The Gemological Institute of America has created a
free, interactive online gemstone tutorial for the general public. "How
to Buy a Gemstone in 7 Simplified Steps" introduces the public to gems
in a format designed to be educational and entertaining. Users learn
about the factors that affect gemstone values along with history, lore,
and care of 20 popular gemstones.
A virtual gemologist guides visitors through
seven challenges, encouraging them to use virtual gemological tools to
learn about the "four Cs" of colored-gemstone grading. Visitors also can
set gemstones into mountings, shine a penlight to reveal phenomenal
gems, and use a loupe to find inclusions.
To access the tutorial, visit www.gia.edu.
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