Half-Day Cambodian Gemology Workshop from Siem Reap

Sightseeing  :  Cambodia  :  Siem Reap  :  Krong Siem Reap  :  Cultural Tours

A basic introduction to major gemstones commonly found in the Cambodian marketplace. This beginning-level course stresses the important aspects of such gems as ruby, sapphire, zircon, peridot, garnet, topaz, aquamarine, crystalline quartz, chalcedony, obsidian, etc.How not to fall into the trap of fake gemstones sellers? How to recognize natural gemstones, synthetics, treatment? How to estimate the quality and pricing? You will get answers to all your questions during this class

The class program includes:

Gem identification
- by types
- by origin
- gemstones families
- gemstones optical phenomena

Synthetic & treatement
- Heating
- Glass filling / Fracture filling / Flux Healing
- Irradiation
- Bleaching
- Dyeing
- Diffusion
- Oiling
- Impregnation
- Coating
- Doublet
- Triplet

Pricing & Grading
4C's:
Color
Clarity
Cut
Carat weight
Leave the class with a higher understanding of where gemstones come from and how to successfully identify their various facets.