The Big 3 Graduate Certificate

Ruby – Sapphire – Emerald, The Big 3 Graduate Certificate

Ruby – Sapphire – Emerald, program is designed for the gem enthusiasts, professionals & connoisseurs. Gain in-depth knowledge of The Big 3 of the gemstones world.

Beyond this, the students will even attain knowledge about the identification and characteristic properties, history, occurrences, origins, pricing and much more power-packed knowledge sessions.

  1. ​Introduction to “Gemstone World”
  2. The formation, mining sources and history of colored gemstones
  3. The gemology of Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds Gemstone classification
  4. Physical & optical properties & chemical characteristics
  5. Understanding the stages from rough to polished gemstone
  6. Cutting & fashioning gemstones, shapes & cutting styles
  7. Study characteristic properties and inclusions through microscope
  8. General testing procedure used in daily trade
  9. On sight identification method of gemstones
  10. Simplified classification from its simulants for the big three – Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald
  11. Classification – natural & synthetics colors tones
  12. Practical training using the 10x loupe and its application in the field of buying & selling
  13. An extensive study of “the big 3” through a mix of theoretical and practical sessions
  14. Pricing and gems market trends
  15. Study about different occurrence and world markets for gemstones

Frequently Asked Questions

Are emeralds from Colombia worth more?
Every mine produces a wide range of quality. For gems of exceptional quality, an independent determination of origin from a respected laboratories adds to its provenance, as does a rich history, such as that of the Colombian emerald region.

Are sapphires from Kashmir, Burma, or Ceylon worth more?”
Every mine produces a wide range of quality. For gems of exceptional quality, an independent determination of origin adds to value. For sapphire, Kashmir receives the highest premium, although Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka and Madagascar also produce top-quality gems.

Does heat treatment affect the value of ruby?
If there is no evidence of heat command a premium due to their rarity. Rubies that have been diffused or are glass filled are even more worth less than heated rubies.

How IIG is different than any another indian and international institutes?
IIG is the first mover – pioneer in the gems & Jewellery education field, IIG imparted gems and jewellery education to 1,00,000 enthusiasts all around the globe. 50 years of legacy and created thousands of careers and skilled workforce for the Gems & Jewellery industry.

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