CERTIFICATE IN JADE

Course details

This course is suitable for those who wish to be able to identify the various treatment on jade using the 10x loupe and by visual observation.

Course Content

1. History of jade
2. Formation, deposits & cutting of jade
3. Chemical and physical properties of jade: jadeite & nephrite
4. Particular attention on Jade & its treatments: A, B, C, B+C-jade and D-jade. Others like coated jade, etc
5. Use of instrument: loupe, microscope, refractometer, spectroscope, polariscope, specific gravity, Chelsea filter, ultraviolet light and infrared spectroscopy
6. Identification of other imitations like serpentine, quartzite,grossular garnet & glass
7. Basic quality grading of jadeite
8. Practical sessions with jadeite sample for testing

Entry Requirements

An interest to know more about jade and an inquisitive mind. No prior knowledge is required.

How will I benefit from taking this course?

On completion of this unit, participant will have the knowledge and skills to identify and grade jadeite. Participants will learn how to use the 10x loupe and microscope to identify A-, B-, C-, B+C- and D-jade. Also, participants learn how to differentiate jadeite from jade imitations like serpentine, dyed quartzite and also glass. Basic quality grading of jadeite-jade will be covered to give you a better understanding of the jade market and trading of jade in other countries

Will I recieve a certificate of completion

• Certificate in Jade (Issued by Far East Gem Institute)
• Statement of Attainment, Identify Jadeite (Issued by Workforce Development Agency)

*Participants must have completed the course with at least 75% attendance and have passed the required assessment.