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Gem Identification Course

Prerequisites

Level Two - Basic & Advanced Gemmology or Equivalent

Lessons

Twelve

Course Objective

Unlike other programs, this course takes a more practical look at the identification of gemstones based on colour and transparency. Each colour grouping is further divided into gemstones that fall above or below the range of the refractometer, are singly or doubly refractive, uniaxial, biaxial or non-crystalline, and phenomenal or unusual in appearance.

Topics Covered Include

Introduction to gem identification and the tests that are commonly used to identify gemstones. An in-depth look at each of the ten colour groupings (colourless or white, red, pink, orange, yellow, blue, green, violet or purple, brown, black or grey) plus phenomenal or unusual gemstones. Important varieties and species of gemstones that commonly occur within each colour grouping. How to distinguish gemstones that are commonly confused with each other (i.e. aquamarine and blue topaz, emerald and chrome tourmaline, diamond and lab-created moissanite) or have physical and optical properties that are similar (i.e amethyst quartz and purple scapolite). All lab-created, imitation, treated and enhanced gemstones that are found in each colour grouping.

Tests and Examinations

This course includes one online test after lesson twelve.

Course Credits

Program and
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Upon the successful completion of this course you will receive course credits towards both the Career Gemmologist Diploma and Coloured Gemstone Professional Diploma Programs.

Long Distance Learning

This course is available for long distance learning. You can register at any time and study at your own pace. There are no time restrictions.

This course includes two (2) hours of online tutoring from one of our instructors. Once you have registered, you will receive an email detailing how you can choose your tutoring hours. You can also request additional tutoring hours if necessary.

Cost (Digital): $ 250 (USD) / € 225 / 200 GBP

Printed Version

Our courses are also available in print. Please contact us for more information.