GAE112402
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26/02/2024 - 15/03/2024
Location:
Hoveniersstraat 22, 2018 Antwerp
Antwerp / Belgium
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Course Hours:
Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 4:45 pm.
Coffee breaks and lunch break.
* One day less as our offices are closed during national and catholic festivities. Course starts on a Tuesday.
Duration: 3 weeks / 15 days
Capacity: 10 students
Deposit:
In order to guarantee your place in the course, we ask you to pay a deposit of 1625€ within 15 days after registration. The remaining amount must be paid before the course starts in order to keep your place in the course.
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education@hrdantwerp.com
Important Final price may vary according to local tax laws
Min. age: 18 years.
Certificate: HRD Antwerp Gemstone Identification.
Target Group
This course is meant for:
Gemmologists to be.
Course Content
First week: Systematic classification of common, rare and opaque gemstones
- Systematic description of spodumene- jade – opal –feldspar – quartz group- tanzanite – lapis lazuli – malachite – rodochrosite – kornerupine - sphene, ...
Second week: Natural versus synthetic gemstones
- Review of synthesis-methods.
- Identification of the studied gemstones (natural or synthetic).
Third week: Treated gemstones and practical sessions
- Heat treatment.
- Fracture filling.
- Diffusion.
- Coating.
- Irradiation.
- Dyeing.
- Bleaching, ...
- Practice: identifying all gemstones and the determination of their natural or synthetic character.
- Final examinations.
Examination
Theoretical examination Gemmology: Examination with open questions.
Diploma
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Gemmology Advanced
During these courses you’ll investigate the properties of gemstones, using specialized tools and you'll learn how to distinguish synthetic from natural gemstones (ruby, sapphire, emerald and more).
Gemmology Advanced
This course enables you to obtain in-depth knowledge on the classification of all the different varieties of gemstones. You will learn to identify treated and synthetic gems and you will practice with a lot of actual gems to develop your identification skills.
You will be able to examine optical and physical properties of rare and uncommon gem varieties. Our lecturers will initiate you in a detailed analysis of natural gems, focusing on the origin of rubies, sapphires and emeralds.
If you pass the theoretical and practical test you will be the proud owner of an HRD Antwerp Gemmologist diploma. (You can proudly call yourself an HRD Antwerp
Gemmologist).
Duration
Requirements
Min. age: 18 years.
Certificate: HRD Antwerp Gemstone Identification.
Number of attendants
Target Group
This course is meant for:
Gemmologists to be.
Course Content
First week: Systematic classification of common, rare and opaque gemstones
- Systematic description of spodumene- jade – opal –feldspar – quartz group- tanzanite – lapis lazuli – malachite – rodochrosite – kornerupine - sphene, ...
Second week: Natural versus synthetic gemstones
- Review of synthesis-methods.
- Identification of the studied gemstones (natural or synthetic).
Third week: Treated gemstones and practical sessions
- Heat treatment.
- Fracture filling.
- Diffusion.
- Coating.
- Irradiation.
- Dyeing.
- Bleaching, ...
- Practice: identifying all gemstones and the determination of their natural or synthetic character.
- Final examinations.
Examination
Theoretical examination Gemmology: Examination with open questions.
Diploma
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