Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Lyon 1 offers a Diploma in Gemmology, a scientific program focused on the study of gemstones. This program is one of the few in France that provides a comprehensive education in gemology.

Program Details

• Field: University Diplomas in Science and Technology
• Diploma: University Diploma (DU)
• D.U. of Health: DU Sciences and technologies
• List of D.U.: Gemmology

Presentation

The program is designed to provide professionals in the jewelry and gemstone industry with the scientific knowledge necessary to identify and characterize gemstones. The curriculum includes the study of gemstone treatments and imitations using advanced laboratory techniques.

Recruitment and Admission

• Recruitment level: BAC+2, BAC+3
• Level level: BAC+3
• Duration in semesters: 0 semesters
• Total hourly volume: minimum 100 hours

Location and Language

• Training locations: Villeurbanne - La Doua
• Teaching languages: French, English

Disciplines and Activities

• Disciplinary sectors concerned: Materials, Physics, Geology
• Socio-economic activities linked to training: Materials, Research and scientific development

Program Description

The program aims to equip professionals with the scientific basis necessary to know and characterize gemstones, particularly to highlight their various treatments and imitations using cutting-edge laboratory techniques. The initiation to market practices and the course of fine stones will give students a concrete approach to economic realities.

Attested Skills

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to identify gemstones autonomously using conventional techniques and laboratory equipment (Raman, FTIR, absorption, luminescence) and their portable analogs.

Further Studies

The objective of the program is to acquire the scientific basis necessary to know and characterize gemstones, particularly to highlight their various treatments and imitations using cutting-edge laboratory techniques.

Career Paths

• Gemologists
• Jewelry and jewel professionals
• Traders in raw or cut gemstones
• Antique jewelry dealers
• Archaeometrists, archaeologists
• Insurance experts
• Personal customs
• Geological prospectors

##Evaluation Methods The theoretical and practical training is done in alternation, usually on the same day. This pedagogical choice allows students to immediately put into practice the notions presented by teacher-researchers accustomed to adapted pedagogy. The small number of students (maximum eight) greatly facilitates interactivity with the teacher(s). Despite the variable level of knowledge among students, no students are left behind. Small tests are conducted each week by the trainers, allowing them to identify and correct any uncertainties or gaps among the students. The evaluation of students and the finalization of the training are done through a supervised personal work (written report at the end of the training) and an oral presentation with computer support (PowerPoint type) before a specialized jury.

Specificities and Prerequisites

The program is open to learners who already have a basis in gemmology (level 3 ING minimum), holders of a scientific license, or professionals in the jewelry industry (5 years of experience and validation of acquired experience).

Target Audience

Professionals in the jewelry and gemstone industry, traders in gemstones, insurers, geological prospectors, having at least obtained level 3 in gemmology, or holders of a Diploma (DMA) in Arts and Crafts and/or equivalent acquired through the Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE).

Access Modalities

Applications (complete CV, letter of motivation, and copies of diplomas) are to be sent for evaluation.

Responsibility for the Course

Gerard Panczer

Indicators and Statistics

Surveys are conducted by the Statistical Support Pole for the Steering of Training and Student Life.

Careers (in reference to Vocasciences)

• Geologist
• Geotechnician
• Optician technician
• Operator in goldsmithing and jewelry
• Geologist
• Researcher in human and social sciences
• Transit agent
• Customs inspector
• Product manager in insurance
• Risk expert in insurance
• Compensation manager in insurance