Gemmology discovery workshop in Nantes (44)

Activity description :

1. 4 hours
2. Up to 10 people
3. From 12 years old

Dive into the fascinating world of minerals and gemstones in this immersive 4-hour workshop. Discover the gemmologist's profession, handle real gems and learn how to observe and identify them using professional tools. An enriching experience combining theory and practice to better understand this captivating world.

Course of the workshop (4h) :

a. Theory

• Gemmology and the gemmologist's profession
• Gem classification (families and varieties)
• The difference between natural, synthetic and treated stones
• Rough and cut stone morphology (names of facets, main cuts)
• The notion of carat

b. Practical experience

• Observation with a 10x magnifying glass and stone tongs
• Observation of rough natural and synthetic stones
• Observation of natural cut stones, synthetic stones and known imitations
• Use of carat scales
• Observation of the impact of light and illumination on the observation of a stone.

At the end of the workshop, you'll master the essential basics of gemmology, from gem identification to the use of professional tools. Leave with solid knowledge and a new understanding of this precious universe!