ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program

Program Description: The ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program is a complete ISG Classroom-At-Home education experience in gemology that encompasses all aspects of the professional fields of gemology and insurance replacement appraisals. Graduates of the ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser program will be able to grade diamonds, identify colored gemstones, grade colored gemstones, identify and grade pearls, identify synthetic gemstones, understand the workings of modern watches, and be able to perform entry level jewelry evaluations for consumers and the jewelry trade. Graduates of this program will have a wide variety of entry level employment avenues open to them including:  retail jewelry sales , wholesale jewelry sales, diamond grader, colored gemstone grader, gemologist,  gemstone and jewelry buyer, retail watch sales, jewelry repair person, watch repair person, and entry level jewelry store management.

This package includes the full ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program including the DVD Lecture Series and all related exam fees including the new Practical Diamond Grading Program and everything listed below. Course is delivered via .PDF files on CD, with DVD Lecture video instruction.

Total tuition is due upon registration. We do not have a payment plan.

Course: ISG101 Diamonds Course

This course will provide the student with a complete overview of diamonds from formation to grading. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Identify rough diamonds
• Perform diamond cut grading and evaluation
• Perform diamond color grading and evaluation
• Perform diamond clarity grading and evaluation
• Identify synthetic and treated diamond issues.
• Practical Diamond Grading where you will be sent Certified Diamonds for grading practice. (US only)
• Work in a jewelry store diamond sales department

Practical Diamond Grading where you will be sent Certified Diamonds for grading practice. (US only)

Lessons: 14 plus 4 hour DVD lecture and Practical Diamond Grading experience. Prerequisites: None Equipment needed: Yes.

Course: ISG102 - Identification of Colored Gemstones

This course will provide the student with a complete overview of colored gemstones from formation to grading, including how to use the gemological equipment required to perform the identifications. The course materials cover the 60 top gemstones seen on the current market, including gemological properties, how to identify the gemstones, and how to grade the gemstones. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Operate the gemological equipment used to identify gemstones
• Identify over 60 of the most common gemstones on the market.
• Perform gemstone testing services for jewelry stores.
• Perform gemological duties for appraisal labs, gemstone dealers, and jewelry stores.

Lessons: 22 plus 8 hour DVD lecture. Prerequisites: None

Course: ISG103 - Colored Gemstone Grading

This course will teach students the proper protocol for the grading and evaluation of colored gemstones. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Evaluate a colored gemstone for color, clarity, cut and proportioning quality.
• Evaluate a phenomenal colored gemstone for special features such as star stones, cat’s eyes, etc...

Lessons: 6 plus 2 hour DVD lecture. Prerequisites: ISG102 Identification of Colored Gemstones

ISG104 - Identification of Synthetic Gemstones

This course will provide the student with a broad spectrum of synthetic gemstones including the definitions of a synthetic gemstone, the processes by which they are made, and the identification techniques. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Identify the specific laboratory processes used to make a synthetic gemstone.
• Identify 26 of the most often seen synthetic gemstones on the current market.

Lessons: 26 plus 2 - CD Power Point Presentation. Prerequisites: ISG102 Identification of Colored Gemstones

ISG105 - Introduction to Watches

This course will provide the student with a foundation level introduction to watches and the watch markets. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify various types of watch movements.
2. Verify the authenticity of a watch versus a replica.
3. Work with a jewelry store watch sales department.

Lessons: 6 plus 1 hour DVD lecture. Prerequisites: None

ISG106 - Pearls Course

This course is a complete overview into the world of pearls, from natural to cultured. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the various types of pearls and identify cultured pearls from natural pearls.
2. Grade pearls for the various valuation properties.
3. Identify the pearl treatments and proper care for pearls, and present that knowledge to consumers.

Lessons: 7 plus 2 hour DVD lecture. Prerequisites: None

ISG107 - Jewelry Insurance Appraisal

Successful completion of this course will allow the licensee to obtain specific skills in the evaluation of jewelry as personal property coverage and claims. The specific knowledge will be as follows:

1. Insurance terms and definitions to help you communicate as a professional with insurance agents, underwriters, and adjusters.
2. Your legal responsibilities as an appraiser, both to the clients and to the insurance industry.
3. How to establish your appraisal business and make it work.
4. How to promote your appraisal service to the insurance industry.
5. Professional service fees and how to keep your appraisal business profitable.
6. Understanding the insurance policy with a complete overview of all elements that go in to make an insurance policy work.
7. Appraisal of Personal Property including the structure and purpose of the jewelry appraisal.
8. Evaluation and documentation procedures.
9. Understanding the insurance replacement value and how it differs from other values.
10. Appraisal office security procedures
11. Expert witness, arbitration and mediation. Important topics that you need to know and study.
12. Appraiser resources, including important links to help support you during your appraisal work.

Lessons: 12 including a timed written Final Exam

ISG108 - Evaluating Damaged Jewelry

Successful completion of this course will allow the licensee to obtain specific skills in the evaluation of damaged jewelry coverage and claims. The specific knowledge will be as follows:

1. Understanding of jewelry and gemological terms and definitions as applied to jewelry appraisals and damage reports.
   
2. Identification of coverage issues related to damaged jewelry listed on appraisals submitted for coverage.
3. Skill in viewing damaged jewelry photographs and evaluating the cause based on evidence included in the photograph.
   
   • Ability to identify and discern actual damage events from:
     
   • Fraud
     
   • Faulty workmanship
     
   • Manufacturing defects
     
   • Wear and tear
     
   • Failure to maintain
4. The licensee will be able to verify the types of damage, cause of damage, and the requirements necessary to repair or replace the jewelry item based on the condition, source, value, and design.
5. Lastly, the licensee will be have the knowledge to get the best return on salvage of the jewelry items. This will include the disposal of broken diamonds and gemstones, scrap gold, damaged watches, and other items of salvage that will occur when adjusting damaged jewelry items.

Lessons 8 with DVD Lecture.

Final Exams: Diploma in Gemology: A 90 minute timed online Theory exam of 100 multiple choice and true/false questions with a required passing grade of 70% covering all course materials. Then, a 20 stone Practical Final Exam will be sent to you to test your gemological ability to identify gemstones. Appraiser Final Exam: Two jewelry items sent to you for appraisal that will be returned to the ISG office for evaluation. Due to customs regulations international students will continue to be exempt from the practical exams at this time.

ISG Color Vision Testing included with this program.

ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program: $1,995.00

Here is what you get......

The tuition for the ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program is US$1,995.00. This includes all of the following items:

• All six (6) ISG Registered Gemologist Program courses. Includes all exam fees and everything else. Complete. No other fees.
• ISG Appraisal Program including two (2) insurance industry approved appraisal courses.
• Complete 12 DVD and CD Lecture Series that accompany the course notes.
  
• ISG Practical Diamond Grading Program
• ISG Color Vision Testing
• Final Gemology Theory and Practical Exams will require you to take a timed, online written exam of true/false and multiple choice, and to successfully identify 20 gemstones sent to you as a Final Practical Exam. RGA students will also take the RGA Practical Appraisal Exam where we send you two (2) jewelry items to appraise and return to the ISG office.
• Listing in the ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Directory at JewelryAdjuster.com.

Recommended list of gemological equipment you will need for your ISG study.

Upon successful completion of the complete ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser Program, you will be awarded the ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser diploma, and be entitled to participate in the following programs::

As an ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser you will be required to pass an annual re-certification to maintain your status. This annual re-certification will be based on an annual refresher course that will include the latest developments in the world of insurance and gemology, with a final exam being required at the end. Cost of re-certification is $50.00 per year.