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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bronwen, post: 13188116, member: 5833&quot;]They might do OK with coral, if they took that module.&nbsp; I know GIA has a course on pearls.&nbsp; When I go to the antique/vintage jewellery show, many sellers are proudly displaying their gaudiest famous maker pieces in pride of place.&nbsp; For me they fall into a mental category &quot;big rocks&quot; &amp; I don&#039;t even slow down for them.&nbsp; Cruising by I have noticed that one of the things that get showcased is large gold pieces with huge coral cabochons, so it does have gem status.</p><p><br /></p><p>GIA grads seem to do OK with precious metals, diamonds, the corundums (ruby. sapphire) &amp; the beryls (emerald, aquamarine).&nbsp; They get shakier with semiprecious stones &amp; more often than not are at a complete loss with cameos made of anything other than stone.</p><p><br /></p><p>This particular seller mainly flogs coins, some sports cards &amp; some Beanie Babies.&nbsp; I can&#039;t recall another piece of jewellery among their current wares.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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