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Location

775 E 3300 S

Salt Lake City, Ut 84106

Monday - Saturday
10am - 5pm

Frequently Asked Questions

We do! You can CLICK HERE to find it!

YES! You can come in to the studio to see what we have, or we can custom order something for you, or you can give us a call to place a phone order (please know exactly what you want when calling).

All metals are cut, then weighed, then priced so unfortunately we are not able to give exact pricing beforehand - only a guesstimate.

Yes! We have local artists that cut unique cabochons that we sell in the studio and turquoise from our favorite Arizona connection. We also have our own little rock show 3 times a year, (the day before the Gem Faire in Utah), at the studio. Click here for the next event and sign up for our email list to get notified early.

Yes! Our supply is growing all the time! We try to keep our website up to date with what we have in the studio, and you can come by or order online. We are happy to ship anywhere for an extra charge. Not sure where to start? Check out this page to see what tools we recommend to get your studio started!

No, we don’t repair jewelry here at the studio, but we recommend 9th & 9th Jewelers in Salt Lake City.

We do not. The State requires certain permits, and we are not set up for that. We recommend trying jewelry stores or pawn shops that buy stuff.

If you made the ring in one of our classes, we can only resize the ring up ½-1 size LARGER, but we cannot resize rings smaller. To make your ring smaller, you would need to take it to a jeweler that laser welds. WE DO NOT RESIZE RINGS MADE OUTSIDE OF BGJS.

If you need to cancel or reschedule a class, you may reschedule only once, and our CANCELLATION POLICY depends on the time leading up to the scheduled class.

Up to a week: a refund minus a 15% cancellation fee will be issued.

Within 7 days: a credit will be given to attend a future class minus a 15% cancellation fee.

Within 48 hours: no refund or credit given. No Show = No Credit.

Please arrive early to class as we aim to start promptly. If you are more than 15 minutes late, it will be considered a no show and you will be turned away. Please note that there are no refunds or rescheduling in such cases. Classes progress quickly, and it is challenging to provide a satisfactory learning experience for all participants when we have to catch up a tardy student during the class.

Class credit must be used to enroll in a class within a 60-day period after cancellation, or it will be forfeited. Again, students may only reschedule once.

Your tuition will be returned in full if BGJS needs to cancel a class. We have a two-person minimum for many of our classes, and on occasion, the minimum may not be met, so grab a friend to take a class with you!

We understand that life can be unpredictable, and circumstances can change unexpectedly. However, cancellation of classes can pose a significant challenge to our visiting instructors who travel from afar to teach at our jewelry school. To ensure that our visiting instructor classes run smoothly and efficiently while also respecting the time and effort of our instructors, we have established the following cancellation policy for students:

1. If a student cancels their enrollment more than 30 days before the start of the class, they will receive a refund less 5% of their tuition fees.

2. If a student cancels their enrollment between 15-30 days before the start of the class, they will receive a refund less 50% of their tuition fees.

3. If a student cancels their enrollment less than 15 days before the start of the class, they will not receive a refund of their tuition fees.

4. In the case of a medical emergency or other extenuating circumstance that prevents a student from attending the class, we may consider transferring the student to a future class taught by the same instructor, subject to availability and at the school's discretion.

5. If a student fails to attend the class without any prior notification, they will not receive a refund of their tuition fees and will not be eligible to transfer their enrollment to a future class.

We understand that situations beyond a student's control may prevent them from attending a class, and we will do our best to accommodate such situations. However, we also need to ensure that our visiting instructors are compensated fairly for their time and effort, and that our classes run smoothly and efficiently.

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We require that you have taken classes and are able to confidently and safely work independently before using our studio. Also, we have a questionnaire for you to fill out and then we will be in touch!

The metalsmithing studio access is $15 Per hour, you pay as you go. The lapidary studio rental is $25 an hour. We have a studio rental waiver you will be required to sign in the studio. Consumables are not included with studio time. Please text the studio to make sure there is a bench available or room at the rock machines. We also have studio memberships, you can find more details here.

We say start with what you're drawn to! Unless the class says it's intermediate, advanced, or requires previous experience, you can take what you'd like.

Most of our classes require no previous experience in metalsmithing unless it says otherwise in the class description. However, we do have some intermediate classes and workshops that do require some experience. This is especially true for visiting instructor workshops. Please read each class description carefully before registering for a class to determine if it is the right class for you.

It depends. There's a lot of fake jewelry out there, and if it's not marked silver or gold, then we can't use it. If you would like to melt something down, we recommend taking the Sand Casting Class.

You may bring your own stones if they are flat bottom cabochons, and the instructor teaching the class is comfortable having you use your stone. You are responsible for your stone's care and setting; however, BGJS and its instructors are not liable for your stone accidentally breaking during class.

We do! One instructor can teach up to 5 people, and two instructors can teach up to 10, three instructors for 14 students. Classes range from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the technique you would like to learn. If you would like to get a class on the schedule, please email us at info@bgoldenjewelryschool.com to make arrangements with the right instructors. You are welcome to bring food and beverages for your party.

We don’t teach using gold. However, if you’d like, you can take a private class with one of our instructors, and they can guide you on how to use gold. It helps to take a class using silver first to get the basic soldering skills without the hefty price tag. If you want to use gold, it needs to be pre-ordered and prepaid for before the class.

We are always adding new and previously taught classes to our website. If you don’t see it currently being offered, check back! It’s probably just not on the schedule yet. We also recommend signing up for our newsletter to get notifications on upcoming classes or following us on Instagram.

PLEASE CALL/EMAIL US DIRECTLY WHEN USING GIFT CERTIFICATE TO BOOK A CLASS

TO PURCHASE TOOLS: There will be an ID code on your gift certificate that you will enter into the system when checking out.

If it is for a dollar amount, it can be used for any classes or tools, and if it was purchased for a specific class, it would need to be redeemed for that class unless you contact the school to have it converted to a dollar amount or different class.

We are happy to have kids in the studio, they are very creative! 8 to 12 years old do need parental supervision and help with some of the tools 13 and over can create independently. We offer a kids camp at both locations every summer!

We sell almost everything you need to get started at home. However, you may want to take multiple classes to get an idea of what you need for the specific things you want to create. We occasionally offer a silver supply ordering class, which may be helpful, and we sell basic tool kits that will help you get off to a good start and more specialized tools when you are ready.

We recommend bringing stones that are smaller than a grapefruit and bring a few so we can help you select one that would be good to start with. We have some small slabs available for purchase in the studio if you don't have and stones you'd like to use.

Lapidary is dirty so we also recommend clothes you don't mind possibly getting wet or dirty, remember your glasses, and to tie your hair back.

You can find more information on the program here.

Yes, if it is not like fine jewelry, you see more traditionally. We cater to the more artistic, unique crowd. The most popular class for this is the casting class, or you can take the metalsmithing or inlay class if you just want a basic silver band. We can use gold in the casting class, but it must be ordered and paid for before the class starts. If you have an old ring you want to meltdown, they must be marked gold, and we use half old, half new so that it is a quality casting. We have a Wedding Ring Ideas Pinterest board you can check out for more ideas along the lines of what we can help you create.

Yes! Full payment is required before the class starts, but we are happy to except payments through Venmo or in person, leading up to the class.

We offer Private 1-on-1 classes and should be able to match you with the right instructor for your project. Email us at info@bgoldenjewelryschool.com for more information.

Classes typically close 24 hours before the class so the instructors can be informed and prepared for their class. Or, if the enrollment was too low, the class may have been canceled. We encourage you to sign up a few days in advance to make sure you get in! You can text us during normal business hours to request a spot in the class, and if there is a spot available, we'd be happy to add you and send you an invoice to pay online.