One-Day Professional Development Event
We are pleased to announce our upcoming one-day symposium in Swakopmund, Namibia, and are delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response we have received from industry professionals.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
Venue: Swakopmund Plaza Hotel, Libertina Amathila Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia
Cost: R950 per person
We have worked diligently to keep costs as affordable as possible while maintaining the highest quality educational experience.
Schedule Overview
- 09:00 – Symposium begins
- 10:30 – Tea/coffee break (15 minutes)
- 12:30 – Lunch break (30 minutes)
- 15:00 – Closing and question time
Program Content
Basic Gem Identification Course
Our comprehensive identification course will cover essential skills and techniques:
Equipment and Techniques
- Professional equipment overview and selection
- Proper use of equipment for optimal results
- Correct handling of loupes and tweezers
- Introduction to the seven crystal systems
Optical Properties
- Understanding reflection and refraction
- Dichroism and polaroid applications
- Polariscope operation and practical uses
- Single and double refraction identification techniques
- Refractometer care, maintenance, and advanced techniques
- Lab-grown Moissanite identification methods
Physical Properties
- Hardness testing without damaging client stones
- Specific gravity setup and calculations
- Heavy liquids for separating lab-grown Moissanite from diamond
Lab-Grown Gemstones and Treatments
- Historical overview of lab-grown methods (dating back to 1902)
- Identification of common lab-grown stones in today’s market
- Fracture-filled rubies and sapphires
- Diffusion treatment recognition
- Soudé emerald and composite stone identification
Natural Gemstones
- Characteristic identification features
- Impact of origin and treatment on valuation
ICSL Coloured Stone Grading and Pricing
- Comprehensive grading and valuation system
- Time-tested methodology (established 1982)
- Current price guide references
Diamond Identification: Natural vs. Lab-Grown
- Telltale characteristics of natural diamonds not found on lab-grown grown
- The importance of using fluorescence for diamond screening
Registration Information
This symposium offers valuable insights that will directly benefit your business and enhance your professional expertise in gemstone identification and valuation.
To secure your spot, please register using:
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Online registration link: https://short.surf/
Payment Details:
Cost: R950 per person
Payment required to confirm registration
Limited seating available
Who Should Attend
- Jewelry professionals
- Gemstone dealers
- Appraisers
- Students of gemology
- Anyone interested in gemstones
What's Included
- Full day of expert instruction
- Course materials
- Tea/coffee break
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
