This immersive program is designed to give you a deep insight into the trading of colored gem rough.
Through practical exercises and the use of field gemological tools, you will learn the basics of the grading, analysis and valuation of colored gem rough.
As part of the “Colored Gem Rough Grading and Analysis” course, a field trip is included in the program. We have organized a trip on day 5 and 6 to Chanthaburi, a province in southeast Thailand, fringing the Gulf of Thailand, known for gem dealing and tropical fruit.
The trip is 2 days and 1 night, leaving Friday morning and returning Saturday night. The cost of the trip is included in the tuition fee for this program (transport, food, accommodation included).
The Colored Gem Rough Analysis course has been developed for:
Gem buyers: professionals wanting to develop new competencies and be able to trade colored gemstones at their sources.
Gem professionals and gemologists: professionals wishing to further develop their competencies about colored gemstones.
Graduates from the Institute of Gem Trading will have an increased ability to find a position in the trade or to start their own business.
• Gem Broker
• Recutter
• Rough Gems Buyer
• Field Gemologist
• Gems Business Owner
Applying for a class at the Institute of Gem Trading is easy. Once you’ve decided which course or courses suits your needs, simply head over to the courses page and click Apply Online.
From there you can choose which session over the course of the year that you’d like to attend. Payments can be made with a credit card after you’ve selected your course and your session date.
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We designed our modular courses with students from all over the globe in mind. No matter if you’re coming from Thailand, Europe, America, or beyond, students from most countries should have no problem getting a 30 day Thai tourist visa.
All of the IGT courses can be taken within this visa period so as long as you don’t come too early or stay too late, you should be able to complete your IGT with no added stress about visas.
If you have a question or problem with getting a Thai tourist visa, please feel free to email us
The tuition fee for IGT classes includes everything you need to complete the course including training manuals and a student kit with a variety of tools.
Students are encouraged to bring their own loupe and torch if they have one that they prefer.
Tuition fee does not include 7% VAT.
Payments can be made via credit card through our secure website payment processor or in cash (Thai Baht) at our Bangkok office.
If you have any comments or questions about IGT courses, scheduling, or other concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone.
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