Course Details:
• Introduction to basic metallurgy
• Precious & semi precious metals
• Ferrous & non ferrous metals
• Different alloys mixed with gold
• Difference between karats & carat
• shapes of 24k gold bars
• Weighing scale manual & electronic
• Touch stone testing method
• Observations of gold & its effect on touch stone
• Acid test method (aqua regia)
• Density measurement
• Appraisal techniques of knowing
24k, 22k, 21k, 18k, 14k, 12k & 9k using appraisal tools
• Purity calculations (karat calculations)
• Detailed discussion on wastage
• Manufacturing calculations
• Wholesale calculations
• Retail calculations
• Stone studded jewellery calculations
• Enamel & beads deductions
• Gold appraising (valuations)
• BIS hallmarking
• Introduction to gemstones
• Introduction to diamond grading
• Introduction to different size & shapes of stones
• Tips on retail management
• Market research & project work
• Practical test