Course in recognize the gemstones

Like a specialist, become comfortable with the gemologists' tools and train your eye to become a connoisseur.

During this course

Transported into the ambience of the superb precious stone markets--Chanthaburi in Thailand, Ratnapura in Sri Lanka, or Bogota in Colombia--you will learn to distinguish a different group of gemstones, which can seem very similar to the uninitiated. You will observe stones with your naked eye and then with the professionals' instruments: hydrostatic scale, refractometer, polariscope, and specific gemologists' scale.

Your teachers

Two gemologists teach this course.

Good to know

- You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences.

- You don't need to bring any specific material.

- A certificate is given at the end of the class.

To go further

Participate in the course "Fascinating Diamonds 2: Science and Gemology" to deepen your understanding of gemology and find out what makes diamonds unique.

- After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.

What makes the L'ÉCOLE experience so unique:

- High-quality education: L'ÉCOLE, as an education and research centre, has a scientific council.

- A unique faculty: all the teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skill in transmitting their knowledge.

- Generosity: skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience, and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.

- Exclusive interaction: courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with the experts.

- Initiation courses: on an "à la carte" basis, courses are offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs.