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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