The Colored Stones Grading online course is designed to expand one's practical knowledge for use in the gem business world. It is a critical bridge between the gemological scientific world and the gem and jewelry trade, designed to significantly shorten the period it generally takes to obtain the practical experience required to be a player in the trade. Gem traders, gem hobbyists, gemology graduates, trade professionals with basic gemological knowledge, career gemologists, appraisers or valuers, and others who are or intend to be part of the gem business, are all suitable for this course. Graduates of the course will understand and be proficient at grading, evaluating and pricing of colored stones.