How can I study gemology?
How can I study gemology?
A gemology career requires no formal college degree. However, you’ll need to take some trade classes to receive your certification. The International Gem Society offers an online Professional Gemologist certification course. The Gemological Institute of America offers a Graduate Gemologist program.
How do I become a gemologist UK?
Education and Training There are no set entry requirements for becoming a gemmologist. Some employers take on people with art, design or design technology qualifications. Relevant subjects include jewellery, art, craft, earth sciences or geology, and materials science or technology.
Is gemology a science?
Gemology is the science of studying, cutting, and valuing precious stones, but the essence of gemology is in identifying the gemstones. Gemologists examine gemstones—both discovered raw and synthesized in the laboratory—using microscopes, computerized tools, and other grading instruments.
How do I get a GIA certificate UK?
You can send your diamond to GIA for grading and analysis. Many consumers send the diamond through a retailer that packs, ships and insures the item. A jeweller will have to remove your diamond from its setting, since GIA Diamond Grading Reports are only issued for unmounted stones.
How long is the GIA course?
In general, the On-Campus Colored Stones class takes 5 months and the Diamonds class takes 2 months. I decided that the most cost effective way to do the program was to do the shorter class on campus and the longer class at home.
What is included in the online basic gemology course?
The Rich content of the Online Basic Gemology Course is full of spectacular pictures of Gems taken under the microscope. You can see the most beautiful and rarest Gemstones in the world captured with a high-definition camera mounted on the professional microscope. From the comfort of your home you can view the Gems magnified up to 64 times.
How can I access out-of-print Gemological books?
Farlang has also developed an online reader for users to access out-of-print books in the public domain. This is a digitalized library of non-copyrighted gemological books where you can download files in .pdf format.
What are the best schools for studying gemstones?
If you are interested in studying gemstones from both scientific and historical perspectives, this is a treasure trove of knowledge that will literally take years to finish reading. Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s most well-known laboratory and gemology school.
Is there a free course on Gemstone Identification?
In fact, we offer a free course on gemstone identification, which is perfect for hobbyists that want to dive a little deeper. Sign up here and get the first lesson now!
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