Identification of precious gemstones like Ruby, Sapphire & Emeralds

Identification of semi-precious gemstones

Optical properties of gemstones                      

Physical properties of gemstones              

Synthesis of gemstones

Identification of synthetic gemstones made by different processes                        

Identification of imitations & simulants

Identification of organic gemstones like pearls, amber, coral & ivory

Use of instruments like dichroscope, polariscope, 10x lens to recognize the gemstones practically

Identification of origin of the major gemstones

About this class:

This programme is conducted in small batches of 5 students. Hence you are assured of personal attention. You will learn to see gemstones that have been carefully selected. You need to buy an eyeglass, tweezers & white-pad.

Class Duration:

1 month programme - 2 times a week - 3 hours per session.

Who can benefit?        

*Sales associates

*Investors & users of gems for astrological purposes

*Jewellers - owners, managers, retailers, manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers

*Jewellery designers

*Ladies & housewives buying gems & gem-studded jewellery