I have my own business here in Boone, and recently went to work for a 112 year old AGS jewelry store. On my first day I was confronted with a color-change stone believed to be an Alexandrite. In reality it was a vanadium doped sapphire. And with the help of a little demonstration of the thermal inertia Presidum duo tester I was able to convince the customer. Thanks for your excellent preparation. I am taking my 20 stone (GIA)challenge in late May, but the most practical training I have under my belt... I received through the ISG courses. Thanks so very much for your excellent training.

Rocky S....ISG Student

I received the material to begin the program as a ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser yesterday. I am thouroughly impressed with your program. The material was received in unprecedented time between payment and delivery of material. I have only read the first 4 chapters of The Pearls Course and have learned more than I have acquired in a lifetime of gemstone study and research. The study material and recommendations for learning are not only helpful, but it would seem that anyone taking your courses are sure to be successful. I look forward to this study in your program with confidence and without apprehension. I am delighted to be one of your new students. Thank you for making this learning process possible and accessable.

Best Wishes, AS-New ISG Student

I think it is a great course you can do for that price (almost fornothing). Robert James is not only a great gemologist/appraiser, he also has the skills to really make you understand gemology. There is also a community around the school with students and gemologists
sharing all their knowledge for free. In short, the money is more than worth it and you will learn alot.

Alain van Acker FGA
GanoksinProject
Wed Feb 02 09:48:31 2005

Dear ISG,

I wanted to thank you for the opportunities you have opened up for me in the world of gemology. In spite of my disability I am now able to operate my own gemstone business from my home and can finally make a living on my own.

Julie. T. ISG Student

Robert James You are one hell of a good teacher, I cannot begin to tell you how much I am learning from you and the course materials specially the DVDs and your wonderful presentations. Excellent job sir, I salute you and thank you for your school and your hard work. A job well done.

Kamal Y..... ISG Student

Robert, you are a God Send.  I am very honored and blessed to have the privilege to be associated with you, ISG and your staff and all associated and/or student of the ISG.  I definitely believe in you and the ISG.  The students/alumni are exceptional.  And I believe that there are many fellow ISG students that feel, at the very least, as I do, if not more.

Dave.....ISG Student

I am a G.G. and F.G.G.  I signed up for the I.S.G. in its infancy as a kind of a refresher because so many things had changed in the field of gemology since I got my degrees in the mid 80's.

I was impressed with the quality and quantity of information available through the courses. Robert James, a graduate of both the Gemological Institute and British Gemmological Association, is constantly updating the material and refining the presentation.  I would recommend the ISG for those who want a user friendly and reasonably priced introduction or re-acquaintance to the study of gemology.

Barbra Voltaire FGG, GG
www.GemologyOnline.com

When it comes to talking about the success of our gemology program, we prefer to let our students do the talking for us. These are unsolicited testimonials from actual ISG Registered Gemologist students. We welcome to you spend a few minutes and learn what the ISG course program can do for you.

Hi Robert,

I believe I that I have not thanked you for having this course. It was the best thing I have ever done. Your price is what people like me who did not know anything about gemology like to pay. And the course material is great just like the instructor.

 Now I know about gemology and the goldsmiths are hire me for identifications of gemstones.

Today I was out at five new companies for introducing what I do; all of them want my services.This is great THANK YOU ROBERT!!

Best Regards Mattias, Sweden

I have only studied at the ISG, and the people I work with in Los Angeles are so impressed with what I bring to the table. These are all GIA grads, in the business for at least 20 years, and I'm teaching them things they were never taught! I'm working with them to get hands on experience...I never could have imagined sharing with them what I've learned at the ISG.

Tami.....ISG Student

We could go on and on, but why not join us and see for yourself the advantages of studying with the International School of Gemology.

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Dear ISG,

Having studied at both the GIA and ISG, I can tell you that the ISG is easier to understand, goes much deeper into the concepts, and has prepared me for the industry far better than the GIA. A superior program all the way around.

Thank you,

John L, ISG Student

Dear ISG,

I am using the International School of Gemology's materials for my GIA Gem ID course as they are superior teaching materials. The GIA is best for diamonds, but suffers from a learning point of view. I have several graduate degrees, so I experienced a variety of learning situations and I am very happy with the International School of Gemology. I am reading the materials studiously before I begin to take the tests.

Susan P. (ISG and GIA Student)

Robert,

Thank you so much – I am having a blast with the studies....

I already had a jeweler tell me to immediately come see him after I am done with my certification exam. He needs someone to do appraisals.

Diana (ISG Student)

Dear Robert,

"I learn much faster when I see something demonstrated vs. just reading it in a textbook, and your videos are just like having my own personal instructor!" ....

Diane G, ISG Student