Overview
This course was designed as an up-date course for A.G. (C.I.G.) diploma applicants and graduates of other schools and institutes.
This advanced course has a home-study and 3 1/2 day workshop component. 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).
Includes
- Comprehensive study guide and materials
- Copy of “Gemstone Inclusion Library
- Use of lab equipment and study stones.
Excludes
- Recommended text-book: Gemology by Peter Read
Notes
- Prerequisites: A.G. (C.I.G.) diploma or equivalent (please contact us for admission requirements)
- 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.
- 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.
- For residents of Canada only.