Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organised a two-week gemstone identification and grading course at its Gems and Jewellery Training and Manufacturing Centre (GJTFMC) in Lahore. The training course started on 7th July and would continue for two weeks.
Around twenty-six participants, including two women, are participating in this course that would be conducted in the morning and evening shifts. 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 course is aimed to enable the participants to get basic knowledge of gems identification and grading, enabling them to apply this knowledge and skills in their professional endeavours. PGJDC official said that organising such training programmes 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.-PR