Gemmology- identifying a gemstone

Gemmology is the science of identifying and evaluating the quality and worth of a gemstone. It is an extensive field of study and therefore requires a lot of training and experience before you can become a gemmologists. SeamEdu offers courses related to the study of gems and gem crafting.
Dr. Mrs Jayshree Panjikar, the first Indian lady to complete her doctoral thesis on gemstones at the Heidelberg University in Germany is the strategic advisor for SeamEdu.
You can even opt for a specialization in a particular gem like diamonds. With the introduction of synthetic stones and gems, the demand for a professional expert has grown to a great extent as these stones are very expensive and risk of losing reputation cannot be afforded. This is the reason why all the major brands in the field of jewellery have a separate department to judge the authenticity of material before they are used in a piece of work.

Gemologists identify and evaluate the stones on the basis of their structure, specific gravity and refractive index. They study these factors in detail to determine the authenticity of the gemstone. Spectroscopy is also used to understand the atomic structure and origin of the stone. This is what is taught in a professional course of gemmology. Its hardness, optical structure, color, and internal magnification are other characteristics which are taken in to account while studying a gemstone. There are a number of colleges in India as well as abroad which offer you a course in gemology. People pursuing this course can look for career opportunities with big jewellery brand names in fashion industry or can even go for a research work. With the growing popularity and extending markets of jewellery, gemmology also finds equally relevant career opportunities. India is considered to be the biggest market when it comes to jewellery designing. When people today opt for unconventional courses, gemology is a very good option as it is one of the most lucrative fields. For courses related to Gemmology, visit SeamEdu's Institute of Gem and Jewellery or simply call on: 020 - 66431900/99 website: http://www.seamedu.com/