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Diploma Program:
20 weeks/600 Clock Hours
Overview
Students will take fundamental courses in gemology studying the full spectrum of gems from colored stones, diamonds, pearls, to their synthetic counterparts where students are trained to distinguish the cuts, weight, treatment, value, and effects of popular demand and supply. Students will learn to evaluate gems efficiently and accurately utilize up-to-date testing procedures and equipment during hands on lab testing. A framework of gems in their history, use, and designs, is outlined in courses and seminars, where students can grow in appreciation and understanding to the various factors that affect the demand for jewelry. From the physical and chemical properties of stones to the skills needed to trade and buy will be thoroughly examined within the program, fully equipping our graduates to work in the field. Graduates can enter into entry-level positions as an: Assistant buyer, assistant store manager, diamond grader, gemologist, diamond sales representative, wholesale sales representative, retail sales associate, quality control professional, and stone setter.
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- 4 C's of
diamond value: color, clarity, cut and carat
weight
| - Gemological equipment
usage |
- Grading diamonds in a
normal color range
| - How to find plot and
grade clarity |
| - Proportion grading and
light effects |
| - Optical and physical
properties |
| - Treated and fancy colored diamonds |
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| - Diamond simulants |
| - Importance of cuts when
buying and selling |
| - Diamond handling |
| - How to promote, advertise,
and display diamonds |
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| - Color descriptions
in colored stones |
| - Formation of gems and
its contents |
- Color and
value of gems |
| - Testing gems and jewelry |
| - What customers should know
about cuts in colored gemstones |
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| - Grading translucent
and opaque gems |
| - Cabochons, carving, and
engraving |
| - Business of buying and
selling colored stones |
| - Buying loose
stones |
| - Enhancements |
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Cutting styles |
| - Synthetics |
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