WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

 Introduction to “Gemstone World”.

 The formation, mining sources and history of nine planetary gemstones.
 The gemmology of nine planetary gemstones - Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,
Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Cats Eye, Hessonite Garnet, Coral, & Pearl.
 Gemstone classification.
 Physical & optical properties of Navgraha.
 Cutting & fashioning gemstones, shapes & cutting styles.
 Study characteristic properties and inclusions through microscope.
 General testing procedure used in daily trade.
 On-sight identification method of gemstones.
 Simplified classification from its simulants for the Navratnas.
 Classification - natural & synthetic colorstones.
 Practical training using the 10x loupe and its application in the field of buying &
selling.
 An extensive study of "Navgrah" through a mix of theoretical and practical sessions.
 The Navagrahas and their significance in Vedic astrology.
 Pricing and gems market trends.
 Study about worldwide occurrence and world markets for gemstones.