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IIG America
💎 GEMOLOGY

Pearl Graduate

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intermediate
online
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Pearl Graduate

About This Course

A Professional Pearl Identification, Grading & Trade Certification Course The IIG Pearl Graduate (PG) Certification is a professional course focused on pearl identification, pearl grading, and pearl trade expertise for the modern jewellery industry. Learn to identify and grade different varieties of pearls according to their origin, classification, shape, color, luster, and other value factors. From natural vs cultured pearls to Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian, and Freshwater varieties, the course builds a strong practical understanding through gemological methods, treatment detection, and hands-on training with professional tools. Students also master the 9 pearl quality factors, pricing logic, sourcing and global pearl markets, essential skills for jewellery retail, buying and design. Step beyond appreciation and develop real evaluation skills. Turn curiosity into confidence and expertise into opportunity. If pearls fascinate you, it’s time to enrol and start your journey as a certified pearl graduate professional.

What You'll Learn

History, Origin & Pearl Formation History of pearls, natural pearls and their significance in jewellery heritage and luxury trade Pearl formation, growth structures and biological development inside mollusks Evolution from natural pearls to cultured pearls and global pearl trade relevance

Pearl Types, Varieties & Classification Pearl classification: natural pearls, cultured pearls and imitation pearls Cultured pearl types and sources: Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian & Freshwater pearls Pearl varieties based on origin, water type, mollusk species and structure

Pearl Identification & Natural vs Cultured Evaluation Identification of all types of pearls and pearl imitations used in jewellery Differences between natural and cultured pearls using gemological methods Sorting and evaluating pearls by colour, shape, origin and surface characteristics

Pearl Grading & IIG’s 9 Pearl Quality Factors Size: Measurement impact on rarity,

Course Details

Duration

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Format

online

Level

intermediate