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.
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.
Lectures and practical work go hand-in-hand
Description
Description
DURATION
54 classroom hours spread over 14 working days.
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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
GRADUATE DIAMONDS DIPLOMA PROGRAM
When it comes to handling, grading and trading the “King of Gems”, basic and peripheral knowledge will not do. You need an in-depth understanding of the diamond properties, principles and techniques of grading. You also need to pick up the skill from a qualified instructor who can guide you as to the dos and the don’ts.Master the knowledge and skill of a professional grader at ACGS, and see your level of confidence soar!
WHAT YOU LEARN
- Origin, nature, important diamond properties, diamond fashioning.
- The effect of 4Cs on diamond value.
- Methodology to grade diamonds for color, clarity, cut, and finish.
- Diamond simulants, synthesis, and treatments.
- Buying and selling diamonds.
- Providing tips for diamond buying and guiding consumers while working in the sales department.
WHAT YOU EARN
- ACGS GRADUATE DIAMOND DIPLOMA
PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF
- Evolution of the diamond industry.
- Shaping of the modern diamond market.
- Origin, exploration, and mining of diamonds; important diamond sources.
- Important diamond properties.
- Diamond cutting.
- Grading procedure for Clarity, Color, Cut and Finish.
- Fancy colors and Fancy Shapes.
- Recutting, and Repolishing of diamonds.
- Simulants, Synthetics, and treatments.
- Diamond trading.
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
- Descriptions
Courses
Coloured Stones / Gemology Courses
Corporate Programmes
Diamonds Courses
Gem-A Program
Jewelry Courses
Pearls Courses
Workshop
International Courses
Gem Store
Gemological Laboratory Services