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College Certificate - Gemmology (F105)

George Brown Polytechnic

Casa Loma — Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,265
Application Fee
CAD 110
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Gemmology program teaches students to analyze and classify a wide variety of gem materials, both natural and artificially created. The program focuses on analyzing chemical and physical characteristics of gem and gem-like materials, and identifying different gems. The gem materials are classified into categories according to their desirable characteristics, which eventually determine the value of the gems. To accomplish the identification and classification, students use a number of specially designed instruments, such as microscopes, spectroscopes, refractometers and polariscopes, on real gem materials. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: Identify a large number of gemstones and gem materials and distinguish them from synthetics and imitations. Use, maintain and handle gemmological instruments and testing equipment competently and safely. Grade gemstones for quality based on their cut, colour and other physical characteristics, chemical composition and possible place of origin. Grade diamonds based on their cut, clarity, colour and carat weight. Apply the basic skills of jewellery appraisal to assess market value. Contextualize jewellery according to historical and stylistic qualities to assess provenance, materials and method of production. Conduct ethical and secure business practices consistent with jewellery business standards.
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 17,265
Application fee
CAD 110
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Casa Loma

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

160 Kendall Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

George Brown Polytechnic opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students. In addition to programs in construction, early childhood education, dental services and the culinary arts – subjects they continue to teach – George Brown once offered programs that might not be quite as relevant today, like sign writing or watchmaking. Believe it or not, they even prepared students for careers at sea through a marine engineering program. Since then, the student population has grown to over 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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