This course is a professional foundation course in the Gem & Jade Identification and Processing program. Through the learning process, students will gain knowledge of the geological genesis of gem and jade deposits, become familiar with the distribution, deposit types, and mining methods of major global gem and jade resources, and focus on the commercial attributes of gems and jades. Students will master internationally recognized valuation methods, understand the operational mechanisms of core global jewelry trade and the synergistic characteristics of the industry chain, thereby building an integrated knowledge system that interconnects "Resources" and "Markets." The course enables students to develop capabilities in gem and jade resource analysis and market practice, achieving the learning goal of effectively bridging foundational jewelry geology with jewelry trade operations, fostering advanced cross-disciplinary competencies, and laying a solid foundation for subsequent professional studies and career development.
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Syllabus
- 1 Overview of Global Gem & Jade Resources
- 1.1 Identification of Natural Gem & Jade Varieties
- 1.2 Distribution of Gem & Jade Resources in China and Worldwide: An Overview
- 1.3 Genesis of Gem & Jade Deposits: An Overview
- 2 Diamond Origin Tracing and Market Trade
- 2.1 Uncovering the Beauty of Diamonds
- 2.2 Diamond Origin Tracing
- 2.3 Inquiry into Diamond Trade
- 3 Gem-Quality Corundum Origin Tracing and Market Trade
- 3.1 Discovering the Beauty of Corundum
- 3.2 Corundum Origin Tracing
- 3.3 Inquiry into Corundum Trade
- 4 Emerald Origin Tracing and Market Trade
- 4.1 Exploring the Beauty of Emerald
- 4.2 Emerald Origin Tracing
- 4.3 Inquiry into Emerald Trade
- 5 Jadeite Origin Tracing and Market Trade
- 5.1 In Search of the Beauty of Jadeite
- 5.2 Jadeite Origin Tracing
- 5.3 Inquiry into Jadeite Trade
- 6 Pearl Origin Tracing and Market Trade
- 6.1 Pursuing the Beauty of Pearl
- 6.2 Pearl Origin Tracing
- 6.3 Inquiry into Pearl Trade
- Final Exam
Taught by
Shenzhen City Polytechnic