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Study of Gem Material
Paper Code:
MJD 122
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
1. Impart the knowledge of Gemology & the usesof various laboratory equipment for gem identification.
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 purposes.
- Gem deposits
12.00
Unit II:
Gems Stones: Shapes & cuts
- Studying Different Cuts and Shapes of Stone
- Cutting and Faceting
- Studying Different Instrumentsof Gems Identification
12.00
Unit III:
Characteristics of Gemstones:
· 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
· Gem stones certification
Care of gems and jewellery
12.00
Unit V:
Gemstones setting:
Study of Setting –Channel, Prong, Pave, Kundan
Plate, Flush, Illusion, Invisible and Tension. Others
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 jewelsbyAssouline
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
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