Tuition in Can$ plus 5% GST for Canadian residents
Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) all practical classes have been suspended until further notice.
For non-residents US$ 1,250 includes non-refundable registration fee of US$ 100 and taxes; please request pro-forma invoice at checkout. * Foreign students must enter Canada on a visitor's visa; copy of official Visa document must be provided 40 days prior to course commencement.
GEM 250 Advanced Gem Identification
This course is an up-date course for A.G. (C.I.G.) diploma applicants and graduates of other schools and institutes.
In this three 1/2-day advanced course students will learn state-of-the-art techniques (including immersion-scope, gemstone magnetism, IR-VIS-NIR and Raman spectroscopy), etc. designed to identify confidently any gemstone encountered in the market place. Between 100 and 120 challenging gems including the most recent synthetic diamonds are available for testing. Max 4 participants; download course flyer (PDF).
- Fee: $ 1,995 includes comprehensive study guide and materials (copy of "Gemstone Inclusion Library"), use of lab equipment and study stones. Recommended text-book: Gemology by Peter Read
GEM 250: Sat - Tue, May 16 - 19, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.CANCELLED. Will be rescheduled.- GEM 250-8: Sat – Tue, November 9 - 13, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 5:30/12:15 p.m. SORRY FULL Standby-list
- Sandman Signature Hotel – Vancouver Airport, Richmond B.C.
- To keep costs down no lunch or beverage services are offered, lunch break 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
- Prerequisites: A.G. (C.I.G.) diploma or equivalent (please contact us for admission requirements)
Here a brief list of man-made gems in our study collection: Chatham, Kashan, Ramaura, Knischka, Lechleitner, Regency, Biron, Lenix, Gilson, Tairus rubies, sapphires, emeralds, alexandrite, opal, moissanite, synthetic diamonds CVD and HPHT grown and treated, and many others. Gem enhancement techniques such as polymer impregnation (jadeite), heat-alteration, surface colour diffusion, irradiation, HPHT and glass filling are studied.
Hands-on exercises with our portable in-house developed GL Gem Spectrometer and GL Gem Raman PL532 TEC system. Practicing gemmologists may use this lab class to up-grade their skills. Exam fees for A.G. diploma candidates are $ 100 for written and $ 200 for practical exam.
In this course an organic liquid (methylene iodide) saturated with sulfur is being used in conjunction with the refractometer. The school cannot assume any liability for any allergic or medical reactions a student may experience from its use. Please consult your health practitioner.
Please wait with your travel arrangements until the course is confirmed.
For residents of Canada only.
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