Safir Academy: gemology and jewellery courses

The gem trade rewards knowledge above all else. Safir Academy offers structured courses in gemology, coloured-stone grading and jewellery design, taught by our own gemologists and craftsmen, with real stones, in Kuala Lumpur.

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Our programmes

1

Gemology Fundamentals

Flexible. Enquire for the current schedule.

An introduction to the world of gemstones: how they form, how they are classified, and the basics of gemological assessment. Suitable for collectors, jewellery enthusiasts, and those considering a career in the field.

Topics covered

  • Crystal systems and formation
  • The major gem species: corundum, beryl, garnet, spinel and more
  • Optical properties and why they matter
  • Introduction to gemological instruments
  • How to read a gemological certificate
2

Coloured Stone Grading

Flexible. Enquire for the current schedule.

A hands-on course focused specifically on coloured gemstones, the dominant product in the Malaysian and Southeast Asian gem trade. Learn to assess colour, clarity, cut and carat in rubies, sapphires, emeralds, spinels and more.

Topics covered

  • Colour grading: hue, saturation and tone
  • Clarity assessment in coloured stones
  • Treatment identification: heat, oiling, filling
  • Origin indicators for the major gem varieties
  • Practical grading with real stones
3

Jewellery Design Principles

Flexible. Enquire for the current schedule.

A course for those who want to bring their own creative vision to life, or work more effectively with designers and craftsmen. Learn the principles of jewellery design, material selection, and how stones and settings interact.

Topics covered

  • Design principles: proportion, balance, wearability
  • Metal types and their properties
  • Setting styles: prong, bezel, pavé, channel and more
  • Sketching and renders: from idea to brief
  • Working with a jewellery workshop

Why study at Safir

Unlike classroom-only courses, Safir Academy takes place inside a working gem house: real stones, a live laboratory, craftsmen cutting and setting jewellery in the next room. Not theory. Practice, in an environment few students anywhere in the world have access to.

Courses run for individuals, small groups and private corporate sessions. Enquire to discuss the right format and schedule for you.

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