The World of gemstones

Recognize the Gemstones

Recognize the gemstones Full

Familiarise 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

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.

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Reconnaître les pierres

Sit back and relax

  • This course is taught by two gemologists.
  • This course is given in English with Japanese simultaneous interpretations for all sessions.
  • You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences.
  • Coffee, tea, and pastries are offered upon your arrival.
  • 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.            

Notes

  • Please refrain from booking the same lecture more than once or booking multiple lectures that are held during the same time slot.
  • Applying by a person, who is not the attendee, is possible, but we ask that the attendee's e-mail address should be registered at the time of application.
  • For each lecture that has reached its maximum capacity, we offer an availability inquiry service (in case of cancellation). This service is available on the details page of the lecture.
  • Cancellations received at least 7 days prior to the lecture will be fully refunded. Please contact us via email contact form in the L'ECOLE website.

High-quality education

L'ÉCOLE as education and research center has a scientific council.

A very unique faculty

All the teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skill 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.

Exclusive interaction

Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with the experts.

Initiation courses

On an “à la carte” basis courses offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs.