Introduction to Gemology

Paper Code: 
JWT 202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To impart the knowledge of Gemology   &  the use of various laboratory equipment such as the gemological microscope, dichroscope, polariscope, specific gravity balance, refract meter, ultraviolet light, spectroscope, and other instruments used in gem identification.

 

  1. To acquire a thorough knowledge of all precious and semi-precious stones and the ways in which they are used in jewelry.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Gemology
  • Definition, value of gemstone      
  • Moh’s scale of Hardness

Use of gems for astrological purpose

9.00
Unit II: 
Gems Stones: Shapes & cuts
  • Studying Different Cuts and Shapes of Stone
  • Identification Of Gems  With Help Of Instruments

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Characteristics of Gem stones
  • Physical Properties of Gem Stones
  • Optical Properties of Gem Stones

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
: Classification and types
  • Precious Gems
  • Semi Precious Gems
  • Imitation Gems
  • Organic Stones
9.00
Unit V: 
Gemstones setting

Study of Setting –Channel, Prong, Pave, Kundan

Plate, Flush, Illusion, Invisible and Tension.

others

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Butterworth- Heinemann, Oxford -Gemology, 2nd edition, by Peter G. Read (1999),
  2. Hall, Judy=The Crystal Bible : A Definitive Guide to Crystals, Published in March 5, 2003, Walking Stick Press.  
  3. Michael O’Donoghue =Identification of Gemstones,published in January 16, 2003, Butterworth-Heinemann
References: 
  1. Robert Webster-Practical Gemology by Gemstones of the world by Walter Schumann
  2. Peter G. Read=Gemology (2nd Edition)
  3.  Maggie Compbell Pedersen -Gem & Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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