Introduction to jade
Start your journey to becoming a jade expert in this free online course.
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Introduction to jade
- What is Jade ?
- Famous Jade Jewels
- What is the Difference between Jadeite Jade and Nephrite Jade?
- Explore the World’s Most Expensive Jade Items
- How Hard is Jade?
- How to Cut Jade?
Jade: origins & formation
- Jade in Different Cultures
- How does Jade Form in Nature?
- How is Jade Found?
- When Was Jade First Discovered?
- In Which Countries is Jadeite Jade and Nephrite Jade Found Today?
The science of jade testing
- How to Tell if it’s a Jadeite Jade or Nephrite Jade
- How to Tell if Jade is Treated or Not
- How to Determine the Geographic Origin of Jade
- What Instruments are Used to Test Jade?
About the courses
- Self-paced course: access the information you want, when you want it.
- Test your knowledge about garnets with a quiz at the end of this course. Please note these are short introductory courses, they are not trade qualifications nor do they give you the possibility of adding letters/credentials after your name.
About your instructor
SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF) is a non-profit Swiss foundation whose aim it is to further the science of gemstone testing and gemmological training. We are one of the leading gem labs in the world and have scientifically tested many of the world’s most prestigious gemstones.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this courses for?
- Access trustworthy information from one of the world’s leading authorities on jade.
- Curious about diamonds and gemstones? Start learning more with this free course.
- Are you in the gemstone or jewellery trade and you want to gain expert insights on topics such as quality factors of jade, how jade is treated and where jade come from? Then this course is for you.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
What this course is NOT:
- How to buy jade
- How to sell jade
- How to certify jade
- How to value jade
- Learning to design jade jewellery
- Knowing what jade to invest in
- How to tell if a jade item is real