Gemmology is a study about gemstones, which are precious or semi-precious stones. These stones are called as gems and they are pieces of minerals that can be cut and polished for using adornments and jewelry. However, some other types of gemstones like pearls, corals and amber are not minerals, but these are still used in jewelry.

The study of gemmology involves understanding the properties, classification, structure and genesis of these gemstones and the field of study also distinguishes the synthetic gemstones from natural gemstones. Therefore, professionals in this field can clearly identify a natural diamond from a glass and a synthetic diamond.

Allied fields of gemmology:

When it comes to gemmology, candidates can pursue specialization in jewelry designing, gem testing and diamond grading, which are allied fields of gemmology. When a person has a fundamental understanding about gems, he can get very good scope in the respective areas. With a number of multinational and national companies getting into the trade of gem, specifically fashion designing and diamonds, the scope of allied field jewelry designing and its main field gemmology is expanding these days.

Government jobs in gemmology:

Gemmological Institute of India, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of Government of India called for applications from eligible candidates for various positions like:

• Geologist

• Diamond Graders

• Gemmologist

• Accountant

• Computer operator

• Front office executive

• Field sales executive

How to pursue gemmology?

Any candidate, who wishes to pursue a career in gemmology can begin with a certificate course in gemmology since this course will offer them a fair idea of whether the career will be suitable for them. If they finds the career suitable, they can further go for diploma course in gemmology in such a way that they can become amateur gemologist. They can also go for an add-on course in diamond grading or jewelry designing simultaneously. Then, it is better to get some practical experience in gemmology through a professional, so that they can gain some hands on experience. Further, they can go for advanced diploma course in gemmology. They can also go for graduation course in gemmology, which can be obtained from foreign institutions.

Where to pursue gemmology course in India?

Candidates can do gemmology course in any of the following institutions in India:

• Jewelry Design & Technology Institute, Noida

• Jhaveri Centre for Diamond Technology, Mumbai

• Jasami Department of Jewelry Design & Manufacture, Mumbai

• Gemmological Institute of India

• Gem and Jewelry Export Promotion Council

• Gemstones Artisans Training School

• Arch Institute of Fashion & Design