Charles Jordan Tillinghast of 314 Hampton Blvd., Gaffney, recently graduated from the American School of Jewelry as a Certified Jewelry Technician, a program geared towards metal fabrication and designing.

During his attendance at the school, Tillinghast learned to make various items of jewelry - rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and more. He completed all of the jewelry projects in the Certified Jewelry Technician program as instructed and on time.

The American School of Jewelry is a trade school that teaches individuals to become jewelry designers and repair persons, and also offers training in gemology and the business part of the jewelry industry. The school is approved by the Department of Education and is located in South Florida.