The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) will present a three-day course on “Analytical Methods in Gemmology” at the Jewelry Trade Center in Bangkok from April 25th to 27th. Participation is limited to ten students, and the course fee is $2,000.
The course will cover Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (ED-XRF) and Ultra Violet-Visible-Near Infrared Spectroscopy (UV-Vis-NIR), both theory and practical, and other testing methods.
Participants will learn basic information for testing gemstones and minerals, essential for understanding the advantages, difficulties and limitations of analytical testing methods. They will also learn how to check for heat treatment, synthetics, resin or oil in emerald, impregnation in jade and other treatments.
The AIGS gemmology school in Bangkok offers overseas students an exceptional variety of gemstones to study, in courses conducted by experienced professionals in English, Chinese and Thai.
Barbara Wheat, president of AIGS, said, “The majority of our students are from overseas. We teach classes in English, Chinese and Thai. AIGS has a reputation for having the best gemstone collection for students to examine during their studies. Students who complete the Accredited Gemologist (A.G.) programme have access to examine over 7,000 gemstones.”