On Campus Programs
Graduate Gemologist Diploma Program
GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST DIPLOMA PROGRAM -------------------->>>>> contact us
Learn the science and technical knowledge you need to deal in the entire spectrum of diamonds and colored stones. Through extensive practice, become efficient at grading diamonds accurately and consistently. Work with a GIA instructor and gemological testing equipment to learn how to identify a broad variety of gems, including those considered unusual or challenging.
- Learn how the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) affect diamond value
- Learn how to grade diamonds in the normal color range
- Learn to use gemological equipment designed to help you grade and identify hundreds of gemstones
- Learn to detect synthetics and treatments
- Learn how to describe color in gemstones
- Work with diamond simulants
- Learn how to detect fracture-filled diamonds
26-week Mon – Fri 08:30 – 15:30 hrs. 395,900 Baht
* Starts July 21, 2008 and completes January 30, 2009
* Starts August 18, 2008 and completes February 27, 2009
* Starts September 22, 2008 and completes April 3, 2009
* Starts November 3, 2008 and completes May 22, 2009
GRADUATE DIAMONDS DIPLOMA PROGRAM ----------------------->>>>> contact us
Acquire the technical expertise you need to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a seasoned jewelry professional. Learn GIA’s diamond grading procedures. Assess the color, clarity, cut, and carat weight of diamonds. Determine proportions, create plotting diagrams, and examine diamonds professionally.
- Learn how the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) affect diamond value
- Learn to use gemological equipment designed to help you grade and identify gemstones
- Learn to detect synthetics and treatments
- Work with diamond simulants
- Learn how to detect fracture-filled diamonds
- Use the 4Cs to promote diamond value
- Learn how to promote the best-selling types of diamond jewelry
- Analyze crown, pavilion, and total depth
7-week Mon – Fri 08:30 – 15:30 hrs. 155,900 Baht
* Starts July 21 and completes September 5, 2008
* Starts August 18 and completes October 3, 2008
* Starts September 22 and completes November 7, 2008
* Starts November 3 and completes December 19, 2008
GRADUATE COLORED STONES DIPLOMA PROGRAM ----------->>>>> contact us
Learn how to grade and identify both the common and unusual gemstones found in today’s marketplace. Practice grading color and clarity by applying GIA’s Colored Stone Grading System. And learn how to use standard gemological equipment to distinguish between natural, treated, and synthetic gemstones. Then, learn to translate this knowledge directly to your business and become confident buying and selling colored gemstones.
- Use gemological equipment designed to help you identify and color-grade gemstones
- Practice identifying common and unusual gemstones
- Learn to buy and sell colored stones professionally and profitably
- Find out how external market factors affect value
- Learn how wholesalers, gem cutters, and miners, judge and market colored stones
- Learn how to relate quality, rarity, and color to value
19-week Mon – Fri 08:30 – 15:30 hrs. 265,900 Baht
* Starts June 9 and completes October 17, 2008
* Starts July 14 and completes November 21, 2008
* Starts September 8, 2008 and completes January 30, 2009
* Starts October 6, 2008 and completes February 27, 2009
* Starts November 10, 2008 and completes April 3, 2009
JEWELRY DESIGN PROGRAM ----------------------------------------------->>>>> contact us
Find out what it takes to make custom jewelry. In just nine weeks, you'll have the creative and technical skills you need to begin your career as a jewelry designer. You'll also have a portfolio of your own work to show prospective employers and clients. You'll gain an understanding of jewelry design theory and acquire a working knowledge of jewelry artistry.
You'll be able to illustrate the shape, form, and texture of metal. And you'll learn how to work with drafting tools and render yellow and white metals as well as faceted gems, cabochon gems, and pearls. By the time you complete this course, you'll be able to illustrate rings in five different views. Discover how to keep your design idea flowing !
9-week Mon – Fri 08:30 – 15:30 hrs. 105,900 Baht
* Starts June 9 and completes August 8, 2008
* Starts August 18 and completes October 17, 2008
* Starts October 20 and completes December 19, 2008
