Introduction to Gemology

Paper Code: 
JWT 202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

JWT 202

 

Introduction to Gemology

The students will –

CO35: Interpret basic concepts of Gemology.

CO36: understand the qualities and healing process of gemstones.

CO37: Learn about different gemstone testing equipment and the use of this equipment for the purpose of gemstone identification.

CO38: Appraise of natural gemstone, synthetic gemstone, manmade gemstone and assembled gemstone. and their certification 

CO39: Analyse different properties of gemstones which will be helpful in their identification.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team work

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Gemology
  • Definition,
  • Qualities of gems
  • Value of gemstone
  •  Use of gems for astrological purpose.
  •  Gem deposits 
9.00
Unit II: 
Gems Stones: Shapes & cuts
  • Studying Different Cuts and Shapes of Stone 
  • Cutting and Faceting 
  • 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
  • Assortment and evaluation

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Gemstones setting
  • Study of Setting –Channel, Prong, Pave, Kundan
  • Plate, Flush, Illusion, Invisible and Tension. Others

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Read, P. G. (2005). Gemmology. Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Hall, J. (2016). The crystal bible. Penguin.
  • Pedersen, M. C. (2004). Gem and ornamental materials of organic origin. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Bonanno, A. C. (2016). Jewelry& Gems-The Buying Guide. GemStone Press.

 

References: 
  • O'Donoghue, M. (2012). Gemstones. Springer Science & Business Media.
  • Thomas, W. (2002). The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems (Vol. 1). Library of Alexandria.
  • Weinstein, M. (2013). Precious and semi-precious stones. Read Books Ltd.
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  • E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Diamond World

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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