Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has arranged a training course on Gemstone Identification and Grading at the Gem Exchange, Namak Mandi, in Peshawar on Tuesday. This two-week Gemstone Identification and Grading course will continue till January 16, 2010. Twelve participants from the Gems & Jewellery industry of NWFP are being trained through this training 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 course is aimed to enable the participants get basic knowledge of Gems Identification and grading, enabling them to apply this knowledge and skills in their professional endeavours.
Gemstone Identification and Grading course will also help the gemstone dealers in evaluating precious/semi-precious gemstones. The availability of Gemstone Identification Lab at Gem Exchange will help the participants to gain firsthand knowledge regarding the latest equipment.
PGJDC official 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. Following its trait of industry facilitation at the fullest, PGJDC has organised this course free of charge for its participants.-PR