Why Learn Emerald Identification and Grading?

Competitive Landscape

Over the past five years, the annual compound growth rate of the colored gemstone industry in China has exceeded 12%, marking a period of rapid development with a surge in related practitioners.

Challenges in the Industry

The emerald category has attracted a large number of practitioners in just three years, which is a positive sign. However, how can one successfully operate in this field without understanding emeralds? How can one ascertain emerald prices based on factors such as color, transparency, clarity, cut, and weight? And how can one distinguish between treated, enhanced, and synthetic emeralds?

Professionalism is Key

"In an era of intense competition, only those who are more professional than their peers can emerge victorious." The GUILD Advanced Face-to-Face Course on Emerald Identification and Evaluation offers the latest emerald information and practical, actionable content. Expert instructors will provide comprehensive interpretation and analysis of emerald knowledge, from scratch to finished product, from mining areas to the market.

Course Highlights


Targeting the Most Potential Color Gemstone Category in the Market

From 2015 to 2019, emeralds achieved a market growth rate of 300% in just four years. From young individuals to the middle class, and from Generation Z to the silver-haired generation, emeralds have become the "A-option" for colored gemstones.

In-depth Analysis of Emerald Gemological Characteristics, Grading Standards, Origin Determination, Enhancement Treatments, Quality Evaluation, and Market Overview

From mining areas to the market, this course provides comprehensive teaching that covers all aspects of emeralds, allowing you to stand out in an era of intense competition and build core advantages through professionalism and networking.


Face-to-Face Teaching to Master Emeralds in One Go

This course helps you systematically organize the various levels of knowledge about emeralds.

Learn to correctly assess gemstone quality, make more informed purchases, and negotiate prices with confidence, avoiding the embarrassment of being misled.

Move beyond theoretical discussions and choose the optimal path for beginners. Upon completion, you will be able to apply what you've learned immediately.

Masters Face-to-Face: Solving Difficult Problems Effortlessly

Professionally Developed by a Dedicated Team

Supported by our laboratory, we incorporate extensive color gemstone data and cutting-edge synthetic identification and treatment technologies into our course content.

The course is personally designed and taught by Andrew Lucas, the Director of GUILD Gem Education Academy, a global color gemstone supply chain expert, and the father of "From mine to market" field gemology.

The course is instructed by Darwin, a teacher with years of experience in the international high-quality emerald markets of Colombia, Thailand, and extensive experience in gemstone course teaching.

One-on-one teaching assistance is provided to promptly address your questions and concerns.

Course Outline

01 Gemological Characteristics and Identification of Emerald Imitations
"Physical Examination Report" of Emeralds
"Relatives" of Various Colors
Practical Use of Gem Identification Instruments
Types of Imitations and Identification Features in Practice

02 Synthetic Emeralds
Emerald "Nurturing Plan" – The Role of "Beryllium"
Identification Features and Practices for Synthetic Emeralds

03 Enhancement Treatments of Emeralds
What Exactly is the "Oil" Used in Filling? Comparison of Different Types of Oil
Culprits Behind the Deterioration of Emeralds
Comprehensive Information on Fillers
Determination of Clarity Enhancement Treatment Grades
Big Data Analysis of Customer Attitudes Toward Clarity Enhancement Treatments

04 Introduction and Determination of Emerald Origins
"Marks" Left by the Earth in Emeralds
Practices in Determining Emerald Origins

05 Quality Assessment of Emeralds
Quality Factors Most Closely Related to Price
Refined Grade Classification by Laboratories to Reduce Communication Errors
Standards and Methods for Assessing Emerald Quality
"Verdant Green of Vuton" – Quality Not Dependent on Origin

06 Emerald Mines and Industry Chain
Comprehensive Coverage of Major Mines with Real-Time Updates
"Craftsmanship Spirit" in Mining
Full Coverage of Industry Chain Information from Mines to End Consumers
Raw Stone Assessment and Transaction Risks: Deep Dive into Risks and Opportunities in Raw Stone Transactions, Accumulating Practical Experience in Buying and Selling Raw Stones

07 Emerald Market and Auction Information

Summary of Raw Stone and Finished Product Auctions and Market Transactions
Precautions During Transactions
Investment Advice for Emeralds
Comprehensive Analysis of Market Trends

Diploma

Upon completion of this course and successful passage of the exam, students will receive the "GUILD Graduate Advanced Emerald (GAE) Certificate" issued by the GUILD Gem Education Academy.

Course Duration

6 days


Price

￥9,800