ESSENTIALS OF COLOUREDSTONES
 
1. Course objective

To give the student background knowledge and understanding of the most popular 9 or 18 coloured gem stones, their properties, common simulants and synthetics.

2. Course outline

Each gem stone topic comprises the following sections:

  1. General Information
  2. Legend and Lore
  3. History
  4. Location
  5. Physical properties
  6. Durability
  7. Synthetics and Simulants

3. Course design

The course is either of 1 day or 2 day duration (9 or 18 gem stones) from 8.00am- 4.00pm. The student will receive a manual that MUST be studied prior to attending the course. There will be a final evaluation of the students understanding of the topics covered.

4. Course fee

Johannesburg:

  • 1 Day (9 gemstones) R2075 inc VAT
  • 2 Days (18 gemstones) R3990 inc VAT

Other Venues:

  • 1 Day (9 gemstones) *R2850 inc VAT
  • 2 Days (18 gemstones) *R5073 inc VAT

*Plus courier costs of course material where applicable.

A discount for group training of more than 5 students may be negotiated.

5. Certificate

After successfully completing the final evaluation, the student will receive a certificate of completion from E.G.L.

6. Enrolment

Please contact our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices to enrol or for further information.

Johannesburg:
Tel: (011) 334 - 4527/8,
Fax: (011) 334 - 2193,
E-mail: college@egl.co.za

Cape Town:
Tel: (021) 419 - 8828

Click Here to Download the Course Application Form

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