Certificate courses

This introductory course is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the basics of gemstones.

In this course you will learn the fundamentals like identification of gems, use of gemological tools, different gem species, gem formation and nature and its properties. At its heart, gemology is about identifying gems. Gemologists identify a gemstone by its specific characteristics and properties, such as cut, color, quality, and clarity. Some rubies and garnets, for example, are impossible to distinguish by their appearance, but their underlying physical properties differ considerably. Many people are familiar with a group of criteria that is used in gemology to identify diamonds—the 4Cs of color, clarity, cut, and carat.

 

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Gem Identification course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This course gives detailed information and step by step guide on how to identify
gemstones, operate gemological tools and equipment for identification and identifying
natural gems and synthetics gems.

 

Course content
 Identifying a collection of gem using its
i. Physical properties
ii. Optical properties
 Crystalline structure of gems
 Know your gems by its species
 Detailed and hands on guide and practice on how to use of gemological tools
 How to identify natural and synthetic gem
 Get a starters pack which consist of loupe, tweezer, gem torch, gem box and
wipes

 

 

 

Gem Evaluation and Enhancement

This course is structured to teach the principles of gemstones evaluation and
enhancement techniques. At the end of this course you will be able evaluate gems
accordingly and to determine suitable enhancement technique for different gem variety.

 

Course Content
 Principles of Gem Evaluation using the 4Cs
 Types of enhancement techniques
 Heat treatments
 Irradiation
 Oiling
 Waxing

 Fracture filling
 Dyeing…..
 Hands on project

 

Gem Valuation and Marketing

 

The objective of this course is to teach the principles of how to value and market gems
globally. At the end of this course participants would be able to apply the theories and
best practices learnt from the course in developing appropriate marketing strategies.

Course content
 Introduction to marketing
 Principles of marketing
 Gem industry Overview
 Principles of Gem valuation
 Types and process of Gem valuation
 Analytical view of prospects and problems of various sectors such as
precious/semi-precious, diamonds, pearls, and plain gold
 Marketing techniques for gemstones

Gem Mining Technique

 

Gem Mining Techniques

This course is designed to teach the best approach and technique for gemstones
mining.

Gem Cutting  & Polishing

 

The core objective of this course is to teach the types, techniques/method, and styles of
gem cutting and polishing. At the end of this course participants would be able to know
the different cutting and polishing techniques.

Course content
 Faceting techniques
 Cabochon techniques
 Tumbling techniques
 Gem finishing practices
 Hands on project

Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Gems and Jewelry

 

This course is designed for you to develop skills in the latest technologies in jewelry
design. You will learn how to use the professional industry computer aided jewelry
design software. During this course students will learn how to design jewelry 3D
models.

Course content
 Introduction to CAD and Sotwares: Matrix, Jewel CAD, Rhino Software
 Jewelry settings.
 Jewelry 3D modelling
 Basic Design modification

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for Gem and Jewelry

 

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for Gem and Jewelry

This course is designed for you to learn the fundamental jewelry manufacturing process
and computer aided manufacturing techniques.

Course content
 Introduction to CAM
 CAM Processes and techniques
 Casting
 3d wax modelling

Fundamentals of Jewelry Manufacturing

In this course participants will be introduced to jewelry manufacturing practices. You will
learn about the materials, processes techniques of jewelry manufacturing. At the end of
the course participants will make a hand crafted jewelry set.

Course content

• Jewellery manufacturing workshop practices
• Metal and material in jewellery manufacturing
  • Metals and alloys
  • Metal types, sizes and guages
• Tools and equipment in jewellery manufacturing
  • Measuring tools
  • Cutting tools
  • Bending tools
  • Holding tools
  • Filling tools
  • Cleaning tools
  • Forming tools
• Techniques in jewelry manufacturing
  • Forming techniques
  • Joining/Mounting techniques
  • Finishing techniques
• Manufacturing of Jewelry components
  • Hinges
  • Linkages
  • Clasps
  • Making of chains, necklaces and bracelets
  • Making of earrings and rings
  • Surface Finishing

Jewellery Stone Setting Course (beginners and intermediate)

In this course you will learn how to make a jewellery setting style and how to set
stones on them, it will explain the fundamentals about setting processes and styles.

Course content

• Types of setting styles in jewellery making
• Jewellery setting tools
• Stone selection process
• Hands on practice;
  • Making bezel style with stone setting
  • Making flush style with stone setting
  • Making prong style with stone setting

Basic Jewellery Design Course

This course brings out the creativity of individual. In this course you will learn the basis
of design theory and principles guiding designs, also you would learn the arts of free
hand sketching and design sketching

Course outline

• Understand jewelry design theory
• Understanding the elements of design
• Principles of design
• Principles of Freehand Sketching
  • Lines, shape, form, and texture of metal
  • 2d sketches
  • 3d sketches
• Develop sketches of jewelry objects
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Investment Opportunities in Minerals & Metals

This course is specially designed for individuals and corporate stakeholders with keen
interest in mining who needs a better understanding of the various investment
opportunities in minerals and metals sector.
This course is designed to explain the different concept for sustainable developments in
mining.

 

Sustainable Development in Mining

This course is designed to explain the different concept for sustainable developments in
mining.