GEM 300: Appraisal Courses
C.I.G. Professional Development Program for Jewellery Appraisers
The Fine Jewellery Appraiser PDP is the final step in your preparation for a career in the jewellery industry. The Canadian Institute of Gemmology is proud to offer this professional self-guided study in the combined fields of practical gemmology and jewellery arts.
Earn your “F.J.A. (C.I.G.)” certificate and become recognized as a professional by both the industry and the general public.
GEM 310 Appraisal Theory
- Course Type: Correspondence Course
- Fee: $595 (for correspondence course) includes text and study materials. Required text-books: “Gems and Jewelry Appraising” and “Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising” by Anna Miller.
Course GEM 310 Appraisal Theory forms the first part in the Fine Jewellery Appraiser (C.I.G.) program. This correspondence course introduces personal property appraisal theory and terminology. The completion of five (5) written papers is required.
GEM 350 Appraisal Practice
- Prerequisite: Diploma in gemmology obtained after 2002. If necessary candidates should take the Accredited Gemmologist (C.I.G.)® Professional Development Program (AGPDP). Course in Jewellery, History and Design is highly recommended.
- Fee: $995 (includes correspondence course and two-day work-shop with practical and written exam). The practical exam will require gem identification and evaluation of several jewellery pieces. Each candidate will have access to a fully equipped workstation. Additional tools and materials such as commercial colour grading system, pricing guides, etc. must be supplied by each candidate.
Course GEM 350 Appraisal Practice will review the purpose and function, concepts and legal aspects of evaluation. The actual preparation of evaluation reports covering a number of appraisal situations under supervision of a tutor is part of the course.
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To enroll in the Fine Jewellery Appraiser (C.I.G.) courses students must have completed a diploma in gemmology such as A.G.(C.I.G.), G.G.(G.I.A.), F.G.A and a diamond/colour gem grading course, or equivalent. C.I.G. students may start the program after completing their Fine Jewellery Expert and Diamond Grading certificates.
The two correspondence courses Appraisal Theory and Appraisal Practice must be completed within 12 months. The final part of the F.J.A.(C.I.G) program consists of a written and practical exam. A full day of attendance is usually required for the entire exam.
To maintain the high level of competence jewellery appraisers must renew their license after five years. An annual fee of $100 includes a Professional Membership in the Gem Connoisseur Club – the Alumni Association of the Canadian Institute of Gemmologyand covers the cost of any upgrade courses for the license renewal.
Tuition fees (which include all exam fees) and requirements for licensing may change without notice. The administrative fee for a second written exam is $ 50, for re-sitting a practical exam $ 100.
Please contact the Director of Education at (604) 530-8569 if you have any further questions.
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