GEMOLOGY
Important institutes for
training in Gemology are :
# Gemology
Institute of India, 29 Gurukul Chambers, 187 - 189 Mumbaidevi Road, Mumbai
- 400002
Courses :
a) Diploma in Gemology and Diamond Grading - 5 months
Eligibility : Pass in Secondary School
Certificate (SSC).
b) Diamond cutting course (certificate course) - 6 weeks approx.
Eligibility : Diploma in Gemnology or
equivalent.
c) Diploma in coloured gems and diamond grading.
Eligibility : Pass in Secondary
School Certificate (SSC)
Short Courses :
a) Diamond grading as per international standards, identification
and valuation, marketing 2 weeks
b) Gemology - 2 weeks
c) Pearl beading / stringing - 4 weeks
Eligibility : Class XII or
equivalent
# Department of Geology, St.
Xavier's College, Mumbai - 400001
Course : Xavier's diploma in gemology and
diamond grading - thrice a week for 6 months.
Eligibility : Class XII or equivalent
# Gemstones
Artisans Training School (sponsored by Government of India), Jhalana
Mahal, Jaipur - 302017
Courses :
a) Diploma in cutting and polishing of coloured gemstones - 6
months
b) Diploma in gem carving - 6 months.
Eligibility : Class XIIth pass under the 10+2
system or equivalent.
# Small Industries
Service Institute, 65/1 GST Road, Grading, Chennai - 600032.
Course : Training Programme in gem cutting and
polishing conducted in collaboration with Madras Gems and Diamond
manufacturer's association - 6 months.
Eligibility : Pass in SSC. Age limit is between
18 - 35 years (preference for women).
# Indian Gemology Institute,
10th Floor, Nirmal Towers, 26 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110001
# The Indian Diamond Institute,
Samul Dairy Road, Katargam, GIDC, Post Box No. 508, Surat - 395008
Courses :
a) Basic course in sawing - 16 weeks
Eligibility : Pass in Secondary School
Certificate
b) Advanced course in sawing - 16 weeks
Eligibility : Basic course in sawing
c) Advanced course in diamond technology - 45 weeks
Eligibility : Graduation
d) Fellowships (R & D) - 2 years
Eligibility : M.Sc. (Physics/ Chemistry/
Geology) or BE in mechanical or electrical.
e) Fellowships (higher training) - 1 year
Eligibility : BE (mechanical/electrical)
or diploma in these fields of engineering with 3 years' experience or B.Sc.
Stipend is given for fellowships (R & D).
Many local institutes in Mumbai provide courses in various aspects of
gemology.
# The Gemnological Institute of America,
Thailand BISCO Towers, 12th Floor, 56/12 Subjects Road, Bangrak,
Bangkok - 10500, Thailand.
Course : On Campus Graduate Gemologist
Programme.
On Campus Graduate Diamond Programme.
On Campus Graduate Colored Stones Programme.
On Campus Jewelary Design Class
(The Institutes also conducts Distance and Extension Education)
E-mail : giathai@ksc8.th.com
JEWELLERY DESIGN
Important institutes for training in
Jewellery Design are :
# Gem &
Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Rajasthan Chamber Bhawan, Jaipur -
302003.
# Jewellery Product Development Centre
& Project of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion
Council, D-15
Commerce Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034.
The above mentioned institutes conduct short-term courses
in :
a) Carat soldering.
b) Introduction to jewellery designing
c) Jewellery making (handmade)
d) Comprehensive training in jewellery designing - 2 months.
Eligibility : Class XII
or equivalent
# National Institute of Fashion Technology,
New Delhi.
Course : Diploma programme in accessory
design - 3 years. This course includes designing of jewellery.
Eligibility : Class XIIth pass under the 10 +2
system or equivalent.
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