• What are gemstones?
• Mineral species and group
• Types of crystals
• Gemstones of the world – countries where gemstones are found
• Why are gemstones so valuable?
• All gemstones are precious
• Gemstone cutting
• Styles of cut
• Phenomena gemstones and lustre
• Gemological instrumentation – loupe, refractometer and prism spectroscopy
• Synthetic gemstone – flame fusion method
• Imitation and simulants – doublet, triplet and glass
• Birthstones and zodiac stones

Step 1: Register at Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/gemstone-1-day-workshop-tickets-51948732056

Step 2: Save or Print the Registration confirmation.

Step 3: Go to SkillsFuture Portal at http://www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to submit claim (SkillsFuture Credit Ref: CRS-N-0042111)

Step 4: Wait for approval (Approval will take about 1-2 working days)

Upon completion a Certificate of Attendance will be issued