Recognise master craftsman’s hallmarks and those of Haute Joaillerie. Distinguish between different precious metals (white gold, silver, yellow gold, copper, etc.) and alloys (platinum, vermeil, plated metals, steel, etc.). Protect designers, promote the cultural diversity of producing countries and comply with regulations.
1, Avenue des Castelans - Stade Louis II - Entrance H - MC 98000 MONACO
Monaco School of Gemmology
CAREERS IN GEMMOLOGY AND JEWELLERY
THE PASSION FOR PRECIOUS STONES
EIG Monaco provides training in the identification, appraisal and marketing of gemstones, precious metals, fine jewellery sets and jewellery.
The degrees awarded are in line with the European Higher Education Area and are officially recognised by a European country.
The two Bachelor’s degrees in Monegasque private law awarded by EIG Monaco are leading qualifications in the profession, recognised and accredited. They can be completed in one or two years in the Principality of Monaco, an international symbol of luxury.
EIG also offers gemmology courses throughout the year and awards professional certificates.
Through the Passion Days, you can discover the colourful world of gemstones.
Located in Monaco on the TER line, the EIG is a 2-hour journey from Marseille, 20 minutes from Nice or Ventimiglia, and 10 minutes from Menton. The EIG meets the needs of future professionals in Monaco and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.
EIG Monaco provides training for careers in gemmology, event management, and the trade in precious stones, jewellery and fine jewellery.
DETERMINE
Determine the origin and authenticity of gemstones (diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, etc.), decorative stones (agate, jasper, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, jade, etc.) and organic materials (pearls, coral, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, etc.). Be familiar with the families of gemstones and have a thorough understanding of colour grading.
HIGHLIGHT
Monitor the gemstone market, precious metal prices, high jewellery collections and the results of prestigious auctions. Cost a jewellery set, from design to completion. Advise design studios and suggest alternatives based on the market value of the gemstones.
Expertise
Identify existing synthetic and imitation natural stones using various laboratory tests carried out with specialist equipment such as binocular and trinocular microscopes, refractometers, polariscopes, UV lamps, immersion microscopes and many others…
RESPECT
OUR TRAINING COURSES
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN JEWELLERY AND GEMMOLOGY
BACHELOR'S DEGREE EUROPEAN GEMMOLOGIST EXPERT
Both qualifications are built on a shared foundation in gemmology. On this basis, two career pathways have been developed, each featuring programmes of excellence:
- The Bachelor’s degree in Jewellery and Gemmology (1 or 2 years) prepares students for careers in the events industry and the trade in precious stones and jewellery.
- The Bachelor's Degree European Gemmology EXPERT (10 months) prepares students for careers in gemmology and jewellery design consultancy.
This academic framework meets the expectations of the international gemmology, jewellery and fine jewellery markets.
GEMMOLOGY TRAINING COURSES
Whether you wish to further your knowledge of gemmology, refine your analytical skills or embark on a career change, our gemmology training courses can be tailored to suit your schedule and availability.
With our tailor-made schedules, our gemmology courses are suitable for both enthusiasts and professionals who require flexibility and flexibility in their timetables. Private tuition is available.
The teaching content of the gemmology courses forms the basis of the two Bachelor’s degrees, which you can join at any time of the year.
PASSION DAYS
With our Passion Days, discover and learn to identify gemstones within the same colour range, using a gemmological loupe like an expert.
Guided by our gemmologist professors, you will have access to our collection of several thousand gemstones and will handle the stones in one of our laboratories.
Offered as half-day or full-day sessions, the "Journées Passion" (Passion Days) are for anyone, regardless of age, who wishes to experience precious stones through observation, comparison, and method.
Treat yourself, or a person of your choice, to a special moment focused on a favourite colour: an original experience in the heart of gemstones.
APPLICATION / ADMISSION
Would you like to submit your application?
IF YOU WISH TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL IN THE FIELD OF GEMSTONES AND JEWELLERY, SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO L'ÉCOLE INTERNATIONALE DE GEMMOLOGIE DE MONACO, AN INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK IN THE HIGH-END JEWELLERY SECTOR.
Open days
Come and discover the full range of courses and what life is like at EIG Monaco. Our teaching staff and advisors are on hand to welcome you and provide guidance to help you make the right choice for your gemmology studies.
Private tours and school visits are available by appointment only and throughout the year. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
We are open all year round from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Open Days
Saturday 20 June 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm
An introduction to gemstone identification. Participants will learn about the characteristics of sapphires, rubies and emeralds, how to use a gemmological loupe, and how to identify inclusions. This workshop runs throughout the day and is free of charge.
DISCOVER THE GEMSTONE MARKET
Travels
L’École Internationale de Gemmologie de Monaco organises one or more educational trips each year to key destinations in the international gem trade. The EIG is one of the few schools in the world to incorporate intercultural understanding into its teaching framework, and to train its students in the field under the supervision of an expert gemmologist.
To introduce students to the various professions within the gemmology field in real-life settings and provide hands-on experience. The EIG’s study trips help you build your professional network. We believe these study trips are essential to training for the various professions related to gemstones. L’École Internationale de Gemmologie de Monaco therefore makes it a point of honour to train its students in the best possible way, that is to say in the field and directly at the major international gem trade centres, supervised by accessible and competent professionals, in order to provide them with the best possible support in establishing their career paths.
