Siem Reap Trip Overview
A basic introduction to major gemstones commonly found in the Cambodian marketplace. This beginning-level course stresses the important aspects of such gems as ruby, sapphire, zircon, peridot, garnet, topaz, aquamarine, crystalline quartz, chalcedony, obsidian, etc.
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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A basic introduction to major gemstones commonly found in the Cambodian marketplace. This beginning-level course stresses the important aspects of such gems as ruby, sapphire, zircon, peridot, garnet, topaz, aquamarine, crystalline quartz, chalcedony, obsidian, etc.
How not to fall into the trap of fake gemstones sellers? How to recognize natural gemstones, synthetics, treatment? How to estimate the quality and pricing? You will get answers to all your questions during this class
The class program includes:
Gem identification
– by types
– by origin
– gemstones families
– gemstones optical phenomena
Synthetic & treatement
– Heating
– Glass filling / Fracture filling / Flux Healing
– Irradiation
– Bleaching
– Dyeing
– Diffusion
– Oiling
– Impregnation
– Coating
– Doublet
– Triplet
Pricing & Grading
4C’s:
Color
Clarity
Cut
Carat weight
Leave the class with a higher understanding of where gemstones come from and how to successfully identify their various facets.
