Advanced Gemmology Courses

Gemmology Basics Theory Course

Gemmology is the fascinating study of all types of gem materials – natural, lab grown and imitation. Gems come from every corner of the planet and touch almost every culture in the world. Gemmology Basics is for the student who is launching their career into the world of jewellery fashion or gem trading, or; for the avid collector who wants to know more; or even for the person who works in a jewellery store who wants to be able to answer customer’s questions; for a budding appraiser; and finally to the goldsmith who wants to know the physical properties of the gems they are setting. The sessions will be live and interactive over zoom. Discussions and Q&As are encouraged for a more interactive learning. Participants will receive a Statement of Completion.

Pre-Exam Gemmology Lab Course

This course is a supplemental course for the Professional Gemmology Program. This course will allow participants to prepare for their gemmological exam by reviewing the basics of classroom instruments and how to use them. Instruments include a Microscope, a Refractometer with RI fluid, a Polariscope with a Conoscope, a Dichroscope, a Table Model Prism Spectroscope, a handheld Spectroscope and a Loupe.

Gemmology Basics Instrument Lab Course

This course is a supplemental course for the Professional Gemmology Program. This course will allow participants to become more proficient with the instruments used in gemmology and will ensure they can use the equipment safely and correctly. We practice the same procedures and identification skills used by gemmologists in the profession. Tools used include a Microscope, a Refractometer with RI fluid, a Polariscope with a Conoscope, a Dichroscope, a Table Model Prism Spectroscope, a handheld Spectroscope and a Loupe.

Syllabus:

• Observations using the 10× loupe and microscope and the various lighting techniques for looking at gem materials
  Review of gemmological instruments and their construction and use.
  Correct use of the refractometer for faceted materials and the interpretation of results
  Use of the handheld spectroscope and how to record and interpret results.
  Utilisation of supporting tools such as the polariscope, dichroscope, Chelsea Colour Filter and UV light
  The theory and practice of hydrostatic specific gravity
  Full use of exclusive CGA Library
  Theory behind identifying features of rough and cut gemstones

Gemmology Basics Intensive Lab Course

This course is a supplemental course for the Professional Gemmology Program. This course will allow participants to become more proficient with the instruments used in gemmology and will ensure they can use the equipment safely and correctly. We practice the same procedures and identification skills used by gemmologists in the profession. Tools used include a Microscope, a Refractometer with RI fluid, a Polariscope with a Conoscope, a Dichroscope, a Table Model Prism Spectroscope, a handheld Spectroscope and a Loupe.