Introduction to the “Gemstone World”.

Gemstone classification.

Gemstones mining, formation & history.

Physical & optical, properties & chemical characteristics.

Characteristic properties and inclusions of gemstones.

Rough gemstone identification & gem deposits.

Cutting & fashioning gemstones, shapes & cutting styles.

Organic gemstones – Amber, Coral, Ivory, Jet & Pearls.

On-sight identification method of gemstones.

General testing procedure used in daily trade.

Usage of gemological equipment’s and effective tools to identifying the gemstones.

Operating microscope, dichroscope, polariscope, refractometer and other gemological equipment.

Origins of the most gem varieties with characteristic features.

Recognize how quality, rarity, origin and color affect the gem value.

Gemstones treatments & identification techniques.

Simulants or look alike counterparts.

Classification – natural & synthetics colorstones.

Identify simulants, synthetics, doublets & triplets.

Navgraha (Indian market) & birthstones (western market).

Terminology & nomenclature of gemstones as per Indian & International markets.

Certification & project work.

Usage of technical knowledge for effective sales and excellent service.

In-brief study about different origins and world markets for gemstones.