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Mark your calendar for spring semester! — Registration begins Jan. 5; classes start Feb. 2

DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY (R259)

R – Physical Sciences and Math

Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | February 3, 2026-March 3, 2026

Tuesday: 2:15 PM-3:30 PM

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

Jewelry has been cherished and gifted for thousands of years. While there is a vast array of jewelry created, one of the most treasured is diamond jewelry. We’ll explore the development of diamonds and diamond jewelry, how diamond jewelry is set and designed, the metals used for diamond jewelry (both traditional as well as surprising new methods). We’ll cover the new world of Lab-Grown Diamonds, taking the jewelry world by storm, what they are, how they’re grown and differences and similarities.
We’ll also explore estate jewelry, either as a purchase or a method to sell your jewelry if you’ve been thinking of doing so.
We’ll explore diamond pricing and how to make your next diamond or diamond jewelry purchase.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).


INSTRUCTOR: Lee Kuperstein

KUPERSTEIN, LEE — Experienced professional in the diamond and jewelry industries with a career spanning over 50 years. Lee has a vast understanding of the diamond business, including retail and wholesale buying, manufacturing, selling, compliance and governmental affairs, and managerial and executive experience in both mined and lab-grown diamonds, in the mainstream and luxury jewelry markets, both brick and mortar and online. (R259, X255)


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