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 Professional Jewellers

This course provides those in the industry with an understanding of the appearance, properties and major features of the gemstones they are most likely to encounter in the business. The course focuses on the need of the industry and the bias is thus towards understanding and selling more than science.

The course is a home-study training medium, and is studied over a maximum period of twelve months.

The principal aims of the course are to enable jewellers to:

Converse knowledgeably and interestingly with their customers:
Use and understand correct terminology;
Advise customers about the suitability and care of gems;
Understand and be able to explain what affects 'quality' and thus value;
Have an understanding of birth and anniversary gemstones, history and the various myths that can add interest to a gem;
Understand and carry out essential testing procedures to indicate the identity of gemstones and to help distinguish between natural, synthetic and imitation gemstones;

Course Content

• The basic principles of physics and optics where relevant to gems explained in an interesting and useful manner.
• The character and identifying features of the most important gems in jewellery today (including beryl, corundum, diamond, garnet, jade, lapis lazuli, opal, peridot, quartz, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline and turquoise).
• Organic materials including cultured and natural pearls, amber, coral and jet.
• Synthetic and imitation gemstones including synthetic diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald and moissanite as well as cubic zirconium, imitation pearls, doublets and triplets.
• Treatment and enhancement processes and their correct disclosure and description.
• Cutting, polishing and carving.
• Use of gem testing equipment including the refractometer, polariscope, 10x lens, microscope, dichroscope and spectroscope.
• The history and background of the gemstones including some folklore and myth.
• Handling, durability and special care.
• Defining 'quality' and what contributes to 'value'.

Assessment

This course is studied over a maximum period of 12 months. During this time students must submit eight assignments to their tutor. Students who successfully complete this programme are eligible to enter the examination.

Enrolment

JET Gemstone can be commenced any time between January and March and August through to October of each year.

Included in JET Gemstone Course

When you enrol on the Course you will receive:
• The course handbook comprehensively illustrated in colour and black and white. The handbook will remain a valuable reference work.
• The hard-back edition of The Gemmologists Compendium by R Webster (revised by E.A. Jobbins). An invaluable glossary and reference.
• Your own appointed tutor who will monitor your progress and provide friendly help and advice by phone, fax or email.
• Opportunity to attend one-day 'hands-on' gem and instrument tutorial to reinforce the practical aspects of the course.

Practical Skills

The practical skills part of the course provides the theoretical information vital for the jeweller who has little if any practical experience of gem testing and instruments.

Entry Requirements

Those enrolling on the Gemstone Course will be expected to have already successfully achieved the Professional Jewellers' Diploma or have equivalent jewellery product experience and knowledge.

Examination

The examination for the Diploma requires separate application during the course, and an examination fee at the current rate is payable upon entry. The examination will be held in London at the dates to be announced annually, and may also be available at other centres in the country, depending on numbers.

The examination involves a theory and a practical section.

The examination is held in May and October each year. Successful candidates will be awarded the coveted Professional Jewellers' Gemstone Diploma and will be entitled to use the status of: PJ Gem. Dip. (as long as Alumni status is maintained).

Course Fees

Discount available for 5+ enrolments.
Contact the Education Department for information

NOTE: Separate examination entry fee applies (payable at the time of exam entry).

Apply now with our JET Gemstone Enrolment Form