Location: Western Australia

This one day course will explain why the 4 C’s are so important. What to look for first. What we need to identify synthetic and treated diamonds and what instruments we use to identify the differences.

The Gem Appreciation Group is a gathering of gemmology enthusiasts who can manage to meet for a few hours on the fourth Tuesday of each Month. The group is mixed, ranging from some old hands to people quite new to the study of gemmology, enthusiasm is the only criterion to join! We nominate a gem species for each meeting and bring along specimens from our collections to study and discuss and then enjoy more social chatter over lunch.

Contact gaawa@iinet.net.au if you have any question and to come to a session!

As an introduction to handling diamonds, this short course will build on your knowledge of gemstones and, in particular, diamonds. Practical Diamond Grading (PDG) together with Advanced Practical Diamond Grading (APDG) are the practical components of the Diploma in Diamond Technology (DipDT). Practical instruction is delivered by acknowledged diamond experts who will teach you the use of professional instruments in the laboratory.

This one day course introduces a range of coloured gemstones. We will discuss identification, properties, country of origin issues and care for specific gems. Synthetic, treated and imitation gems will be discussed. Also how we test for identification and we will show you.

The Gem Appreciation Group is a gathering of gemmology enthusiasts who can manage to meet for a few hours on the fourth Tuesday of each Month. The group is mixed, ranging from some old hands to people quite new to the study of gemmology, enthusiasm is the only criterion to join! We nominate a gem species for each meeting and bring along specimens from our collections to study and discuss and then enjoy more social chatter over lunch.

Contact gaawa@iinet.net.au if you have any question and to come to a session!

The Gem Appreciation Group is a gathering of gemmology enthusiasts who can manage to meet for a few hours on the fourth Tuesday of each Month. The group is mixed, ranging from some old hands to people quite new to the study of gemmology, enthusiasm is the only criterion to join! We nominate a gem species for each meeting and bring along specimens from our collections to study and discuss and then enjoy more social chatter over lunch.

Contact gaawa@iinet.net.au if you have any question and to come to a session!

The Gem Appreciation Group is a gathering of gemmology enthusiasts who can manage to meet for a few hours on the fourth Tuesday of each Month. The group is mixed, ranging from some old hands to people quite new to the study of gemmology, enthusiasm is the only criterion to join! We nominate a gem species for each meeting and bring along specimens from our collections to study and discuss and then enjoy more social chatter over lunch.

Contact gaawa@iinet.net.au if you have any question and to come to a session!