This practical gemology workshop aims to equip you with the understanding of jadeite formation and structural characteristics, which will underpin the subsequent techniques to separate Type A jadeites from:
Type B (acid bleached and resin impregnated)
Type B+C (acid bleached and resin impregnated + artificially dyed)
Type C (artificially dyed)
Colour enhanced through polishing compounds
Heat treatment
Coating
Imitations
There will be a short quiz in the 4th session to consolidate the learnings. This workshop to enable participants to be confident in selecting for Type A jadeite and it is not a workshop on separating Burmese from Guatemalan jadeites.
Participants will be required to use a handheld 10x triplet loupe extensively during the workshop. Ideally some prior experience with a loupe is helpful, otherwise please reach out to enquire before registration.
In the spirit of knowledge sharing in a relaxed environment, buying and selling of gemstones and jewellery is strictly not permitted.
Venue:
GemRight Gemology
Far East Shopping Centre, #03-29
Facilitator:
Mr Teo Wei Hong
Founder/Director, GemRight Gemology
AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist (Lifetime)
Refreshment:
Drinking water will be provided.
About GemRight Gemology:
GemRight Gemology is a Singapore-based gemological research institution with foci in advanced gemstone identification and grading, frontier gemological research, and complementary public and trade education.
This practical gemology workshop aims to equip you with the understanding of jadeite formation and structural characteristics, which will underpin the subsequent techniques to separate Type A jadeites from:
Type B (acid bleached and resin impregnated)
Type B+C (acid bleached and resin impregnated + artificially dyed)
Type C (artificially dyed)
Colour enhanced through polishing compounds
Heat treatment
Coating
Imitations
There will be a short quiz in the 4th session to consolidate the learnings. This workshop to enable participants to be confident in selecting for Type A jadeite and it is not a workshop on separating Burmese from Guatemalan jadeites.
Participants will be required to use a handheld 10x triplet loupe extensively during the workshop. Ideally some prior experience with a loupe is helpful, otherwise please reach out to enquire before registration.
In the spirit of knowledge sharing in a relaxed environment, buying and selling of gemstones and jewellery is strictly not permitted.
Venue:
GemRight Gemology
Far East Shopping Centre, #03-29
Facilitator:
Mr Teo Wei Hong
Founder/Director, GemRight Gemology
AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist (Lifetime)
Refreshment:
Drinking water will be provided.
About GemRight Gemology:
GemRight Gemology is a Singapore-based gemological research institution with foci in advanced gemstone identification and grading, frontier gemological research, and complementary public and trade education.
