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INTRODUCTION TO GEMOLOGY
Paper Code:
JWT 202
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
Objective:
- 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.
- 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
Gemology :
- Definition, value of gemstone
- Moh’s scale of Hardness
- Use of gems for astrological purpose.
9.00
Unit II:
Gems Stones: Shapes & cuts
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 :
:Characteristics of Gem stones :
- Physical Properties of Gem Stones
- Optical Properties of Gem Stones
9.00
Unit IV:
Classification and types
Classification and types
- Precious Gems
- Semi Precious Gems
- Imitation Gems
- Organic Stones
9.00
Unit V:
Gemstones setting
Gemstones setting :
Study of Setting –Channel, Prong, Pave, Kundan
Plate, Flush, Illusion, Invisible and Tension.
others
Essential Readings:
- Butterworth- Heinemann, Oxford -Gemology, 2nd edition, by Peter G. Read (1999),
- Hall, Judy=The Crystal Bible : A Definitive Guide to Crystals, Published in March 5, 2003, Walking Stick Press.
- Michael O’Donoghue =Identification of Gemstones,published in January 16, 2003, Butterworth-Heinemann
References:
- Robert Webster-Practical Gemology by Gemstones of the world by Walter Schumann
- Peter G. Read=Gemology (2nd Edition)
- Maggie Compbell Pedersen -Gem & Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin
Academic Year:
