What you will Learn :
- Gold Properties and Characteristics
- Valuation Techniques
- Methods for determining gold purity and karat weight, such as acid testing and touch stone methods.
- Basic Metallurgy
- Market Analysis
- Appraisal Standards and Guidelines
- Client Interaction Skills
- Authentication procedures to identify genuine versus imitation or synthetic materials
- Legal and ethical standards in the appraisal industry, including documentation practices.
- Identification of hallmarks, maker's marks, and other jewellery stamps
- Roles and Responsibilities of Gold and Jewellery Appraiser
Course Content :
Introduction to Gold and Jewellery
- Properties and characteristics of gold
- Different types of gold jewellery
- Hallmarking procedures and BIS guidelines
Basic Metallurgy
- Composition and alloys of gold
- Karatage and purity of gold
- Soldering techniques
Testing Methods
- Acid testing and touchstone methods
- Purity identification through traditional and scientific techniques
- Electroplating and fake jewellery identification
Valuation Techniques
- Market analysis and pricing strategies
- Calculating gross weight, net weight, and stone weight
- Determining the value and loan potential of gold jewellery
Appraisal Process
- International and Indian market study
Documentation and Reporting
- Accurate record-keeping and appraisal reports
- Ethical considerations in jewellery appraisal
Practical Training
- Hands-on practice with different gold samples
- Calculating weight, including enamel, shellac, plastic, and other foreign materials
- Using ready reckoners for stone weight calculation
Roles and responsibilities of Gold and Jewellery Appraiser.
Mrs. Shivaranjini S.
Student
“I undertook Gold Appraiser course, and it simply transformed me! The syllabus was all inclusive, starting from gold characteristics to how to appraise this metal. The practical training on how to test was the most useful since it helped me gain confidence in giving accurate assessments of jewellery. Therefore, this course has equipped me well for a future career as a gold appraiser. I highly recommend this course to whoever interested in this field.”
Mrs. Varalakshmi
Student
“I completed my Gold Appraisal Course and was pleasantly surprised how the course surpassed my expectations. The in-depth gold purity checking methods, calculations and testing methods was taught thoroughly by the faculty. The practical training was taught in detail. I am very much confident now and ready to apply the knowledge I gained in my work. I can confidently say, go for this course at the institute.”
Sri. Chittibabu Sairaj
Gemmology ExpertSri. Chittibabu Sairaj is an expert in the field of gemmology and also as faculty of Gold and Jewellery Appraiser, with over a decade of experience in studying and appraising diamonds, Colour gemstones and Gold Appraisal and Audit. He is a Master of Science graduate in Geology holds certification of Graduate Gemmologist in Gem Identification, Diamond Grading from IGI. He is also certified trainer from Ministry of Skill development from NSDC, India. As a faculty member at the prestigious JSS Advanced Jewellery Design Technology Centre, he has extensive knowledge through lectures and hands-on seminars, training the next generation of gemmologists. His passion for the intricate beauty of gemstones is matched only by his dedication to ethical practices and responsible sourcing within the industry.
