GIA Gem Identification Lab Course

Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School facilitates the GIA Gem Identification Lab courses which are presented by professional instructors from the Gemmological Institute of America.

Course Information

Course Review

• Required for: GG, Graduate Coloured Stones Diplomas
• In this lab, students practice the same time-tested procedures and identification skills used by the Institute’s renowned gemmological experts.
• Tools used include a microscope, a refractometer with polarizing filter and a removable magnifying eyepiece, refractive index (RI) liquid, a polariscope with an optic figure sphere, a dichroscope, a table model prism spectroscope, a handheld spectroscope, and a loupe.
• Students use these instruments to practice identifying natural gemstones, imitations, and synthetics.
• Along with this hands-on training, your instructors will carefully demonstrate key tests and coach you in quick, effective testing procedures.
• Be sure to read the Chemical Safety Disclosure on the application form.
• Once you have completed the class, you can keep a lab manual, a gem cloth, and a colour grading card.

COURSE DATES

• GIA Gem Identification Lab 
• Dates will be confirm 
• 5 Full Days
• 08:00 - 16:00

What will it Cost me?                                                                                        

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What will I get?

On successful completion, and all criteria are met, you will receive a letter of completion from GIA.

Important information that I need to know?

• Application must be made in advance as only a limited number of seats are available per class.
• Identification book or passport is required to enter the Diamond Centre.
• Only a limited number of candidates can be accommodated a registration deposit of 50% is payable to secure the candidates place.
• Full course fees to be paid in full before the class commencement.
• Fees are non-refundable after the commencement date.
• Candidate must arrange their own transport and accommodation.
• HODTS cannot be held responsible for time lost due to power failures

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be done in writing 5 working days prior to the start date of the course. If not Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Training School will charge for the full course.

Course Dates

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