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| Gemmology
Course |
| Course
Code: JDTI - 102 |
| Programme
Length: 3 months, alternate days of the week, 36 sessions |
| Timing:
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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will learn to grade and identify both Diamonds and Coloured
Gemstones in JDTI's well-equipped Gemmology Lab. 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
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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
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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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