Practice with hundreds of stones to learn many of the identification techniques used by experts.
Use gem-testing instruments to identify gemstones, separate natural gems from synthetics,
and detect treated gems. Find out how - and when - to use gemological laboratory services. Learn how
to use gem identification skills to protect your business from costly mistakes.
To complete this course you must have access to gem tweezers, a 10X loupe or microscope, refractometer with
polarizing filter, optic figure sphere, dicroscope, polariscope, and spectroscope. These instruments are not
included with the course materials, and must be acquired separately. Or, you can practice with these professional
tools by enrolling in GIA’s Student Workroom. For complete student workroom activities, hours, and fees, please
call GIA Florence:
Tel. +39-055-215964, Fax +39-055-2655522 or
info@giaflorence.com
Prerequisite: Colored Stones
