This programme covers the physical and optical properties of gems such as refraction, reflection, gem crystallography, absorption spectra, etc. It explains the various instruments used in gem identification. This course is meant to give students a first approach to the study of gems and their characteristics, with emphasis on their use in commercial production and price structure. General introduction to the most used precious and semi-precious stones.
Awarded
by
MVNU
Entry
Requirement
Graduate / Diploma
Course
Fees
INR 11500 OR $
575
Note:
Indian residents to pay fee in INR and rest in $.
Course
Duration
1 YEAR
Subject
Information
Lateral Entry : Not Available
Credit Transfer : Not Available
YEAR-1
Introduction to Coloured Stones
Appraisal Theory & Practice
Diamonds
The Jewellery Profession
Antique & Coloured Jewellery
Principle of Small Business Management
Elective
Papers / Specializations
There
is no Elective / Specializations papers in this course.
Career
Opportunities
Students can work as faculty, gemologist, diamond grader, diamond processor, special order coordinator, Jewellery department manager, apprentice bench jeweller, jeweller associate and manufacturer.