1 Day Jade Workshop 翡翠研习班 (In Chinese)-Skillsfuture claimable
Date and time
Location
12 Arumugam Rd #04-02 LTC bldg B
12 Arumugam Road Singapore, 409958 SingaporeRefund Policy
Description
Course Outlines 课程内容概要：
a. Introduction – brief history of jade in various culture 简介 - 玉石的历史
b. What is jade? 什么是玉石？
c. Chemical and physical properties of jadeite and nephrite 硬玉和软玉的化学及物理特点
d. Sources of jadeite and nephrite 硬玉和软玉的来源
e. Mining of jadeite-jade in Burma 缅甸翡翠矿藏的地质简介
f. Order of rarity of jade among other gemstones 玉石和其他彩色宝石的价值区分
g. Treatment of jadeite-jade – B-jade, B+C-jade and C-jade. 什么是A货翡翠、B货翡翠、 C货翡翠和 B+C翡翠? 包括D货翡翠
h. Discuss testing methods e.g. infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope 鉴别B货翡翠的相关问题
i. Basic testing of jade imitations using loupe, refractometer and prism spectroscopy. 使用显微镜/放大镜，折射仪和吸收光谱来鉴别经处理翡翠
Learning Outcomes 学习目标:
To appreciate the jade i.e. nephrite-jade and jadeite-jade, its occurrence and mining. Student will have the opportunity to handle and use 10x loupe to identify jade and observe natural one from the treated materials and some jade imitations.
鉴赏玉石，尤其是硬玉和软玉，它的形成、来源和开采。参与者可以有机会亲手使用宝石学仪器如放大镜来学习观察及辨别天然翡翠、经过处理的翡翠和翡翠仿冒品。
NOTE: Each intake is 12, if less than 5 paid registrants, the institute reserves the right to postpone to a later date.
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Far East Gem Institute was established in 1988. We have trained more than 1000 jewellers, business owners and gem lovers in the subject of gemology. We are also the Allied Teaching Center with internationally recognised Gemological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), since 1998.
In Singapore, there is a major lack of gemologists (Visit one of the top gemologists in Singapore : https://www.gemlab.com.sg) in the market. As a result, the gems and jewellery industry in Singapore is not as vibrant as it could have been. This boils down to the fact that there is a lack of confidence from consumers. There are why this is so. First, consumers are uncertain of the value of gems. Second, they are unsure of the quality of gems. Third, consumers do not have the skills and knowledge to identify and authenticate gemstones and jewellery. The consequence is that the industry is often misunderstood and with misconceptions about what the trade is all about.
At Far East Gem Institute, we see that the solution is to train up more experts in this field. We do so through a series of theoretical and practical lessons, so that our learners can have the relevant knowledge as well as the practical hands-on experience in handling gems. We also have a 4C framework that can bring our learners from just a gem lover or business owner, to a gem expert.
We have seen many people coming to our gem testing laboratory, Far East Gem Lab. On many occasions, they are consumers. These consumers walk in with a worried look on their faces. They have a gem for us to test. These consumers were worried that they have been cheated. They are not sure if what they bought were of the value they paid. There were many cases where the consumers have overpaid for what they believed was a good value item. We feel that consumers should not be the ones suffering the consequences of the ignorance of the trade.
Far East Gem Institute provides the opportunity for gem lovers and potential jewellers with the skills, knowledge and experience. We can help you to be the gem expert. You can be the changemaker in this industry.
Far East Gem Institute initiated the setting up of The Gem Museum (https://thegemmuseum.gallery), first and most comprehensive of its kind in Singapore, for the purpose of bringing gem lovers together to share passion and experience. Here you get to learn about the mine to market process. The Gem Museum runs educational programs and exhibitions all throughout the year.