Study of Gem Material

Paper Code: 
MJD 122
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 usesof various laboratory equipment for gem identification.
  2. Acquire a thorough knowledge of all precious and semi-precious stones and the ways in which they are used in jewellery.

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE Code

COURSE Title

MJD 122

Study of Gem Material

 

The students will –

 

CO6: Interpret basic concepts of Gemology.

CO7: Appraise gemstones (natural gemstone, synthetic gemstone, manmade gemstone and assembled gemstone.)

CO8: Learn about different gemstone testing equipment and the use of this equipment for the purpose of gemstone identification.

CO9: Analyse different properties of gemstones which will be helpful in their identification.

CO10: 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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Karanth, R.V (2008) Gemstones: Enchanting Gifts of Nature by Geological society of india Ltd.
  • Chikayama, A. (2013) Dictionary of Gemstones & Jewelry by IMACBC Co.Ltd  
  • Matlins, A. (2009) Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide
  • Jaffer, A. (2019) Beyond Extravagance : A royal collection of gems and jewelsby Assouline
References: 
  • Read, P. G. (2005). Gemmology. Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Hall, J. (2016). The crystal bible. Penguin.
  • O'Donoghue, M. (2012). Gemstones. Springer Science & Business Media.
  • Antonio C. Bonanno 2016, Jewelry & Gems, The Buying Guide, Gem Stone Press; (8th ed)
  • Weinstein, M. (2013). Precious and semi-precious stones. Read Books Ltd.
  • Pedersen, M. C. (2004). Gem and ornamental materials of organic origin/by Maggie Campbell Pedersen

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

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

 

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