Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) is one of the most coveted and sought after qualifications throughout Europe, Asia, and several other parts of the world. This title can be awarded to a person who has completed the requirements and passed the prescribed examinations of the Association, now popularly known as Gem-A (previously known as GAGTL). With headquarters in London, it is also the world’s longest established teaching gemmological organization. The first class was conducted in 1913.
A graduate from Gem-A has proven credentials of professionalism, knowledge and experience.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAM
Companies in the field of diamond or colored stone trading, pearl trading, jewelry manufacturing or having sizable retail outlets employ significant number of skilled persons in different departments / sections of the company. It is assumed that all of them have attained professional qualification in one field or the other.
It has often been stressed that training is a continued process for growth and betterment in any company. Hence the need to send selected groups of employees for specially designed programs. Such investment in their employees by companies prove very rewarding in the short- and in the long-term.
ACGS offers quality service in this field. Most frequent requirements of such training involve one or more of the following broad areas:
- Diamonds
- Particular groups of gemstones
- Pearls
- Jewelry retail
- All proposals falling in this category need to be discussed in terms of specific training needs, number of employees to be trained. Duration, charges and other related issues are then finalized.
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COLORED STONE BASICS
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
DIAMOND GRADING LAB CLASS
In the all-important diamond trade, ability to grade diamonds accurately is vital to assign value. A lab class at ACGS provides an opportunity to acquire or fine-tune diamond grading skills.
Get trained to grade diamonds accurately under personal supervision of an experienced instructor using a modern gemological microscope as well as a 10X loupe.
WHAT YOU LEARN
- Understand the concepts of clarity, color and cut in diamonds
- Grading diamonds for clarity
- Grading diamonds for color
- Grading diamond cut
- Detect treatments
- Distinguish common stimulants
- Characteristics associated with synthetic diamonds
WHAT YOU EARN
- ACGS Diamond Grading Certificate
PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF
- Anatomy of polished Round Brilliant Diamond
- The 4 Cs of diamond value
- Clarity characteristics and clarity grading procedure
- Plotting diagrams
- Color scale in diamonds and color grading procedure
- Grading proportions, symmetry, and polish
- Grading fancy shapes
- Small size diamonds – sieve sizes
JEWELRY RETAIL PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Be the face of jewelry industry!
A retail-sale professional operates from the front and interacts with customers across the sale counter on a daily basis, or supervises the functioning of a showroom in a senior capacity.
This program (consisting of three Certificate Courses – Jewelry Basics, Diamond Basics, and Colored Stone Basics) prepares you to get the critical product knowledge and the sales techniques that you employ, making jewelry purchase an enjoyable and memorable experience for your customers.
WHAT YOU LEARN
- 4 Cs of diamond value and significance of each for your customer.
- How to explain the differences between different natural stones, synthetics, and possible treatments.
- Fundamentals of precious metals.
- Converting jewelry styles, designs, and other features into benefits.
- Applying proven steps for smooth and satisfying jewelry sales.
WHAT YOU EARN
- ACGS JEWELRY RETAIL PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF
- JEWELRY BASICS: Precious metals; Regulations and Testing; Jewelry styles; Features and Benefits; Customer interaction and conducting sales; Cleaning and care of jewelry.
- DIAMOND BASICS: Diamonds and Diamond Value; Color as a value factor; Clarity as a value factor; Cut as a value factor; Weight as a value factor; Selling diamond jewelry
- COLORED STONE BASICS: Gemstones; Color and signicance; Phenomenal stones; Other three C’s; Gem pipeline and market; Synthetics, Imitations, and Treatments; Retail sale of stone-studded jewelry; Cleaning and care.
GRADUATE PEARLS DIPLOMA
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
Courses
Coloured Stones / Gemology Courses
Corporate Programmes
Diamonds Courses
Gem-A Program
Jewelry Courses
Pearls Courses
Workshop
International Courses
Gem Store
Gemological Laboratory Services