Gemstone Roundtable
“Our Gemstone Roundtable events afford me the opportunity to share my art and life with an intimate group of clients. Attendees learn about the beauty and elements of gemstones and stone selection while sharing in the process of creation with me. It’s the perfect fusion of my voice and creativity with a client’s unique tastes and style.” – llyn strong
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Who can attend a Gemstone Roundtable event?
Gemstone Roundtables are open to anyone interested in participating but, to maintain the event ambiance, we aim to keep each event to 20 attendees. We ask that attendees reserve a spot in advance by calling our gallery at 864.233.5900. Mailed invitations will be sent to all reservations.
2) How do I secure an invitation?
Invitations are sent to customers on our mailing list as well as anyone who has placed a reservation for a select event. Interested parties are invited to drop by or call the gallery to request an invitation and RSVP to attend an upcoming event.
3) Describe a typical Gemstone Roundtable event. What activities take place?
A Gemstone Roundtable event is truly a unique experience, one that allows you to be more intimately involved in jewelry art and the jewelry making process. Guests begin the evening with heavy hors d’ouevres and cocktails. Once everyone is seated around a dining-room style table, llyn strong and the guest gem dealer share details on the evening as the event get underway. The gem dealer then passes around over one hundred loose gemstones and discusses any unique or noteworthy attributes. Guests have a few seconds to admire each stone and, if they wish to preview the select stone a second time, guests can place a reserve on it. Reserves do not obligate the guests to a purchase and there is no limit to the number of stones placed on reserve.
Once all stones have been previewed by each guest, then guests have the opportunity to review any stones on reserve. During the evening, llyn works one-on-one with each guest to discuss select stones and sketch jewelry designs suited to their tastes and style.
4) Do you have to make a purchase at the event? Is there a minimum purchase amount required?
There is no obligation for guests to purchase stones or jewelry at the event.
5) Can I purchase stones and commission work after the event concludes?
Yes, guests are welcome to drop by the gallery or call to discuss any work they wish to commission. However, we do want guests to be aware that we cannot guarantee the availability of a select stone once the event concludes. We will make every effort to assist customers in selecting similar-type stones if necessary.
6) When and where are Gemstone Roundtable events held?
Currently, Gemstone Roundtables are hosted by llyn strong at her gallery, llyn strong fine jewelry in Greenville, SC, located on North Main Street in downtown. llyn hosts several events a year, typically clustered in a series of three evenings twice a year with one event each evening. We invite you to preview upcoming dates on our Events page.
7) How long does the event last?
Typically, an evening event is scheduled from 6:30 – 9:30 PM (EST).