Recognize the Gemstones

Familiarize yourself with gemology and how to identify gemstones.
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.
About the course
Like a specialist, become comfortable with the gemologists' tools and train your eye in order to become a connoisseur.
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
- After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended
- 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.
Take the full series for a special rate
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