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What scientist studies gems?
Gemology
Gemology is the science of studying, cutting, and valuing precious stones, but the essence of gemology is in identifying the gemstones. One who works in the field of gemology is called a gemologist, and jewelers and goldsmiths also may be gemologists.
What is the study of gemstones known as?
Gemmology/Gemology is the scientific study of gemstones. It is the science, art and profession that deal with natural and artificial gemstone materials.
Do geologists study gems?
Gemology or gemmology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. It is a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers (and many non-jewelers) are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems.
How do you become a gem miner?
A gemology career requires no formal college degree. However, you’ll need to take some trade classes to receive your certification. The International Gem Society offers an online Professional Gemologist certification course. The Gemological Institute of America offers a Graduate Gemologist program.
How many years does it take to study gemology?
Programs vary from 3 months to 1 year, and many teach students how to design, cast, set, and polish jewelry and gems, as well as how to use and care for a jewelers tools and equipment. Graduates of these programs may be more attractive to employers because they require less on-the-job training.
How do I become a gemologist?
Is a gemologist a geologist?
Geologists and gemologists are professionals who have gone through extensive study in programs and courses to learn their skills and become accredited in their line of work. Geologist: Energy/Mining–searching for petroleum, natural gas, precious metals.
What kind of science do you know about gems?
Gemology or gemmology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. It is a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers (and many non-jewelers) are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems. Examining a pink sapphire under a gemmological microscope
Can a jeweler be an academic gemologist?
It is a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers (and many non-jewelers) are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems.
Which is the best description of gemology?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gemology or gemmology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. It is a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers (and many non-jewelers) are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems.
Who are the people who have completed the gemology course?
Javier & Andrea, from England, has completed the training course in gemology. March 24, 2016 Tanya, Sebastian & Scott, has completed the training course in gemology. We took our 8 year old son along for a one hour course since he has been very interested in gems, rocks and crystals.