Gemology is the scientific study of gemstones. It is concerned with the study of gem materials, including identification, testing methods and the basic knowledge of crystallographic, chemical, physical and optical properties of the gemstones.
What is a Gemologist?
A gemologist is someone who can identify the gemstone with the help of
Instruments. Gemologists
give a business added credibility.
Career
prospects in Gemology: Following are the career prospects
for a Gemologist:
- Entrepreneurship
in Gemstone dealing (the semi precious varieties do not cost a great
deal!)
- Working
as a gemologist with any of the renowned jewelers.
- Working
or setting up your own laboratory for gem testing or gem identification.
- Pursuing
further research in gemology or diamond grading.
- Creating
your own designs in traditional or modern jewelry.
- Working
as jewelry designers in fashion institutes.
- If
you are a geologist you can focus your doctorate or post doctorate studies
on diamonds or gemstones.
- Start
with a lab setup for creating synthetic gems.
- Dealing
in organic gems like corals and pearls is a different business avenue in
itself.
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