Gemmology Basics for Better Gemstones & Jewellery Purchase

Gemmology Basics for Better Gemstones & Jewellery Purchase, available at Free, has an average rating of 4.5, with 18 lectures, based on 254 reviews, and has 2701 subscribers.

You will learn about Understand the rationale behind naming and identifying major gem species Learn the definition of each of the 4Cs of gemstones: Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat weight Review how colour affects the value of gemstones and how to identify gems using this colour criteria Study how internal and external characteristics in clarity affect the values of different types of gemstones Make sense of how carat weight originates and its relation with price as a measurement Understand the rationale behind cutting styles and shapes for different coloured gemstones and how it affects other factors in the value of gems Apply 4Cs in Diamonds as a case study to determine how they are graded This course is ideal for individuals who are Absolute beginners who are new to Gemology or Professionals who want to refresh their knowledge of gemstones or Jewelry lovers who want to know more about gemstone It is particularly useful for Absolute beginners who are new to Gemology or Professionals who want to refresh their knowledge of gemstones or Jewelry lovers who want to know more about gemstone.

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Summary

Title: Gemmology Basics for Better Gemstones & Jewellery Purchase

Price: Free

Average Rating: 4.5

Number of Lectures: 18

Number of Published Lectures: 18

Number of Curriculum Items: 18

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 18

Original Price: Free

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What You Will Learn

Understand the rationale behind naming and identifying major gem species
Learn the definition of each of the 4Cs of gemstones: Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat weight
Review how colour affects the value of gemstones and how to identify gems using this colour criteria
Study how internal and external characteristics in clarity affect the values of different types of gemstones
Make sense of how carat weight originates and its relation with price as a measurement
Understand the rationale behind cutting styles and shapes for different coloured gemstones and how it affects other factors in the value of gems
Apply 4Cs in Diamonds as a case study to determine how they are graded

Who Should Attend

Absolute beginners who are new to Gemology
Professionals who want to refresh their knowledge of gemstones
Jewelry lovers who want to know more about gemstone

Target Audiences

Absolute beginners who are new to Gemology
Professionals who want to refresh their knowledge of gemstones
Jewelry lovers who want to know more about gemstone

Immerse in this insightful lesson on Gemmology Basics for amateurs by expert Tanja Sadow, Dean of the Jewellery Design and Management International School, the only educational institution in Singapore specializing in the jewellery arts.

Learn insider tips to know what questions to ask for your next gemstone or jewelry purchase. Or simply be more appreciative of the natural treasures bestowed by Mother Earth if you come across one. Whether you are a gemstone dealer, jewelry collector, or jewellery designer, you can benefit greatly from the indispensable knowledge learnt.

This learning covers the foundational 4Cs of gems and gemstones: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat Weight

The world of gems offers such an endless choice of colour and a variety of fascinating minerals that they can satisfy even the most difficult of people. Since the dawn of history, men have put their lives at risk in the search for the most beautiful, naturally created specimens on Earth. No one is able to resist the beauty of such treasured jewels.

Imagine you have the chance to be with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires in a mine in Sri Lanka. A sparkle from that jewel caught your eye when a miner holds it against the sun. Instantly you want to own those precious gemstones that dazzled before your eyes. Before you fantasize about yourself earning a huge fortune from reselling, do you know what questions to ask before your purchase? Are you aware of what indicators to look for in a quality gemstone? Perhaps you have changed your mind and ended up not buying. Do you know how to appreciate them better and make a wise decision in the future?

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to Coloured Gems and Diamonds

Lecture 1: Introduction by Tanja Sadow

Lecture 2: What is a Gem?

Lecture 3: Naming Gemstones

Lecture 4: Identifying Gemstones

Chapter 2: Factors Affecting Gemstone Value

Lecture 1: What are the factors that affect the value of gemstones?

Lecture 2: The Importance of Colour to Value

Lecture 3: Evaluating Gem Colour: Hue Differences

Lecture 4: Evaluating Gem Colour: Tone Differences

Lecture 5: Evaluating Gem Colour: Saturation

Lecture 6: Evaluating Gem Colour: Distribution of Colour

Lecture 7: Colour Grading ‘Colourless’ Diamonds

Lecture 8: Clarity in Coloured Gems: Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 Gems

Lecture 9: Observing Internal Characteristics

Lecture 10: The GIA Clarity Grading System

Lecture 11: CARAT Weight

Lecture 12: Cutting Diamonds and Coloured Gems

Lecture 13: The importance and the impact of Cut to Gem Value

Chapter 3: Conclusion

Lecture 1: Thank you for participating!

Instructors

Jewellery Design and Management International School
Exceptional Jewellery Education

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