European Expert Gemologist Bachelor's Degree – Ministerial Decree 2026-344 of the Government of the Principality of Monaco.
6 OR 10 MONTH PROGRAMME – TWO START DATES PER YEAR: SEPTEMBER 2026 & FEBRUARY 2027
1, Avenue des Castelans - Stade Louis II - Entrance H - MC 98000 MONACO
BACHELOR'S DEGREE EUROPEAN GEMMOLOGIST EXPERT
Bachelor's Degree European Gemmolgist Expert
Bachelor's Degree European Gemmolgist Expert
Science in the service of the beauty of gemstones.
Excellence Training for a Maximum of 8 Learners per Group
Unit 1 – THE ART OF IDENTIFICATION
Master the identification, sourcing, grading, and appraisal of natural, synthetic, and treated gemstones. You will work in a professional laboratory environment with the latest generation equipment (binocular and trinocular microscopes, immersion microscope, refractometers, spectroscopes, dichroscopes, etc.).
The pedagogical framework, created and designed by Professor Jean-Claude Boulliard (CNRS) and Charlotte Herman, has benefited from the expertise of the scientific council members. It will take you from beginner to expert in one year thanks to guidance from expert gemologists. You will analyse hundreds of gemstones covering all mineralogical families: corundums, beryls, quartz, garnets, spinels, organic materials, and collector's gemstones.
The learning combines crystallographic theory, intensive practice, and real-world professional expertise cases.
UE 2 - 600 GEMS - AN EXPERT!
Develop your expert eye by analysing an additional 600 gemstones throughout the year. The EIG is opening its laboratories and collection for free access: you can come and train outside of class hours. This unique feature unique in Europe explain the excellence of our graduates' level.
You will learn the methodology of scientific proof, critical analysis of international expert reports, and quality control protocols from major houses. Training in the professional handling of gemstones, writing certificates compliant with CIBJO and AGTA standards, and customs and ethical regulations of the sector.
Each gemstone analysed is recorded in your laboratory notebook, a real professional portfolio.
UE 3 - EXPERTS WITHOUT BORDERS
Understand the geopolitical issues of producer countries and the codes of international gem trade.
You will study the multi-perspective approach to cultures, industry ethical rules, and regulations. The «Gemmology in English» courses will prepare you for international professional exchanges where English is the reference language.
EIG offers you study trips to a producing country (Sri Lanka, Madagascar or Thailand depending on geopolitical conditions) and also to a major international trade fair (Hong Kong, Geneva, Tucson etc.). You will confront the realities of the field: local markets, analysis offices, dealers, and intercultural context.
The courses developed by EIG on interculturality are based on the work of FEDE (Federation for European Education) and the Council of Europe.
The profession: EUROPEAN GEMMOLOGIST EXPERT
The European gemmology expert mobilises highly specialised skills in:
– The expertise of natural gemstones
– The performance of international laboratory analysis instruments
– The origin and traceability of gemstones
The differentiation of syntheses and imitation products
This professional has a mastery of European and international regulations, interculturality, and the geopolitical challenges of producer countries. They work in an international context where a promise is as good as a contract.
Triple reconnaissance
✓ EUROPEAN BACHELOR'S DEGREE – official diploma authorised by the Principality of Monaco since February 2026
✓ European Bachelor approved by the Federation for European Education
✓ European reference framework aligned with the Council of Europe's CCDR
A PROFESSION AT THE HEART OF BEAUTY AND EXPERTISE - Starting 14 SEPTEMBER 2026 NEW OFFICIAL EUROPEAN BACHELOR'S DEGREE
The gemmologist expert combines a passion for precious stones with scientific rigour.
He operates in a sector with significant financial stakes, delving into the world of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and rare gemstones, where each stone tells a geological story thousands of years old.
The European expert gemmologist operates in a field where science and wonder go hand-in-hand every day. It's a scientific detective profession.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED BY THE EIG
- Two Level 6 qualifications (180 ECTS) compliant with the standards of the European Higher Education Area..
- Two officially authorised Monegasque private law BACHELOR degrees.
- THE BACHELOR OF JEWELLERY AND GEMMOLOGY
- THE EUROPEAN EXPERT GEMMOLOGIST BACHELOR
Professional Certificate in Gemmology
Awarded upon completion of the first three levels of gemmology
Professional Certificate in Gemstone Expertise
Awarded on completion of the six gemmology levels
OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
The EIG implemented micro-certification:
- for each intermediate degree of Gemmology (degrees 1, 2, 4 and 5)
- for each Gemmology Passion Day
Gemmology and its trades
Studying precious stones, minerals, metals, gemstones, whatever the classification, provides access to a wide range of rich and varied professions. Technical knowledge can be applied in various professional fields such as:
- The HBJO (Watchmaking, Jewellery, Silversmithing) manufacturers and retailers sector
- The High Jewellery Houses (Chanel, Cartier, VCA...)
- Auction houses (Christie's, Sotheby's, Drouot, Artcurial..)
- Legal expertise (expert firms, courts, customs...)
- The management of Jewellery departments in insurance companies
- The management of jewellery, silverware, wristwatches, and clockwork departments within large retail chains.
- Management and curation of collections (museums, foundations, art centres, etc.)
- The creation (Jewellery workshop, High Jewellery...)
- Scientific research (Gemmology Laboratory, Gem Identification and Certification...)
- Mining and international trade
- Buying and selling of raw or cut gemstones.
- Entrepreneurship (Trading, Consulting, Expertise)
- Speaker and professor
Values within the world of precious stones are important and concern rigour, ethics, and trust.
Work placements
L’EIG Monaco promotes professional immersion for its future graduates.
The organisation of the timetable allows for alternating weeks of classes at EIG with weeks in the company or in the field.
Objective:
- To allow the student to discover the targeted professional sector
- Putting gemology knowledge into practice
- Adapting to different constraints and changes in environment
- Understanding the dynamics and needs of businesses
- Integrate into a team and build your personal network
The teaching staff at EIG Monaco place particular importance on supporting their students in identifying a suitable internship.
(Internships can be undertaken internationally)
PRICES AND PAYMENT TERMS
BACHELOR'S DEGREE EUROPEAN GEMMOLOGIST EXPERT
Intensive 10-month programme: The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Expert – European Gemologist can be paid in 4 or 10 instalments.
Expert Gemmologist 2026 - 2027
ONE-OFF PAYMENT
Payment in 4 instalments
10-instalment payment
Payment of a deposit upon registration
3 500 €
3 500 €
3 500 €
Management fees only in case of instalment payments
0 €
160 €
250 €
Payment of the balance in one, four or ten instalments, as you choose
13 500 €
4 x 375 €
10 x €1,350
Programme Budget – Total Cost
= 17 000 €
= 17 160 €
= 17 250 €