Gemmology is the scientific study of gemstones. It includes the study of physical properties, identification, grading, evaluation, occurance, astrological view and how gemstones may be distinguished from synthetic and simulants.

Career Opportunities:

Gemmology offers a number of career opportunities as a diamond & gemstone grader / trader, diamond & colorstone designer, gemstone retailer / wholesaler, diamond & colorstone importer & exporter, jeweller, lapidary, gemstone enrepreneur, gem astrologer or any one fascinated by gemstones.

Proliferation of imitations, treatments and new synthetic gemstones in trade make relevant and essential to study gemstones scientifically.

JDTI gemmology course is designed at par with gemmology course offered anywhere in the world.

Faculty Profile:

Dr. Shekhar Vashishtha is an internationally known Senior Gemmologist & Geologist. Dr. Vashishtha is a Honours Graduate of Geology, M.Sc. in Applied Geology as also Jyotish Vachaspati, B.R., S.S., P.G.D.J., C.C.F.S., Ph.D., F.G.S., Fellowship Diploma in Gemmology with distinction & Fellow of

Gemological Association of Great Britain (U.K.) and Graduate Gemmologist from Gemmological Institute of America (U.S.A.). Dr. Vashishtha has been awarded the "Planetary Gemologists" Diploma ( Honoris Causa) by the

JDTI conducts following courses on Gemstones and Diamonds -
Course Code Course Name Duration Course Fee
JDTI-102 Gemmology Course 3 months Rs.40,000
[US$ 1750]
JDTI-103 Diamond Grading 6 weeks Rs.22,500
[US$ 1150]
JDTI-103A Gemstone Identification 6 weeks Rs.22,500
[US$ 1150]

Planetary Gemmologist Association , Thailand. He became an Honorary Patron of the PGA and the 10th Member of the PGA's Ruling Committee. Dr. Vashishtha is now one of the eight PGA certified Planetary Gemmologists worldwide.

He has been also selected as Outstanding Scientist of the 20th Century Award by International Biographical Centre Cambridge (England) and has received many prizes and awards and also Father of Gemmology Award.

He is Head of the Department of Gemmology, Jewellery Design & Technology Institute, Noida.

Gemlab:

JDTI Gemlab is setup as per International Standards

JDTI Guidance:

Professional guidance on job opportunities and business through Placement Cell at JDTI.

For any course related information/details please contact us at info@jdtiindia.com or call us at +91 9811100251, +91-120-405777

Dr. Vashishtha has a more than 35 years of experience in the fields of Teaching, Training, Management and Consultancy for Gemmological, Geological, Handicrafts, Horn and Lapidary Industry; Planning, Formulation and Appraisal of Development and Commercial Programmes, Jewellery Designing, Coloured Gemstones (Precious and Semi Precious Stones), Diamonds, Gold Jewellery, Silver Jewellery, Grading, Evaluation, Identification and Marketing.

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