Brighten your career with the hues of coloured gemstones

 

Brighten your career with the hues of coloured gemstones!

 

It is often said that the only way to do great work is to love what you do. And the best way to achieve that is to turn your passion into a successful career. And if gems are your passion, then you can explore a sparkling career specialising in coloured gemstones.

 

The gem and jewellery industry represents one of the fastest growing industries in India and Jaipur is the main coloured gems processing centre and a global centre of the world's supply of cut and polished emeralds.The city gained fame for its gems industry, being an important manufacturer of precious and semi-precious stones like emerald, garnet, agate, amethyst, topaz and lapis lazuli.

 

India is also a gemstone manufacturing hub of the world; being the world’s largest emerald and tanzanite processing centre.The industry experts expect further growth in the sector, especially in diamonds and coloured stones. Today, the city is known for cutting and polishing of over a hundred species of coloured gemstones (precious and semi-precious), both natural and synthetic, carving, bead-making, stringing, manufacture of hand-made jewellery in Kundan and Meena-kari.

Another factor that makes this industry attractive is its global nature. Coloured Gemstones are mined from some of the most exotic locales on the planet, processed in India and then sold in every corner of the world. Working in any sphere of the gemstone value chain can provide a truly international career.With an increasing number of entrepreneurs diversifying into colourstone jewellery, Jaipur’s oldest industry is also undergoing transition and is reinventing itself in a new avatar capable of meeting the challenges of global jewellery market.

 

However, being a technical field, a specialised education in diamonds is a pre-requisite to access this diverse range of career paths. GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the world leader in gem and jewellery education, provides you with an overview of careers in the coloured gemstone industry.

 

Basics of a career in gemstones

Whether you are looking at a career in manufacturing, trading, sales, appraisal, or even design, knowledge, an understanding of the complex nature of gemstones is necessary. There are usually various factors like colour, saturation, origin etc. that determine the value and quality of the gemstones. Knowing how to judge these factors forms the basis of any career in gemstones.

 

Skills & Specialisation

One can choose a career as a gemmologist, someone who specialises in identifying coloured gemstones like emeralds, rubies, sapphires. The need to accurately identify stones is greater than everbecause of the increase in gemstone treatments and synthetics. Professional credentials in gemstones can open doors to diverse job opportunities like a buyer, trader or even a laboratory and research professional. Gemstone manufacturers, jewellers, jewellery retails

Chains,gemmological laboratories worldwide continuously seek trained new talent for their businesses. All of these careers demand an eye for detail and dedication to quality.

 

TIPS ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE

To get a well-rounded and comprehensive education, be sure to choose a globally recognised institute. If you’re interested in diamonds, sign up for a course that exposes you to a variety of real stones.

 

Identifying treatments, simulants and synthetics is learned through understanding technical concepts and hands-on training.

 

Choosing an intensive course like the ones offered by GIA, which typically lasts for 26 weeks, will provide a holistic training in the field. These programmes teach the use of the latest gemmological equipment like microscopes and refractometers, and focus on smaller class sizes.

 

Another important parameter is to ensure that the instructor will provide personalized attention to guide you through the learning experience. A campus tour of the institute will provide clarity on the staff, facilities and course curriculum.

Opt for a programme that develops a deep understanding of the diamond industry through research backed theory and hands-on learning.

 

Consider your overall development in the vast field of diamond industry. For instance, does the programme conduct field trips to manufacturing facilities to demonstrate the cutting and polishing of the gemstones? Does it include trips to Sri Lanka’s gem mines or Bangkok’s renowned gemstone market? These value ads can provide a firm understanding of the gemstone value chain.

 

Does it invite industry leaders to share their experiences and knowledge at information sessions? Does it provide language assistance to understand complex technical concepts? Does it offer networking opportunities at industry events and trade shows? All these aspects add up to give you the best learning experience also for a newcomer to the industry. All these features can help give you the best learning experience and increase your chance of successful career in diamonds.

 

Prominent institutes in gems and jewellery:

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewellery. Many well-known jewellers, gemmologists and manufacturers have chosen GIA to earn a specialised qualification in the field of gems and jewellery. The Institute’s courses in coloured gemstones range from a three-day class that gives students the basic understanding of coloured gemstone grading to a comprehensive 26-week programme that is the most respected gemstone course available in the gems and jewellery industry worldwide. GIA also offers many courses for other career options including jewellery design and retail sales. For more details about GIA in India, visit www.giaindia.in, email [email protected] or call toll free 1800 102 1566.

 

 

 

Content Courtesy--------------------------------------Gemological Institute of America (GIA)