Gemology Graduate Program

About Course

ISGJ's Gemology Graduate Program is a highly professional and coveted internationally recognized gemologist title.

You will learn the best hands-on practical gemological experiences during this program. The program will cover various topics like, how to identify gemstones, scientific training and practical learning of gem identification, updates on synthetic, imitation treatments identification, latest information on color enhancements, sources of worldwide gemstones. characteristics of colored stone, method to improve the natural properties of colored stone known as enhancement or treatment.

This program also covers the complete diamond grading and valuation part. Grade diamond in the D-Z color range, diamond grading and identification techniques with a practical session with diamonds of different sizes, colors and clarity, recognize and distinguish between natural, treated and synthetic diamonds and to compare and identify a diamond and its simulants.

Gemology Graduate Program + Polished Diamond Graduate + Jewellery Basic

Course Structure

01. Module 1

Introduction of gems and gemology
Various types of gemstones
Using various gem testing instruments to identify gemstones
Colored stone grading and valuation
Updates on synthetics, imitation and treatment identification
Sources of worldwide gemstones
Exams and tests
Market analysis of colored stones

02. Module 2

Get professional insight into identification of gem
quality factors and where they are mined
Learn definitions of gems, and recognize how their beauty, rarity and durability affect their price
Learn to identify transparent, translucent and opaque gemstones
Differentiate between natural gemstones and their synthetic counterparts
Identify simulants by using magnification to observe the internal features within them

03. Module 3

Understand and detect phenomena in gemstones and study the cause behind each of them
Learn the relation between light and gemstone colors, using a dichroscope & Polaris cope
Learn to use the refractometer, color filter and various other instruments used to identify gemstones
Learn how heat treatment, irradiation, lattice diffusion, dyeing and oil and resin treatments can alter gem appearance and properties
Various types of cuts and facets like cabochons, beads and other forms and how they affect the transmission of light

04. Module 4

Gem and jewellery industry an overview
Analysis of prospects of various sectors such as precious or semi precious, diamonds, pearls, synthetic, imitation, jewellery studded and plain gold
Determination of origin of gemstones
Different styles of cutting and trading gemstones for quality of cutting
Gemstones market study and analysis
Pricing of gemstones
Fieldtrip and exhibition visit