Identification of Synthetic Gemstones
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Lesson 1: Introduction
Welcome to the Identification of Synthetic Gemstones Course from the International School of Gemology. Throughout this course we will learn about the world of synthetic gemstones and how to identify most of them. Once you have completed the course lessons and exams, go to the Final Exam below to take your final exam and receive your Certificate of Completion from the ISG office.
Please note: We have established the www.GemstoneTreatmentReport.com website to be the reference course for this site. There is no DVD due to the speed at which developments are occurring in the industry. The GTR website is your reference site and should be studied accordingly.
Lesson 2: Flame Fusion
Lesson 3: Hydrothermal
Lesson 4: Flux Melt
Lesson 7: Synthetic ID
Lesson 10: Synthetic Alexandrite
Lesson 13: Synthetic Red Beryl
Lesson 16: Synthetic Opal
Lesson 19: Synthetic Turquoise
Lesson 22: Synthetic
Lapis Lazuli
Lesson 25: Glass Imitations
Lesson 5: Pulled
Lesson 8: Synthetic Ruby
Lesson 11: Synthetic Diamond
Lesson 14: Synthetic Aquamarine
Lesson 17: Synthetic Rutile
Lesson 20: Synthetic Moissanite
Lesson 23: Synthetic Spinel
Lesson 26: Cubic Zirconia
Lesson 6: Skull Melt
Lesson 9: Synthetic Sapphire
Lesson 12: Synthetic Emerald
Lesson 15: Tanzanite Imitations
Lesson 18: Synthetic Strontium Titanite
Lesson 21: Synthetic Amethyst
Lesson 24: Synthetic Amber
Lesson 27: Treatments
The course lesson exams are for your practice. These exams are timed with 20 questions and 20 minutes to complete. These are practice exams and are not reported to the ISG office. You may take these practice exams multiple times at no extra fee. Please use examination procedures in order to prepare yourself for the Final Exam.
