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Course
Code:
JDTI - 102
Programme Length: 3 months, alternate days of the week,
36 sessions
Timing: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
You will learn to grade and identify both Diamonds and Coloured
Gemstones in JDTI's well-equipped Gemmology Lab with GIA and
Kruss (Germany) instruments. The institute has a large updated
collection of stones which aids in the practical experience.
Programme Contents
Introduction to Gemmology
- Diamonds
- Historical
Background, Origin, Geological Timetable, Mining, Occurrence
& Major deposits of the World
- Crystallography,
Physical, Chemical, Optical Properties, Distinctive Features,
Inclusions and Characteristics
- Treatment
of Diamonds and their method of detection/ identification
- Flow
of Rough Diamond from Mines to Sites, Diamond Trade
- Nomenclature
and Grading System
- Importance
of 4' Cs (Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat)
- Types
and Forms of Cuts
- Instruments
for Weight Estimation
- Coloured
Gemstones
- Historical
Background, Nomenclature of Gemstones, Origin, Geological
timetable, Mining, Occurrence. Major Gem Stones Deposits
of the World
- Famous
Gemstones, Folklore,
influence, Healing properties, Birthstones & Astrological
view
- Nature
of Gem Materials, Crystal Systems, Crystallography, Physical,
Chemical & Optical Properties. Inclusions, Characteristics
and Sources of best Known Gemstones to Trade
- Use
of Gemmolite and other Gemological Instruments in Identification.
- Identification
Techniques
- Types
and Forms of Cuts
- Enhancement-Treatments
and Methods of Detection/Identification
- Synthetic
Stones - Important Properties and Identification Methods
- Organic
Gemstones and their Physical, Chemical, Optical Properties,
Sources & Identification Techniques
- Instruments
for Weight Estimation
To
further enhance your knowledge, following additional classes
are provided at the culmination of the Gemmology course:
- Visit
to a museum/ Mine
- Theory
in Stone Setting
- Demonstration
of various types of setting
- Demonstration
of jewellery manufacturing techniques
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