INTRODUCTION TO PEARLS
Pearls are an important part of the gemstone market. They are traded worldwide and are ever in demand. If you want a short-cut to basic knowledge about pearls, then this course is best suited for you.
WHAT YOU LEARN
- Basic facts about natural and cultured pearls
- Marketing of cultured pearls and their varieties
- How pearls are evaluated
WHAT YOU EARN
- ACGS Introduction to Pearls Certificate.
PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF
- Formation of pearls in nature; cultured pearls
- Structure and composition of natural and cultured pearl
- Important varieties of cultured pearls
- Care and cleaning of pearls
- Pearl market
DURATION
11 Classroom hours spread over 3 working days