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.
DIPLOMA IN GEMOLOGY
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:
- Descriptions
- All important gemstones seen in the marketplace
- Historical background, where relevant
- Composition and properties
- Key identifying features
- Treatments
- Synthesis
- Imitations
- Market and trade
- 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
- 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
- Descriptions
Description
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DURATION
- 200 classroom hours spread over 50 working days
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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 BASICS + DIAMOND GRADING
Specially designed module for all those who would like to have the essential diamond knowledge on their fingertips in shortest possible time to get employed in the industry or to start out on their own into the business of diamond jewelry. It is a combination of two different courses and provides theoretical knowledge with practical grading of diamonds.
WHAT YOU LEARN
- Basic facts about diamonds
- The four C’s and their impact on value
- Presenting and selling diamond jewelry
- effectively at the sale counter
- Diamond grading procedures
- Clarity, color, and cut grading of diamonds
WHAT YOU EARN
- ACGS DIAMOND BASICS CERTIFICATE
- ACGS DIAMOND GRADING CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF
- Diamond- the wonder mineral
- Diamonds and Diamond Value; diamond grading procedures
- Clarity – its impact on value; clarity grading of diamonds
- Color – its impact on value; color grading of diamonds
- Cut – its impact on value; cut grading of diamonds
- Carat weight – its impact on value; full grading of diamonds
- Retailing Diamond Jewelry
- Care and Cleaning, Repairs and Storage
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
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.
Courses
Coloured Stones / Gemology Courses
Corporate Programmes
Diamonds Courses
Gem-A Program
Jewelry Courses
Pearls Courses
Workshop
International Courses
Gem Store
Gemological Laboratory Services