
Gemmology is the science behind the handling and identification of both natural gemstones and their artificial and imitation counterparts. Gemmology is considered a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy.
Each an individual study of gemstones and diamonds, fully qualified and practised gemmologists are hard to come by. Often mixing the study with some aspect of jewellery, gemmologists can only study in a handful of places across the UK. With the Birmingham School of Jewellery centrally located in the famous Jewellery Quarter, this gives more opportunity for enthusiastic jewellers to further enhance their trade locally. The Fine Jewellery Company boasts a team of fully qualified gemmologists with over 30 years of experience in the trade. With experience in the UK’s leading diamond grading and gem testing laboratory, jewellery design and fabrication, hallmarking for the world’s largest Assay Office, jewellery valuation and retail, our FGA, DGA qualified gemmologists have enjoyed well-rounded experience which allows them to offer only the most accurate and informative advice about our jewellery.