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    It is a University which is committed to excellence and overall development of the student...

  • Placements

    Excellent education not only imparts knowledge, but also paves the way for...

  • Life@IIS Univ

    Life @ IISU is nothing less than a kaleidoscope of myriad hues; complete with...

  • Academics

    Taking the age-old tradition of enlightenment through education forward,...

  • Research

    To stimulate curiosity and cater to the global needs of a dynamic education,...

  • About Us

    The IIS University, with its perfect amalgamation of innovation, inspiration...

IIS (Deemed to be University)

Gurukul Marg, SFS, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, (Raj.) India

Phone:- +91-141-2400160-61, 2397906-07,

Fax: 2395494,2781158, Toll Free No.: 1800 180 7750

Introduction to Gemology | Jewellery Designing

Introduction to Gemology

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Paper Code: 
24CJWT202
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 jewellery.

 

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). Jewellery& Gems-The Buying Guide. GemStone Press.

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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