Certificate Completers will be able to
. Evaluate gemstones and precious metals.
. Understand stone setting and decorative engraving techniques.
. Have an understanding of the gem testing equipment used in the jewelry industry.
Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:
. 314411, Jewelry Repair and Fabrication
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
31-441-317 Gemology I: Basic Minerals/Dia
2
31-441-318 Gemology 2: Practical Gemology
3
31-441-311 Jewelry Repair 1
3
31-441-328 Power Engraving
1
31-441-316 Precious Metals
1
Course Descriptions
31-441-317 Gemology 1 ...identify gemological equipment classification, stone optical/physical property and determination, basic minerals, diamonds and gemstone pricing.
31-441-318 Gemology 2 ...identify and evaluate the physical/optical properties of colored gemstones and diamonds through testing and evaluation. (Prerequisite: 31-441-317, Gemology 1)
31-441-311 Jewelry Repair 1 ...basic jewelry repair, sizing up, down, and reshanking, soldering heads in place, fabrication of rings and determining stone size in brass alloy, silver, and/or gold objects.
31-441-328 Power Engraving ...this course provides the learner with the skills to design and do a layout for an engraving and use power and hand engravers to set stones and create decorative designs. (Prerequisite: 31-441-311, Jewelry Repair 1)
31-441-316 Precious Metals ...identify: precious metals content, solder determination, gold alloys, metal pricing and precious metal refinement.
For more information, please contact: The Trades and Engineering Technologies Department, (920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.