The World of gemstones

Recognize the Gemstones (4h)

Recognize the gemstones Full

Familiarise yourself with gemology and how to identify gemstones.

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

About the course

This course, like all weekday courses (February 12-14, 2025), is only open to students* and job seekers* at the reduced rate of €15. The general public is invited to participate in the weekend courses (February 15-16, 2025), at full price.

*A valid student card or proof of entitlement must be presented.

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 professionals' instruments: hydrostatic scale, refractometer, polariscope, and specific gemologists' scale. 

Recognize the Gemstones

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.