Gemologist Graduate

FGL Gemologist Graduate course provides students with a broad and thorough understanding in diamonds and colored stones which you may require anywhere in the jewelry industry. This course enables you to obtain in-depth knowledge on the classification of all the different varieties of
gemstones. Students receive extensive theoretical and practical knowledge, allowing them to sort and evaluate diamonds by The 4 C’s – Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut and you’ll learn how to distinguish synthetic from natural gemstones (ruby, sapphire, emerald and more).

Course Contents

  • Experience the FGL Diamond Grading System
  • Calculation of the carat weight
  • Diamond Clarity – examination of Diamonds using microscope and loupe 10x, Plotting and exercises
  • Diamond Color – examination of Diamonds by comparison with master stones
  • Diamond Cut – examination of Diamonds table, proportions, symmetry, polish and angles of observation
  • Identify gemstones using specialized tools and instruments
  • Use the FGL Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate gemstone quality
  • Study of gemstone inclusions, inclusions characteristic of different stones from various sources using a gemological microscope
  • Recognize how quality of a gem affect value
  • Treatments and synthetics, methods of detection of treated stones
  • Final Test

Requirements

Min. age: 18 years.

Duration

6 weeks

Possible career options

  • Investor
  • Colored Stone Buyer
  • Jewelry Business Owner
  • Jewelry Buyer
  • Retailer
  • Wholesaler
  • Quality Control Supervisor
  • Manufacturer
  • Diamond Sorter/Grader
  • Lab & Research Professional
  • Appraisers etc..
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Terms of receiving GG certificate

  • Theoretical examination – 85 questions
  • Practical examination – Students have to examine and grade 12 natural diamonds and 2 simulants out of 14 diamonds and have to examine 25 Colored stones correctly.

Diploma

Certificate : FGL Gemologist Graduate

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