With a collection of over a thousand rough and cut stones, this course offers students a rare opportunity to examine all the major synthetic and treated gem varieties found within the marketplace. Being able to identify synthetic and,  especially, treated materials is a vital aspect of the modern gem and jewelry industry and many gem dealers have lost large sums of money by buying such stones as natural.

Note: As a pre-requisite for this course, applicants are usually required to have a prior basic gemological qualification - such as E102 Gem Identification, or equivalent - or have sufficient applicable industry experience.

Careers: Sorting & Wholesale , Marketing & Communication , Retail, Education & Research , Manufacturing & Design, Cutting/Lapidary, Luxury Goods, Dealership, Colored Stone Buyer, Jewelry Business, Owner, Jewelry Buyer, Estate Jewelry Dealership , PawnbrokerLeads to  Gem Identification , Colored Stone Grading and Pricing, Diamond Grading and Pricing

Duration:  4 weeks (Bangkok) 120 Hours. (Theory and Practical)

Pre - requisites: Basic gemological qualification recommended , Minimum 16 years of age

Recommended for: Gemstone Traders/Dealers, Gemstone Experts, Gemstone Buyers, Appraisers , Graders, Gemstone Lovers, Retailers

Max. number of students: 15

You will  learn:

•       How to identify synthetic and treated material
•       Synthetic processe
•       Types of treatments
•       Stones by localities

Gemstones available for testing: 3,000

Time Table: Theory: 9:00 - 12:00, Practical: 13:00 - 16:00  (Mon - Fri)   - Lunch Break: 12:00 - 13:00 * Please note: Lunch will not be provided by AIGS

Exams Theory: 80 multiple choice questions with short answers

 Practical: ldentifv 10 qemstones

Language:  English (Applicants enrolling in AIGS courses are required to have good English communication or IELT test at least 5.5 score.)

Price:         USD 3,000

Instrument for student:Course book (syllabus), Loupe and Tweezers

           *Synthetic & Treated Gem Identification Diploma*