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INTRODUCTION TO PEARLS

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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
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GRADUATE PEARLS DIPLOMA

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There are few gems which are lovelier than fine pearls. Throughout history, they have enjoyed a special place in the hierarchy of precious stones. The ACGS Pearls Program is designed to take you on a journey into the world of pearls, their origin, characteristics, grading and their trade.

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Understand the history, the process of culturing, and marketing of pearls.
  • Distinguish between natural and cultured pearls.
  • Professionally evaluate and grade cultured pearls.
  • Promote the relationship of beauty, value, and quality in your merchandise.

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS Graduate Pearls Diploma

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • Nature of pearls – structure and composition
  • Natural to cultured pearls
  • Value factors
  • Pearl farming
  • The Akoya, The Tahitian, The South Sea cultured pearl
  • The Freshwater cultured pearl
  • Treatments, Imitations, Pearl testing
  • The Business of Pearls
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