The World of gemstones

Recognize the Gemstones (4h)

Recognize the gemstones

Familiarize yourself with gemology and how to identify gemstones.

Transported into the ambiance of the great precious stone markets -- Chanthaburi in Thailand, Ratnapura in Sri Lanka or Bogota in Colombia -- you will learn to distinguish a group of different gemstones, which can seem very similar to the uninitiated. You will observe stones with your naked eye and then with the professsionals' instruments: hydrostatic scale, refractometer, polariscope, and specific gemologists' scale. 

About the Course

Like a specialist, become comfortable with the gemologists' tools and train your eye in order to become a connoisseur. 

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Sit back and relax

  • This course is taught by two gemologists.
  • You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences.
  • You don’t need to bring any specific material.
  • A certificate is given at the end of the class.
  • Participate in the course "Fascinating Diamonds 2: Science and Gemology", to deepen your understanding of gemology and to find out what makes diamonds so unique.            
  • After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.

High-quality education

L'ÉCOLE as education and research center has a scientific council.

A very unique faculty

All the teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skill in transmitting their knowledge.

Generosity

Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience, and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.

Exclusive interaction

Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with the experts.

Initiation courses

On an “à la carte” basis courses offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs.

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