Discover the Gemstones
Become initiated into Gemology. You will be guided through three hands-on experiences, during which you will manipulate and observe the stones using gemologists' tools.
About the Course
Become Initiated into Gemology
First, you will discover the origins of gemstones, their great variety, and the different techniques used to extract and collect them. Then you will then learn about the development and goals, and the various stages, in cutting and polishing, as well as the techniques for evaluating gemstones. Finally, to concretize what you have been learning, your teachers will guide you through three hands-on experiences, during which you will manipulate and observe the stones using gemologists' tools.
Sit back and relax
- This class is led by two gemologists.
- You are welcomed by your teacher 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.
- Become a student in the course "Recognize the Gemstones", to go more deeply into your exploration of gemology and to actually identify yourself using gem identification instruments during the course.
- After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.
QUALITY
L’ÉCOLE set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.
PASSION
All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills 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.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewelry's world.
INITIATION COURSES
On an “à la carte” basis, introductory courses are offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs