Gem Identification lab -------- >>> 5 days
Practice effective testing procedures and identification skills in this predominantly hands-on class. You will benefit from the expert coaching of your GIA instructor. Plus, enjoy full use of the gem materials and the latest gem-testing instruments. At the end of this class you will be able to challenge your gem identification skills against pre-identified stones.
What you learn :
Through instructor presentation, more than 17 hours of lab time, integrated multimedia presentations and exclusive hands-on practice, you learn the deductive reasoning system - a step-by-step proceduce for simplifying gem identification and detecting synthetic and treated gems. Learn how to quickly examine, identify, and separate a wide range of gem materials.
- How to use gem-testing equipment to identify stones.
- How to separate imitation stones and synthetics from their natural counterparts, assembled stones, glass and other imitations.
- Learn about phenomena in gemstones.
- GIA's gem identification process.
Related diploma program(s) : GG, Graduate Colored Stones
Prerequisites : None.
You will earn : GIA Gem Identification letter of completion
Enrollment Fee : 37,900 Baht
