GBAE112402
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23/09/2024 - 18/10/2024
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: 4 weeks - 20 days, 7 hours per day
Capacity: 16 person
Deposit:
In order to guarantee your place in the course, we ask you to pay a deposit of 3250€ within 15 days after registration. The remaining amount must be paid before the course starts in order to keep your place in the course.
Notes:
For more information please contact:
education@hrdantwerp.com
Important Final price may vary according to local tax laws
Minimum age: 18 years
No
previous experience is required
Target Group
gem enthusiasts, retailers, designers, students, traders, manufacturers, wholesalers
Course Content
- Physical, Chemical and Optical Characteristics of gemstones
- Important Gemmological instruments
- General Observation
- Identification Method
- Systematic classification of
minerals and gem materials.
- Systematic classification of
gemstones: Corundum (Ruby, Sapphire (corundum), Beryl (Emerald, Aquamarine) Chrysoberyl,
Spinel, Garnet, Quartz, Chalcedony, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, Peridot, spodumene,
Jadeite, Nephrite, Opal, Feldspar, Zoisite, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise,
Carbonates, Kornerupine, Sphene, Biogenic Gemstones, Collectors Gemstones to name a few
- Artificial glass and assembled
gems
- Study of natural inclusions using
a gemmological microscope
- Classification of inclusions
- Synthetization Processes: Flame Fusion, Pulled, Skull, Flux and Hydrothermal
- Study of synthetic inclusions using
a gemmological microscope
- Treatments: theoretical and practical approach
- Coloured Stones grading
- Sourcing
Examination
Practical examination:
Mid-Term Quiz: MCQ
Diploma
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Coloured Stones & Gem Identification Diploma
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).
Coloured Stones & Gem Identification Diploma
The study of gemmology investigates all the properties of gemstones. Students who delve into gemmology, find themselves in an exciting new world of observation and investigation of beauty and science. We train students to identify gemstones using specialized instruments and studying different types of inclusions with the aid of a gemmological microscope. You will learn how to distinguish synthetic from natural gemstones (ruby, sapphire and emerald and other important varieties).
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Diamond Grader Diploma + Coloured Stones & Gem Identification Diploma
leads to HRD Antwerp Graduate Gemmologist Diploma.
Duration
Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
No
previous experience is required
Number of attendants
Target Group
gem enthusiasts, retailers, designers, students, traders, manufacturers, wholesalers
Course Content
- Physical, Chemical and Optical Characteristics of gemstones
- Important Gemmological instruments
- General Observation
- Identification Method
- Systematic classification of
minerals and gem materials.
- Systematic classification of
gemstones: Corundum (Ruby, Sapphire (corundum), Beryl (Emerald, Aquamarine) Chrysoberyl,
Spinel, Garnet, Quartz, Chalcedony, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, Peridot, spodumene,
Jadeite, Nephrite, Opal, Feldspar, Zoisite, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise,
Carbonates, Kornerupine, Sphene, Biogenic Gemstones, Collectors Gemstones to name a few
- Artificial glass and assembled
gems
- Study of natural inclusions using
a gemmological microscope
- Classification of inclusions
- Synthetization Processes: Flame Fusion, Pulled, Skull, Flux and Hydrothermal
- Study of synthetic inclusions using
a gemmological microscope
- Treatments: theoretical and practical approach
- Coloured Stones grading
- Sourcing
Examination
Practical examination:
Mid-Term Quiz: MCQ
Diploma
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| 10/02/2025 - 07/03/2025 | Antwerp | English | € 6.500,00 | € 7.865,00 | GBAE112501 |
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