Date : 1,2,8,9 March 2021

Time : 7 - 8.45pm Singapore Time

Fee : $230 (SkillsFuture credit claimable)

Course Ref : TPG-2021006210

Course Outline:

a. What are gemstones?

b. Mineral species and group, type of crystals.

c. Gemstones of the World.

d. Why are gemstones so valuable?

e. Gem cutting style, phenomena and luster of gemstones.

f. Gem identification and use of basic instrument – e.g. loupe.

g. Synthetic Gemstone.

h. Imitation & Stimulants.

i. Birthstones and zodiac stones.

This online course is SkillsFuture approved, and it will be conducted over 4 sessions, 1.45h per session.

To experience an interactive session, you may like to purchase a gem kit. It consists of 4 pieces of gems and a 10x lens for a price of $83 (worth $103 if bought separately).

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++ Please take note that all the Zoom sessions will be recorded and you are required to show video/face as required by SkillsFuture Spore, for attendance taking purpose.

Thank you