."

Treasureworks responded:

"Thank you very much! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you. If you ever want to learn faceting, do get in touch! Regards James :)"