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SIX-MONTH STUDY PATH

Gemology Study Program

Build a disciplined identification workflow, from observation and instruments to treatments, care, and a documented case study.

Start here for broad gemological study. Access to supervised instruments is needed for the lab exercises.

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Your 24-week plan

Month 1Weeks 1–4
Week 1: StudyThe gemologist’s methodWeek 2: ApplyThe gemologist’s methodWeek 3: StudyMinerals, crystals & gem materialsWeek 4: ApplyMinerals, crystals & gem materials
Month 2Weeks 5–8
Week 5: StudyLight & optical behaviorWeek 6: ApplyLight & optical behaviorWeek 7: StudyLoupe & microscope observationWeek 8: ApplyLoupe & microscope observation
Month 3Weeks 9–12
Week 9: StudyRefractive index & birefringenceWeek 10: ApplyRefractive index & birefringenceWeek 11: StudyOptic character & pleochroismWeek 12: ApplyOptic character & pleochroism
Month 4Weeks 13–16
Week 13: StudyWeight, dimensions & specific gravityWeek 14: ApplyWeight, dimensions & specific gravityWeek 15: StudyColor, spectra & luminescenceWeek 16: ApplyColor, spectra & luminescence
Month 5Weeks 17–20
Week 17: StudyColored stone familiesWeek 18: ApplyColored stone familiesWeek 19: StudyNatural, grown, treated & assembledWeek 20: ApplyNatural, grown, treated & assembled
Month 6Weeks 21–24
Week 21: StudyEthiopian gems & responsible descriptionWeek 22: ApplyEthiopian gems & responsible descriptionWeek 23: StudyIdentification capstoneWeek 24: ApplyIdentification capstone