EnglishColoured Gemstones
SCHEDULED COURSES
Any time
LANGUAGE
English
745,00 $ – 900,00 $
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Coloured Gemstones module is THE gem library. It goes through the gems, from the most famous (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald) to the less common (garnet, feldspar, organic gems, etc…).
You will start your learning with a course on the geology of gems and its mining industry (history; prospecting and mining), then on the history of cutting and its evolution.
The different grading systems for coloured gems are presented and explained.
This module then presents theory and practice for each gem discussed, from mineralogy to its place in the gem market, via the observation of inclusions, its geographical sources, and the relationship between inclusions and geographical sources.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The topics covered are:
– Geology of gems
– Mining: history, prospecting and extraction; gem deposits in Canada
– Gemcutting: history and evolution
– International grading systems for coloured gems
– For each gem: mineralogy; its place in the gem market; observation of inclusions / geographical sources
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
This module is aimed at both the curious who wish to learn more about the world of gems and at students who wish to become professional gemmologists.
Prerequisites: Basic Gemmology.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The principle of the distance learning course is to allow students to organize their studies in relation to their family or professional obligations. To do this, the institute proposes the following organization:
– Each student follows the course at his/her own pace.
– You have access to the digital version of the course for an unlimited period of time, and can receive the printed version if you wish (two options are offered at the time of registration: with or without printed material).
– Each student benefits from a 5-hour individual tutorial given by one of the professors, which can be done in the institute’s premises or via a web platform, in one or several sessions.
– The learning of theory is accompanied by practice. It is necessary to have gems and instruments to train and optimize your studies. For those who need it, we offer a kit of 20 gems designed by the institute as well as a basic kit of gemmological instruments.
– 5 online MCQ exams allow you to validate this module.
VALIDATION AND FOLLOW-UP
If you complete the online exams successfully, you will receive a letter of completion for your Coloured Gemstones module.
You can continue your learning with the course Advanced Gemmology.
Indeed, Coloured Gemstones is part of the training for the WGF Career Gemmologist diploma.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
The payment is valid for registration. Payment can be made on this page, by debit or credit card by calling the school at (514) 844-0024, by Interac at info@igem.ca
Prices are given before tax. Federal tax (GST) of 5% and provincial tax (QST) of 9.975% must be added.
The price of the module depends on the formula chosen:
– Distance learning course without printed material: $745
– Distance learning course with printed material: $900
Please be sure to select your choice when you register.
| PREREQUISITES | Basic Gemmology |
|---|---|
| LANGUAGE | English |
| SCHEDULE | Free schedule |
| REGISTRATION | Payment is considered as registration |
| PRICES | Prices are given before tax. Federal tax (GST) of 5% and provincial tax (QST) of 9.975% must be added. |
| REFUND IN CASE OF CANCELLATION | Distance learning: as the course is accessible for an unlimited period of time, it cannot be refunded. Similarly, the material acquired by the student (printed material, gem kit, instruments or books) cannot be taken back. |
| Attestation | A score of more than 70% in the 5 online exams of 25 questions each entitles you to a certificate. This allows you to follow the other modules leading to the WGF Career Gemmologist diploma. |