Sri Lanka, known as Ratna Deepa (the island of gems) is the home for some of the rarest precious stones in the world. Our country’s Gem and jewellery industry can be traced back to some 3000 years. Throughout history, Sri Lanka’s gems and jewellery have adorned the crown jewels of many a royal family. Out of about 100 minerals that are classified as gemstones, around 75 varieties are found in our country, making our island one of the most important geographic locations in the world for gemstones. In order to recognize and realize the value of these natural resources at our doorstep and to convert it into a value added product one should have the expertise to identify them.
As one of the leading institutes in gem & jewellery education in Sri Lanka the Gem & Jewellery Institute (GJI) has a huge responsibility in catering to the educational needs of the industry. Having identified this role, GJI has made arrangements to offer a Gem Identification course, a course which focuses more on the practical side of the subject. While any individual who has the enthusiasm, can enrol and be benefited, the course is specially designed for those who are already in the trade, may it be a gem trader, a retailer, a manufacturer or a designer.
The industry lacks good quality training programs on Gem Identification. Though there are well structured Gemmology courses offered by the government institutions, still there is a void in the industry as far as the practical side is concerned. This Gem Identification course will bridge that void and GJI’s strong links with the industry will ensure that this course remains highly relevant to today’s requirements.
As one of the leading institutes in gem & jewellery education in Sri Lanka the Gem & Jewellery Institute (GJI) has a huge responsibility in catering to the educational needs of the industry. Having identified this role, GJI has made arrangements to offer a Gem Identification course, a course which focuses more on the practical side of the subject. While any individual who has the enthusiasm, can enrol and be benefited, the course is specially designed for those who are already in the trade, may it be a gem trader, a retailer, a manufacturer or a designer.
The industry lacks good quality training programs on Gem Identification. Though there are well structured Gemmology courses offered by the government institutions, still there is a void in the industry as far as the practical side is concerned. This Gem Identification course will bridge that void and GJI’s strong links with the industry will ensure that this course remains highly relevant to today’s requirements.
Introduction to the course:
This is the study and identification of gem minerals, ranging from natural and synthetic gemstones through to imitation. This highly practical course takes place over a period of 5 months (80 hours) with all the gemmological instruments, enabling the students to carry out a range of standard gemmological tests used in the identification of gem stones. The students will start with the 10 X loops and will cover instruments such as the microscope, spectroscope, dichroscope and polariscope.
This is the study and identification of gem minerals, ranging from natural and synthetic gemstones through to imitation. This highly practical course takes place over a period of 5 months (80 hours) with all the gemmological instruments, enabling the students to carry out a range of standard gemmological tests used in the identification of gem stones. The students will start with the 10 X loops and will cover instruments such as the microscope, spectroscope, dichroscope and polariscope.
(students taking part in practical sessions)
Sponsorship:
For students who find it difficult to afford the course fee the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) offers a sponsorship, where a part of the course fee will be financed by the NGJA. The eligibility to receive the sponsorship partly depends on the relevancy of the individuals’ role in the gem and jewellery sector.
Course Coordinator:
By profession Dayasagara Kalupahana is a Gemmologist. Mr Kalupahana who has more than 15 years of teaching experience in the subject had been involved in teaching at GJRTI and Maradana Technical College before he took over his current role as a Valuer at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA). Having completed his MSc in Gemmology at University of Peradeniya, Mr Kalupahana has extensive experience and knowledge in the subject.
Registration:
Registrations are now on for the next intake in June 2009. For more information, contact: Gem and Jewellery Institute, 292, 2/1, Galle Road, Colombo 4. Tel 011 25 00 9 44. gjisl@sltnet.lk
For students who find it difficult to afford the course fee the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) offers a sponsorship, where a part of the course fee will be financed by the NGJA. The eligibility to receive the sponsorship partly depends on the relevancy of the individuals’ role in the gem and jewellery sector.
Course Coordinator:
By profession Dayasagara Kalupahana is a Gemmologist. Mr Kalupahana who has more than 15 years of teaching experience in the subject had been involved in teaching at GJRTI and Maradana Technical College before he took over his current role as a Valuer at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA). Having completed his MSc in Gemmology at University of Peradeniya, Mr Kalupahana has extensive experience and knowledge in the subject.
Registration:
Registrations are now on for the next intake in June 2009. For more information, contact: Gem and Jewellery Institute, 292, 2/1, Galle Road, Colombo 4. Tel 011 25 00 9 44. gjisl@sltnet.lk
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