Gem A - Gemology Foundation (Full course ) * MARCH 2026

This course is designed to create and sustain interest in and enjoyment of gemology for those with or without any related background.
About this Event

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 SEPT 2026– JUNE 2027 (9 MONTHS)

**Registration cut-off date - 15 August 2026 ** Maximum 8 pax only

** EXAM period - JUNE 2027

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 SEPT 26, 1st week)

3. 2nd Instalment : $3,800/- (in DEC 26, 1st week)

4. 3rd Instalment : $3,800/- (in MAR 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

- Diamond and its simulants

- 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

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(B) For Practical Endorsement only, 5 hours 5 days (Total 25 hours), fee is $3800

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+ + Email us at [email protected] or call 6745-8542 for more information++