INTRODUCTION

This course imparts expertise and knowledge to a gem enthusiast and enables him/her to identify, grade and value gemstones based on international standards. The course information is closely aligned with the international colored stone industry, which will enable the candidate to easily relate to current market dynamics and terminologies.

• Introduction to gemstones
• Identifying different species of gemstones
• Distinguishing natural gems, imitation and synthetics
• “Big Three” of the gemstone world: ruby, sapphire, and emerald
• Multitude of colored stones in today’s market
• Presentation and report submission