Navratna Course

Navratnam - 9 Precious Gemstones

Navaratnam is a Sanskrit compound word which means "Nine Gems" or "Ratnas". This course is thoughtfully designed for gem enthusiasts and astrologers to acquire an expertise to identify and grade precious nine planetary gems & other look alike color-stones.

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Program ID
IIG106 NAV
What You Earn?
9 Planetary Stones Certificate
Duration
24 Clock Hours
Program Length
4 Weeks (May vary based on holidays and other scheduled breaks)
Batch Timings
Evening : 4 pm to 7 pm Weekend: 12 pm to 3 pm
Mode of Learning
Offline - Online - Hybrid

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Introduction to “Gemstone World”.
  • The formation, mining sources and history of nine planetary gemstones.
  • The gemology of nine planetary gemstones - Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Cats Eye, Hessonite Garnet, Coral, & Pearl.
  • Gemstone classification.
  • Physical & optical properties of Navgraha.
  • Cutting & fashioning gemstones, shapes & cutting styles.
  • Study characteristic properties and inclusions through microscope.
  • General testing procedure used in daily trade.
  • On-sight identification method of gemstones.
  • Simplified classification from its simulants for the Navratnas.
  • Classification - natural & synthetic colorstones.
  • Practical training using the 10x loupe and its application in the field of buying & selling.
  • An extensive study of "Navgrah" through a mix of theoretical and practical sessions.
  • The Navagrahas and their significance in Vedic astrology.
  • Pricing and gems market trends.
  • Study about worldwide occurrence and world markets for gemstones.

WHO SHOULD PURSUE?

  • Gem Enthusiasts
  • Youth seeking future in Gem Trade
  • Amateur Gem Collector
  • Astrologer
  • Sales Associate
  • Jewellery Manufacturer
  • Colored Stone Buyer
  • Diamond Buyer
  • Diamond Sorter / Grader
  • Valuer / Appraiser




WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Navratnam Program, as the name itself describes; it is education about the combination of nine precious gemstones. The nine stones are representative of the planets, the sun, and the moon. These gemstones comprise of Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Cat's eye and Coral.

A navaratna ring should be worn on the Anamika i.e. ring finger. Women should worn navaratna ring on the left-hand ring finger. Men should worn navaratna ring on the right-hand ring finger.

Navaratna color stones are considered to have scientific and astrological benefits on the wearer. It is believed that wearing navaratna jewels enhances the person's health, prosperity and happiness. It's also believed to remove the negative energy.

We do provide placement assistance. IIG is the brand which is well worse with many reputed wholesaler – retailers, factories and manufacturers. Also we have tied up with gems & Jewellery companies who provide unconditional internship to IIG students just after completion of course.

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