Introduction to Gemology

Paper Code: 
CJWT 202
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Impart the knowledge of Gemology & the use of various laboratory equipment such as the gemological microscope, dichroscope, polar scope, specific gravity balance, refract meter, ultraviolet light, spectroscope, and other instruments used in gem identification.
  2. Acquire a thorough knowledge of all precious and semi-precious stones and the ways in which they are used in jewelry.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Gemology

                                                                        

  • Definition,
  • Qualities of gems
  • Value of gemstone
  • Use of gems for astrological purpose.
  • Gem deposits

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Gems Stones: Shapes & cuts

                                                  

  • Studying Different Cuts and Shapes of Stone 
  • Cutting and Faceting 
  • Identification of Gems with Help of Instruments

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Characteristics of Gem stones

                                                                                   

  • Physical Properties of Gem Stones
  • Optical Properties of Gem Stones

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Classification and types

                                                          

  • Precious Gems
  • Semi-Precious Gems
  • Imitation Gems
  • Organic Stones
  • Assortment and evaluation

 

12.00
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: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • 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.

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

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

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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