Gemology
Gemology isscience, artprofessionidentifyingevaluating gemstones. It may be consideredbranchmineralogy. Some jewelersgemologistsas suchqualifiedidentifyappraise gems. Thereprofessional schoolsassociationsgemologistscertification programs.
Some gemologists specializediamonds or pearls, especially difficult areas. The demandgemology service has grown as moremore synthetic gems such as cubic zirconia come onmarket.
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