gemology courses

NEW : Study gemology online

Online gemology courses

Due to a large demand from our students who can not travel since March 2020, it is now possible to study online.

We use different software for teach with multi camera system: Google Meet, Zoom, Skype… We can use any other software according to your preference.

What is gemology ?

Gemology is the science of gem materials, and a specialized offshoot of an older branch of science mineralogy. Study gemology covers all technical aspects of gemstones and gem materials.

Their chemical, physical and optical properties, the techniques used for the production of gem imitations and synthetics, the cutting and polishing of gemstones, and more importantly the gemology course methods and instruments employed in the identification, grading and appraisal of gemstones.

The term ‘gem material’ covers an enormous range of possibilities. Most gem materials are minerals, but of the 3000 or so, minerals known to man, only about 70 families / 500 stones are considered to possess the qualities attributed to that special category called gemstones.

WE TEACH GEMOLOGY IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH LANGUAGE

*Prices relate only with the number of person from your own booking.

*Booking at least 1 week in advance.

Please contact us for booking.

Beginner level

Requirement

You only need a camera at home for study online. (computer, smartphone or tablet)

Half day
200$ USD
Duration: 3 hours. Morning or afternoon, from Monday to Friday.
1 student: 200$
2 to 4 students: 120$ per student
5 students + : 100$ per student
Full day
350$ USD
Duration: 6 hours (2 x 3 hours). from Monday to Friday.
1 student: 350$
2 to 4 students: 210$ per student
5 students + : 175$ per student
1 week
800$ USD
Duration: 15 hours (5 days x 3 hours). from Monday to Friday.
1 student: 800$
2 to 4 students: 480$ per student
5 students + : 400$ per student

What to expect from the gemology course for beginners?

How not to fall into the trap of fake gemstones sellers?
How to recognize natural gemstones, synthetics and treatments?
How to estimate the quality and pricing?
You will get answers to all your questions during this course.

Leave the class with a higher understanding of where gemstones come from and how to successfully identify their various facets.

Advanced level

Requirement

You must have your own gemology tools at home + gemstone samples for study online.

Options:

– We can provide you with the stone samples (additional cost)

– We can provide you with lab tools (additional cost)

1 week
800$ USD
Duration: 15 hours (5 days x 3 hours). from Monday to Friday.
1 student: 800$
2 to 4 students: 480$ per student
5 students + : 400$ per student
2 weeks
1,500$ USD
Duration: 30 hours (10 days x 3 hours). from Monday to Friday.
1 student: 1,500$
2 to 4 students: 900$ per student
5 students + : 750$ per student
1 month
2,500$ USD
Duration: 15 hours (60 days x 3 hours). from Monday to Friday.
1 student: 2,500$
2 to 4 students: 1,500$ per student
5 students + : 1,250$ per student

Expert level

Gem Identification
6,000$ USD
Duration: 3 months / from Monday to Friday / 180 hours (60 days x 3 hours).
1 student: 6,000$
2 to 4 students: 3,600$ per student
5 students + : 3,000$ per student
Topics:
– by types
– by origin
– gemstones families
– gemstones optical phenomena
Synthetic & treatement
2,500$ USD
Duration: 1 month / from Monday to Friday / 60 hours (20 days x 3 hours).
1 student: 2,500$
2 to 4 students: 1,500$ per student
5 students + : 1,250$ per student
Topics:

– Heating
– Glass filling / Fracture filling / Flux Healing
– Irradiation
– Bleaching
– Dyeing
– Diffusion
– Oiling
– Impregnation
– Coating
– Doublet
– Triplet

Pricing & Grading
2,500$ USD
Duration: 1 month / from Monday to Friday / 60 hours (20 days x 3 hours).
1 student: 2,500$
2 to 4 students: 1,500$ per student
5 students + : 1,250$ per student
Topics:

– Color
– Clarity
– Cut
– Carat weight

Diamond
2,500$ USD
Duration: 1 month / from Monday to Friday / 60 hours (20 days x 3 hours).
1 student: 2,500$
2 to 4 students: 1,500$ per student
5 students + : 1,250$ per student
Topics:

4 Cs GIA courses

– Color
– Clarity
– Cut
– Carat weight

Payment

– Credit card via PayPal.
– International bank transfer.
– Western Union.

Certificate

You will get a certificate at the end of each course.

Please contact us for booking, details or custom made class.

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    Testimonial

    gem class PROFESSOR Dr. MOHAMED MOHAMED TOLBA SAID has completed the training course in gemology. 1 day (6 hours) “at 15 april 2015 I had spent a very interesting and exciting day for learning a gemological intensive course at Gemological Institute of Cambodia , Mr. Jean-Philippe was my teacher during 6 hours of studying, He is professional in gemology. I think the Gemological Institute of Cambodia is the right place to get more knowledge about gemology and gemstones.”
    Gem class Mr. SERGIO (from Italy) and Ms. WIRIYA (from Thailand) has completed the training course in gemology. Half day (3 hours) “Philippe il proprietario è una persona molto competente e professionale nel campo della gemmologia,noi abbiamo fatto un corso di mezza giornata in cui ci ha introdotto nel mondo delle gemme.ha una showroom notevole di gemme autentiche cambogiane e non…insomma se volete comprare rubini e zaffiri veri birmani recatevi da Philippe è il n°1 a Siem reap. Inoltre se volte” – May 5, 2015
    Gem class Mr. CARL (from England) and Ms. AGYNESS (from China) has completed the training course in gemology. 1 day (6 hours) July 30, 2015
    Gem class Mr. Toh Hock An (from Taiwan) has completed the training course in gemology. Half day (3 hours) August 15, 2015
    Gem class Master Hanz Cua (from Philippines) has completed the training course in gemology. Half day (3 hours) October 15, 2015
    Gem class Ms. Ramya Ponnada & Mr. Krishna Kanth Ponnada (from India) has completed the training course in gemology. Half day (3 hours) November 12, 2015
    Study gemology Mr. Sonny Rodriguez & Ms. Tiffany Rodriguez (from Philippines) has completed the training course in gemology. Half day (3 hours)“If need guaranteed gem stones, go here” – I was looking for answers regarding gem stones sold in the old market and this place provided me all the informations i needed to know especially authenticity of the gems. Apparently most gem stores in the market will sell you fake ones.
    I enrolled to a 3hour workshop and it definitely broadend my knowledge about gemstones. They gave me a certificate afterwards and it was really a worthy 3hours. Mr. Jean is really passionate about gems. Do check their website, contact them and they’ll have a tuk-tuk pick you up at your hotel. In any case you’re not interested in studying gems just visit and see the gemstones he has readily available for sale – November 12, 2015
    Study gemology Mr. Thorstein and Mr. Widar (from Norway) has completed the training course in gemology. Half day (3 hours) November 16, 2015
    Student certificate Tom and Kristin (from USA) & Norma and Trevor (from Canada) has completed the training course in gemology. November 22, 2015
    Student certificate Konstantin and Silviya (from Bulgaria). November 28, 2015
    Student certificate Miles, July, Rosie, Tilly & Celeste (from England). December 22, 2015
    Study Lee Hui Yun Ms. Lee Hui Yun (from Singapore). December 23, 2015
    Student certificate Annick & Maxim (from Australia). December 28, 2015
    Student certificate Jasmine, Bruce & Allan (from Philippines). December 29, 2015
    study gemmology Ann & Mary January 8, 2016
    study gemmology Marc & Lani, From Los Angeles, California, USA January 10, 2016
    study gemology Ms. Ruth, from Indonesia January 12, 2016
    What is gemology ? Mr. Jeff, from USA January 13, 2016
    study gemology Joshua & Michael, from USA January 20, 2016
    study gemology 2 Stephanie & Mason, from Hong Kong January 21, 2016
    study gemology Gary, Diane & Barb, from USA January 21, 2016
    gemology class Anna & Diana, from Russia February 4, 2016
    gemology class Sok heng, Pui San, Chiew Sum & Sing Kwan, from Malaysia “Awesome visit – interesting and eye opening” – Great place to visit! We took the 1 hour lesson, which ended up to be a bit longer due to the great amount of knowledge that was being shared by Jean. Jean was great at not just explaining the different types of stones, but was also great at bringing it to life in the cambodian context as well as with very cool stories. Also very great demonstrations in the lab where you actually get to see different types of gems and try to figure out which one is real, treated or synthetic! There is also a great selection of local cambodian Gems to purchase at very reasonable prices after the lesson. Learnt a lot, had a lot of fun and left with a nice cambodian gem and a new found appreciation for gemology! – February 5, 2016
    study gemology Nikolas, Christodoulos & Despoina, from Greece February 7, 2016
    study gemology Ms. Katherine, from Spain, has completed the training course in gemology. February 10, 2016
    study gemology Naho, from Japan & William, from UK, has completed the training course in gemology. February 15, 2016
    study gemology Philip, from England, has completed the training course in gemology. February 19, 2016
    study gemology Knud-Erik, Dorte & Dorthe, from Denmark, has completed the training course in gemology. February 20, 2016
    study gemology Ms. Jerica, from USA, has completed the training course in gemology. March 4, 2016
    study gemology Ms. Lena, from Ukraine, has completed the training course in gemology. I have visited the institute to know more about Cambodian stones. I should say this place is well done for all – visitors, guides, professionals, buyers. Here you can see and ‘experience’ all world stones. The information is clear, atmosphere is wonderful. I would like to thank Philippe for nice lesson – March 14, 2016
    study gemology Javier & Andrea, from England, has completed the training course in gemology. March 24, 2016
    study gemology 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. Jeanne-Pierre spent far more than the allocated hour and was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic on the subject of gemmology. Our son thoroughly enjoyed the course, as did we, especially the session in the laboratory, identifying different gems under the microscope. He was delighted to go away with a certificate and also a Praseolite stone. Thank you. – March 29, 2016
    study gemology Sangita & Daniel, from England, has completed the training course in gemology April 3, 2016
    study gemology Hilary & Ian, from Australia, has completed the training course in gemology. April 4, 2016
    study gemology Maria & Joanna, from Philippines, has completed the gemology course in gemology. Took the half day course at the gemological institute. It was very Informative! After this course, we are definitely 100% more confident about assessing gemstones. – April 8, 2016
    study gemology O’Malley Family, from USA, after the training course in Gemology. April 14, 2016
    study gemology Silvester & Silvia, from Australia, has completed the training course in gemology. May 12, 2016
    study gemology Ms. Akemi, from Japan, has completed the training course in gemology. May 15, 2016
    study gemology Julius, Marieflor, Sandrine, Coleen & Cedric, from Philippines, has completed the training course in gemology. May 29, 2016
    gemology mean Ma. Luz, from Philippines, & Gordon, from UK, has completed the gemology course in gemology. May 31, 2016
    study gemology Katie, Edwardo, Jennifer, & Jeffrey, from USA, has completed the training course in gemology. June 16, 2016
    gemstone class Jamie & Ellie, from USA, has completed the training course in gemology. July 18, 2016
    study gemology Pauline & Ronan, from France, has completed the training course in gemology. August 1, 2016
    gemology class Sue, Maureen & Bruce, from USA, has completed the training course in gemology. August 11, 2016
    gemology class Anne & Olivier, from France, has completed the gemology course in gemology. August 18, 2016
    study gemology Max & Hester, from USA, has completed the training course in gemology. August 19, 2016
    gemology workshop Carrie & Martijn, from Australia, has completed the training course in gemology. August 20, 2016
    studygemology 1 Katherine, from Australia, has completed the training course in gemology. September 8, 2016
    studygemology 3 Allesha & Ross, from USA, has completed the gemology course in gemology. September 10, 2016
    student microscope Mr.Thiery, from France, has completed the training course of one week (30 hours) in gemology. September 26-30, 2016
    student certificate Ali & Joe, has completed the training course in gemology. October 20, 2016
    young student Lenny, our youngest student, from France, has completed the training course in gemology. October 21, 2016
    study gemology 20 Steven & Jene, from USA, has completed the training course in gemology. December 5, 2016
    study gemology 22 Fiona & Shah, from England, has completed the gemology course in gemology. December 9, 2016
    study gemology 21 Aislinn & Dominique, from Hong Kong.December 12, 2016

    Gemology courses online free

    If you are looking for free online gemology courses, you can study each stone with its specifications in our collection of gemstones. You will get answers to most of your questions. But nothing replaces lessons with a teacher.

    Please contact us for booking.