ISG Gemology Tools and Techniques Course

This online course provides you with a step by step instruction on how to get the most from your gemological tools and equipment. This is the only course specifically designed to help the new gemologist understand how the equipment works, and how to get the most out of their testing procedures even on jewelry set gemstones. Includes materials on advanced testing tools such as UV-VIS-NIR, Raman and LA-ICP-MS.

Special Discount Tuition: $395.00

Specifics:
Course Number: ISG103
Program: Registered Gemologist and Registered Gemologist Appraiser
Lessons: 16
Certificate of Completion: Yes

Available: through the RG or RGA Package Programs on this website, and/or as an individual course at this link:

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Subjects Covered in this Course:

  • Introduction to Tools and Techniques
  • Introduction to Gemology Equipment
  • Microscope Sections 3 – 5
  • Refractometer Sections 6 – 7
  • Polariscope
  • Dichroscope
  • Jeweler’s Loupe
  • Spectroscope
  • Immersion Cell
  • UV Fluorescence
  • Hydrostatic Specific Gravity
  • Chelsea Filter
  • Advanced Testing Tools including UV-VIS-NIR, XRF, LA-ICP-MS and more.