Career Option in Gemology

Gemology is the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones. It is considered as a part of geosciences and a branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers are academically trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems.

Education Details & Eligibility:

To become a Professional in the Gem industry one should have a graduate degree or at least a Diploma in Gemology. The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered by the private and government colleges in India and around the globe.

Basic eligibility criteria

10th, +2 (Higher Secondary students) with science group as the majors can choose Bachelor degree in Gemology.

Course Duration:

Training in this field is available at a number of schools and institutes all over India. These courses are offered at the levels of

• Diploma
• U.G and
• P.G

The course duration for the various programs is as follows:

• Diploma in Gemology is around two years.
• B.F.A (Gemology) is around three years.
• M.F.A (Gemology) is offered as a two year program.
  

Approximate Education Expenses:

The Total expense for doing degree in Gemology is as follows
B.F.A - Rs.15, 000/ per year - (3 Years)
M.F.A - Rs.35, 000/ per year - (2 Years)

Bank loans and private loans can be easily arranged by directly contacting the banks through the college administrative.

Higher Education Options:

After successful completion of the Bachelor degree, the options for higher education are plenty. A person with the above degree can opt for post graduate Diploma or pursue his/her Master's.

Almost all the deemed and general universities offer Bachelor degree in Gemology. Some of these institutes are:

• Indian Institute of Gemology
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Gemstones Artisans Training School
• Indian Diamond Institute
• Jewellery design & Technology institute
• National Institute Of Fashion Design
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Some of the job openings/Departments available are:

• Engineer.
• Sales manager
• Consultant
• Tutor
• Franchisees
• Designing
• Research
• Manufacture fields
• etc.,

The salary can be from Rs.12, 000 to Rs.16, 000 for starters and increases with the persons experience and knowledge.

The American Gem Society was established in 1934 by a select group of independent jewelers and Robert M. Shipley, founder of the prestigious school of gemology, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Web site link:http://www.americangemsociety.org/