Colored Stones Identification and Evaluation
Explore the Brilliant World of Colored Gemstones
What You'll Experience
A comprehensive colored gemstone identification program covering tourmalines, spinels and other major colored gemstones. Learn gemological fundamentals, identification techniques, treatment detection, quality assessment and market analysis to become an all-around expert in colored gemstones.
Learning Modules
Gemological Fundamentals
Learn crystal structures, physical properties, optical characteristics and chemical compositions of gemstones to build a solid gemological foundation.
Gemological Instruments and Techniques
Master the use of professional instruments including refractometers, spectroscopes, microscopes and dichroscopes for gem identification.
Beryl Family Studies
Systematic learning of aquamarines, morganites and other beryl family gemstones' characteristics and quality assessment.
Tourmaline and Spinel Identification
Master the color origins, variety classification, identification features and market value assessment of tourmalines and spinels.
Other Important Colored Gemstones
Learn identification and evaluation of garnets, tanzanites, topazes and other important colored gemstones.
Colored Gemstone Grading
Learn international colored gemstone grading standards and master professional evaluation methods for color, clarity, cut and carat weight.
Your Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a GUILD Institute certificate that recognizes your professional expertise.
