In this one-week seminar, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the various types of pearls and cultured pearls currently available on the market. We will show you how to correctly identify and label them, recognise whether they have been treated and how to distinguish imitations. We will also introduce you to other organic substances such as coral, amber, ivory and horn, and teach you about their occurrence, properties, imitations and treatments.
The educational programme Pearls/Organic Substances will especially address the following topics in regard to different materials:
- Occurrences
- Types
- Qualities
Pearls/Organic Substances - Seminar Overview
P/OS Pearls/Organic Substances
Their compositions, natural origins, artificial treatments, detection of imitations and correct nomenclature are also covered. The Pearls/Organic Substance Programme ends with the final exam on the last day. details...