Gemology: The science of gemstones

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Waylan Munday
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Learning to grade and classify gemstones is but one part of “Gemology for the Jeweler,” available at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology.

Whether taken as a stand-alone course or as part of further studies at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, "Gemology for the Jeweler" will enhance your credentials in the jewelry industry.

gem•ol•o•gy: The science dealing with gemstones

art: The quality, production, expression, or realm of what is beautiful, or of more than ordinary significance

What makes a ruby red? Why is an emerald green, or a topaz yellow? Are all sapphires blue? What makes a diamond sparkle, or an opal glow?

How and why?

”Gemology for the Jeweler,” a unique marriage of science and art, will teach you how, why, and a great deal more.

Through lectures, demonstrations, and textbook study you will learn how to use scientific methods and non-invasive testing procedures during hands-on lab sessions to recognize, identify and classify colored gemstones; identify and grade diamonds using the Four Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat weight); distinguish between natural and cultured pearls; plus many other highly desirable and marketable skills.

You will also learn:

Bullet The history and folklore of gemstones and diamonds
Bullet Where in the world they occur naturally
Bullet How labs worldwide are growing their own gems for fun and profit

Whether taken as a complement to TIJT’s Jewelry Technology program, or as a stand-alone course, the knowledge earned in “Gemology for the Jeweler” will enhance your credentials in the jewelry industry.

This course can also lay valuable groundwork for the Gemmological Association of Great Britain’s (GEM-A) Foundation and Diploma courses available at this recognized Allied Training Center.

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