Full-Day Cambodian Gemology Workshop from Siem Reap
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This is a basic introduction to major gemstones commonly found in the Cambodian marketplace. This beginning-level course stresses the important aspects of such gems as ruby, sapphire, zircon, peridot, garnet, topaz, aquamarine, crystalline quartz, chalcedony, obsidian, etc. In addition to the activities included in the half-day class, you will have the opportunity to turn theory into practice by testing many more stones during this full day class as well as learn how to use laboratory tools.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
What's not
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Uncover the secrets of gemstones with our full-day course in Siem Reap, an ideal experience for travelers seeking something unique and hands-on. Our introductory class explores major gemstones like rubies, sapphires, zircons, garnets, and more, often found in Cambodian markets. Learn how to identify natural gemstones, avoid fakes, and understand various treatments such as heating, dyeing, and glass filling. You'll also master the 4Cs of gemstone grading: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. The course combines theory with hands-on practice in our fully equipped gem lab. You'll use professional tools such as microscopes to examine inclusions, refractometers to test refractive indices, and polariscopes to identify gems. This immersive experience will also introduce you to Cambodia's rare gems, including the stunning Zircon. This full-day program is perfect for anyone looking to gain deeper insight into gemology while visiting Siem Reap.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Ground floor, Retail zone
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Gemological Institute of Cambodia
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
How it compares in Siem Reap
- Its from-price is 188% above the median of the 2414 experiences we list in Siem Reap.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 634 of 2414.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the riverside town beside Angkor, Cambodia's vast complex of Khmer temples, with night markets, river walks and a relaxed centre.
Angkor Wat, often called the largest religious monument in the world, rises above its moat in a silhouette of lotus-bud towers that is breathtaking at sunrise. Nearby, the walled city of Angkor Thom holds the Bayon, with its more than two hundred serene stone faces, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Baphuon, while Ta Prohm is gripped by the roots of giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees.
Top-ranked sights in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom, Tonlé Sap, Kampong Phluk.
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