Gem A - Foundation (Full course ) * APRIL 2027

This course is designed to create and sustain interest in and enjoyment of gemology for those with or without any related background. This course is designed to create and sustain interest in and enjoyment of gemology both for those students not studying beyond this stage and for those continuing their studies in gemology and related fields. It aims also to broaden students' knowledge of gemology and make a contribution towards life-long learning for students working in and around gemstone- and jewelry-related jobs. Students require no prior knowledge of gemology to study this course. A) FULL COURSE ( Theory and Practical) FROM MARCH 2027– JANUARY 2028 (9 MONTHS) **Registration cut-off date - 1 MARCH 2027 ** Maximum 8 pax only ** EXAM period - FEBRUARY 2028 Fee: $15,600/- Full course fee includes Gem A registration and Examination Fee, Course Material and Gem A Tool set. Payment Plan (Full course) 1. Initial Registration n Deposit: $4,200 and payment over the following months - 2. 1st Instalment : $3,800/- (in APRIL 27, 1st week) 3. 2nd Instalment : $3,800/- (in JULY 27, 1st week) 4. 3rd Instalment : $3,800/- (in OCT 27, 1st week) Course Summary and Fee Structure: Registration of student admission and examination date are handled by Institute, Practical Endorsement must do at the Institute appointed by GEM A, UK, included in the course fee. GEM A Fee includes course materials, Sample Stones, Gem A Tool set & examination Fee and membership registration. This course is designed to create and sustain interest in and enjoyment of gemmology both for those students not studying beyond this stage and for those continuing their studies in gemmology and related fields. It aims also to broaden students' knowledge of gemmology and make a contribution towards life-long learning for students working in and around gemstone- and jewellery-related jobs. Students require no prior knowledge of gemmology to study this course. Course Outline: Theory Module 1 - Introducing gems and gemology Theory Module 2 - Understanding and communicating the physical properties of gem materials Theory Module 3 - Introducing and explaining the gemstone pipeline from geology to jewellery Theory Module 4 - Identifying gemstone, synthetics and their various treatments Practical Module - Certificate Practical Endorsement Course Structure Includes: Introductory session Practical endorsement week Classroom Hands-on lessons Online Tutorial sessions and Gem-A online assignments Revision and mock exams Optional: 1. FEGRI Short 1 day programs - Jade and its treatment - Gold & precious metals - Amber - Pearl Identification - Ruby & Sapphire Treatment Practical Endorsement Week: Crystal observation - beryl, corundum, diamond, fluorite, quartz, spinel, topaz, tourmaline, etc. Refractometer - single and double refractive, and its optical character. Spectroscope - what to look out for in absorption spectrum of ruby, sapphire, emerald, zircon, peridot, almandine garnet, synthetic blue spinel. Polariscope - single and double refractive and polycrystalline material. Dichroscope - pleochroism i.e. dichroic and triochroic. Chelsea Colour Filter - mixed green and blue stone. Ultraviolet lighting - long and short wave effect on gemstones. Weight and specific gravity - comparison of weight for stones of the same size. Mock Examination : A theory and Practical with review after the mock exam. Practical Endorsement signed by ATC - the institute - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (B) For Practical Endorsement only, 5 DAYS, fee is $3800 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + Email us at [email protected] or call 6745-8542/65819674 for more information++