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COLORED STONE BASICS

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Man has used natural materials as ornamentation ever since he the dawn of civilization. Sheer beauty of natural crystals would have attracted man when he went around hunting or exploring his surroundings. Chance finding of colorful stones made him treasure these objects. Over centuries, these beautiful pieces, the natural gemstones, came to be regarded highly in terms of value. So the gems became precious! And there has been no looking back. All the gemstones, other than diamonds, are now commonly termed as “Colored Stones”. These include both- the inorganic and the organic gem materials. You can have a smooth start in learning about gemstones with a short-duration course – “COLORED STONE BASICS” which will give you the most essential information. In fact, you will start looking at gemstones with a very different ‘eye’ and will acquire the confidence even to sell gemstones!

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Basic facts about gems and their attributes
  • Fundamental knowledge of the gem parameters
  • Important types and categories of gems
  • Marketing, retailing, treatments, synthetic gemstones

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS COLORED STONE BASICS CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • Introduction to gemstones and their study
  • Significance of Color and  Phenomena
  • Significance of Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight
  • Market pattern of colored stones
  • Treatments, Synthetics, Imitations, and Disclosure Ethics
  • Retailing of colored stone
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DIPLOMA IN GEMOLOGY

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Gemstones never fail to fascinate. Centuries of human history reveal the fascination of civilizations with colored stones of diverse nature. There are hundreds of different gemstones, coming from nearly all continents of the globe. See the wonder world of colored stones unfold at ACGS, getting an insight into their origin, the great variety they exhibit, their properties, and how to identify them. Pick up correct techniques and practice with hundreds of actual gemstones using standard gemological equipment, under guidance of an experienced instructor. Further, this program enables you to get into position to use your product knowledge in actual trade practices to be a successful business professional.

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Properties of gemstones.
  • Identifying most of the common gemstones.
  • Use of standard gemological equipment to identify stones.
  • The gem pipeline.
  • To distinguish between natural and synthetic gemstones.
  • Relationship between quality, rarity and value.
  • How the gemstone market functions.

WHAT YOU EARN

  • DIPLOMA IN GEMOLOGY

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • This comprehensive program has three broad segments:
    1. Descriptions
      • All important gemstones seen in the marketplace
      • Historical background, where relevant
      • Composition and properties
      • Key identifying features
      • Treatments
      • Synthesis
      • Imitations
      • Market and trade
    2. Concepts and Principles
      • Basics of gem science
      • Origin and nature of minerals and gemstones
      • Crystallography basics
      • Physical properties
      • Optical properties
      • Compositions
      • Gemstones under magnification
      • Advanced techniques in gemological studies
      • Synthetics & Simulants
      • Gemstone Treatments
    3. Determinations
      • Techniques of observation.
      • Using different instruments – Refractometer, Polariscope, Dichroscope, Microscope, Spectroscope, UV Lamp, Electronic SG balance.
      • Correct procedures and precautions
      • Precise identification
    Lectures and practical work go hand-in-hand 
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