A408 NITTP Application of Advanced Instruments in Gem Identification
Course Code Start Date Day and Time Total Quota  
AGIL/1/2023(RT) 2023-11-18 Saturday10:30 AM - 5:00 PM 15 Enrollment time is over

Course Introduction

Course Code: AGIL/1/2023(RT)

 

If your company's procurement department or quality contral department requires origin identification, thermal enhanced testing, oil or polymer testing for gemstones such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, as well as ABC classification and test data analysis for jadeite jade, as well as identification of natural and lab-grown diamonds, and radiation-treated diamonds, then the "Application of Advanced Instruments in Gem Identification" course is particularly suitable for your company's needs.

 

Entry Requirements:
Completion of Form 6 under the new academic structure or Form 5 under the old academic structure or equivalent qualifications; and
At least 3 years of working experience in the jewellery industry; or completion of gemology courses (such as FGA, DGA, GG, FGAA, etc.).

 

Duration: 20 hours

 

Course Fee: HK$24,000
(Limited seats available, early registration is recommended)
This Application of Advanced Instruments in Gem Identification course has been recognized by the NITTP program. 

 

For more details about the NITTP program, please visit the New Industrialisation and Technology Training Programme website: https://nittp.vtc.edu.hk/

Course Content

Unit Content

MILOs

The Relationship Between Value Factors of Gemstones and Identification Conclusions

Understanding the role of identification conclusions from high-tech instruments in confirming the value of gemstones.

Theoretical Differentiation of Natural Diamonds and Synthetic (Lab-grown) Diamonds

l Understanding the theoretical differentiation between natural diamonds and synthetic diamonds through the use of high-tech instruments.

Application of High-tech Instruments in Diamond Identification (Hands-on Practice for Participants)

Practical Application and Data Analysis of High-tech Instruments in Diamond Identification

n  Diamond-Sure™

n  DiamondView™

n  DiamondPlus™

n  PhosView

n  FTIR Infrared Spectrometer

n  Raman Spectrometer

n  UV-Visible Spectrometer Gem-3000

n  DS 2000/3000 Visible Spectrometer

n  Gemlogis TAUPE

n  EXA™ The Natural Diamond Detector

n  GLIS-3000 Gem Luminescence Imaging System

n  GV 5000 Multispectral Induced Luminous Imaging System

 

 

l Master the correct usage methods of high-tech instruments in diamond identification

 

l Understand the detection of basic data for diamonds

 

Application of High-tech Instruments in Natural Colored Gemstone Identification

l  FTIR Infrared Spectrometer

l  UV-Visible Spectrometer

l  Laser Raman Spectrometer

l  EDXRF

 

u  Identification of Origins of Natural Ruby and Sapphire

u  Identification of Heat Treatment in Natural Ruby and Sapphire

u  Identification of Cobalt-Lead Glass Filled Sapphire

u  Identification of Lead Glass Filled Ruby

u  Identification of Origins of Natural Emerald

u  Identification of Oil Treatment in Emerald

u  Identification of Origins of Paraiba Tourmaline

u  Identification of Heat Treatment in Tanzanite

 

 

 

l Understand the theoretical principles of high-tech instruments in identifying the origin and treatment of natural colored gemstones

 

l Master the correct usage methods of high-tech instruments in colored gemstone identification

 

l Acquire knowledge of detecting basic data for colored gemstones.

Application of High-tech Instruments in Jadeite Jade Identification

l  Application of High-tech Instruments in Jadeite Jade Identification

l  Classification and Definitions of Jadeite Jade (Type A, Type B, Type C) and Treatments

 

n  Practical Application and Data Analysis of High-tech Instruments in Jadeite Jade Identification

n  FTIR Spectrometer

n  UV-Vis Spectrometer

n  Laser Raman Spectrometer

n  EDXRF

 

 

l  Master the correct usage methods of high-tech instruments for jadeite jade testing

 

l  Acquire knowledge of detecting basic data for jadeite jade

 

Tuition Fee
HK$24000
Commencement Date:
20 hours, 4 lessons
Language:
Cantonse
Pre-requisite:
Completion of Form 6 under the new academic system or Form 5 under the old academic system, or an equivalent qualification; and Possession of 3 years or more of work experience in the jewellery industry; or completion of a gemmology course (such as FGA, DGA, GG, FGAA, etc.).