Gemmology and diamonds
Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft (DGemG)
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Diploma in Gemmology (FGG); Diamond Grading programme in four seminars
The German Gemmological Association (Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft, DGemG), founded in 1932, is based in Idar-Oberstein, Europe's gem town. It runs a gemmology school, laboratories and research, and publishes the journal Gemmologie.
What you can study
The Diploma in Gemmology (FGG), taught in blocks, and a Diamond Grading programme in four seminars, along with short courses. Teaching is in German, with some courses in English.
Who it suits
People in the German-speaking trade, and anyone who wants to learn gemmology surrounded by Idar-Oberstein's cutters and dealers.
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