Gemmology Practical Workshops - 2023
Please find the schedules for our practical courses, programs and workshops.
East African Gem Academy - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Career Gemmologist Diploma (Coloured Gemstone Professional & Diamond Professional Diploma Programs)
| Basic Gemmology | Advanced Gemmology | Gem Identification | Coloured Gemstones | Diamonds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | May 2023 | May 2023 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
This program is part of the joint venture agreement between the FDRE Ministry of Mines (MIDI) and the World Gem Foundation. Students will study online and complete two days a week of practical instruction.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: The deadline for the first program starting in May 2023 has now passed. To apply for the second program starting in January 2024, please click here
British Gem Academy - London, England
| Gem Identification #1 5 Days |
Gem Identification #2 5 Days |
Lab-Created and Treated Gems 5 Days |
Coloured Gemstone Grading #1 5 Days |
Diamond Grading & Lab-created Diamonds 8 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4th to 8th, 2023 | September 18th to 22nd, 2023 | October 16th to 20th, 2023 | TBA | January 22nd to 31st, 2024 |
REGISTRATION: To register with the British Gem Academy, please click here
Dutch Gem Academy - Naarden, Holland
| Gem Identification #1 5 Days |
Gem Identification #2 5 Days |
Lab-Created and Treated Gems 5 Days |
Coloured Gemstone Grading #1 5 Days |
Diamond Grading & Lab-created Diamonds 8 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Please note that these workshops will be taught in English.
REGISTRATION: To register with the Dutch Gem Academy, please click here
Spanish Gem Academy - Madrid, Spain
| Gem Identification #1 5 Days |
Gem Identification #2 5 Days |
Lab-Created and Treated Gems 5 Days |
Coloured Gemstone Grading #1 5 Days |
Diamond Grading & Lab-created Diamonds 8 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Please note that these workshops will be taught in English, Spanish and French.
REGISTRATION: To register with the Spanish Gem Academy, please click here
Gem Academy of Belgium - Antwerp, Belgium
Join Wilma van der Giessen for the following practical workshops in the ‘Diamond Capital of the World'. Learn how to grade diamonds or enroll in one of her one day (8 hour) 'Master' classes designed to teach you how to become proficient using the refractometer, polariscope or spectroscope. Please note that these workshops are available in English or Dutch.
| Diamond Grading & Lab-created Diamonds 48 Hours € 1750 |
The Refractometer 8 Hours € 300 |
The Polariscope 8 Hours € 300 |
The Spectroscope 8 Hours € 300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Interested in customizing your own one day workshop? Contact Wilma and let her create your own personalized training session. If you would like to schedule a one day workshop please contact Wilma to confirm availability.
REGISTRATION: To reserve your place, please click here
Practical Workshop Availability
At the World Gem Foundation, we pride ourselves on offering intimate classes with a high instructor/student ratio and fully equipped workstations. If you would like to enroll in one of our gemmology workshops, please contact one of our registered gem academies to confirm availability. All places will be filled on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Practical Workshop Prerequisites
Students must fulfil the following World Gem Foundation theory or practical prerequisites or provide evidence that they have taken equivalent programs through other recognised gemmological organizations in order to take our practical workshops. Please remember that these workshops are designed to give you practical experience and this can only be achieved if participants are fully conversant with the equipment they will be using, the principles they are based upon and the correct operational procedures.
