Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) started its a two-week training course on "Gemology - Gems Identification," at its Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre (GJTMC)here on Thursday. The program is being attended by 48 participants, while Ilyas Ali Shah, a qualified gemologist of PGJDC, is the resource trainer for this course.
The prime objective of this course is to enhance the understanding of Gemology and the techniques and skills used in identifying synthetic, treated and real gemstones. This training program in Gemology is aimed to impart basic skills and knowledge of Gemology and gemstones to the interested participants in the Gems and Jewellery sector of the country.
CEO, PGJDC, Fawad H Khan said that organising such training programs is integral to the development of Gems and Jewellery sector as it enhances the skills of the Gems and Jewellery craftsmen and keeps their knowledge up-to-date with latest technology, techniques and trends.