Gemology Diploma Course

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Gemology Diploma Course
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What Will You Learn?

If you find yourself captivated by the beauty of gemstones, have begun collecting them or realised you have a passion after buying jewellery, the ​​Gemology Diploma Course will deepen your knowledge of gems and provide you with a solid, foundational knowledge of gemology as you discover many fascinating facts about gemology, diamonds and other precious stones.

Taking you from the basics, the course begins with an examination of what gemology is, its history, the laws and regulations that govern it and education and certifications common in the field. We’ll look at where gemstones are located, how they are mined, and their classifications.

We’ll take an in-depth look at diamonds – the history of the industry and the cut, colours, clarity and carats of diamonds. We’ll consider how and why synthetic gemstones are created and learn about the factors that contribute to the value of a particular gemstone.

The Gemology Diploma Course also walks you through some of the practical aspects of the subject. We’ll look at gemstone structure, gemology tools and how to use them, and how gemstones are cut, including various techniques. The course concludes with an exploration of different gemology careers.

By studying this course, you will:

  • Gain a better understanding of gemology
  • Learn where and how gems are mined
  • Become familiar with gem classification and valuation
  • Increase your knowledge about diamonds
  • Discover gemstone structure, tools, and cutting techniques
A collection of natural precious gemstones

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

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  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Purpose of Gemology
  • Part 2: History of Gemology
  • Part 3: Laws and Regulations
  • Part 4: Education and Certifications
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 1 Assessment
  • Part 1: Natural Gemstone Formation I
  • Part 2: Natural Gemstone Formation II
  • Part 3: Gemstone Location: Volcanos, Oceans and Rivers
  • Part 4: Mining Gemstones
  • Part 5: Wet and Dry Digging Gemstones
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 2 Assessment
  • Part 1: Precious and Semiprecious Gemstones
  • Part 2: Organic and Inorganic Gems
  • Part 3: Natural, Synthetic and Imitation Gems
  • Part 4: Rocks
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 3 Assessment
  • Part 1: History of the Diamond Industry
  • Part 2: Grading System
  • Part 3: Diamond Cut and Colours
  • Part 4: Diamond Clarity and Carat Weight
  • Part 5: The Hope Diamond
  • Part 6: Ethical and Sustainable Diamonds
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 4 Assessment
  • Part 1: Creation of Synthetic Gemstones
  • Part 2: Value of Synthetic Gemstones
  • Part 3: Synthetic and Natural Differences
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 5 Assessment
  • Part 1: Gemstones vs Minerals
  • Part 2: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat Weight
  • Part 3: Country of Origin
  • Part 4: Gemstones in Fashion
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 6 Assessment
  • Part 1: Refractive Index
  • Part 2: Specific Gravity and Spectroscopy
  • Part 3: Inclusions
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 7 Assessment
  • Part 1: Magnification and Measurements
  • Part 2: Weight and Light
  • Part 3: Miscellaneous Tools of the Trade
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 8 Assessment
  • Part 1: Lapidary Techniques
  • Part 2: Gemstone Shapes
  • Part 3: Modern Uses of Gemstones
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 9 Assessment
  • Part 1: Roles Within Gemology
  • Part 2: Investing in Gemology
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Conclusion
  • Module 10 Assessment
Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Whether you’re a gem-collecting hobbyist or you love jewellery, if you’re looking to expand your knowledge of gemstones or take your first steps towards a career in gemology, this course will guide you in this ever-growing field of science.

A gemologist in a laboratory working on precious stones
Accreditations

The Gemology Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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