IGJ successfully held a One Day Gold Appraising and Auditing Training on January 24, 2026. The program focused on providing professional skills in Gold Appraisal and auditing standards for the jewellery industry.
The Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Gold Appraising and Auditing Training Course is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a certified gold appraiser and valuer. Gold, a precious metal, is highly valued for its rarity, durability, and versatility, making it a popular choice for jewellery, investments, and industrial applications. In this course, you’ll learn about the characteristics of gold and other metals, including their composition, properties, and uses. You’ll discover the role of a gold appraiser and valuer, including jobs and responsibilities, and explore various methods of gold appraising, such as the Touchstone Method, XRF Method, and Fire Assaying method.
The course covers essential topics like basic metallurgy, weight measurements, and how to identify fake ornaments. You’ll also learn about hallmarking, valuation, and calculating gold content, value, and price in Karat, as well as international gold pricing and pricing and valuation of gold ornaments. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into solder weight deduction, stone weight deduction, and how to lower and raise the Karat of gold. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to accurately appraise and value gold, making it an ideal program for those looking to start a career in gold appraisal or enhance their existing skills.
