JTIL was founded in 1998 by Mr. Alfred El-Hage. He developped an educational Institute that would offer a world class education to students in Lebanon, Middle East and Africa.
Mr. Alfred El-Hage graduated from TIJT Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology and Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Founded in 1998
Alfred R. El-Hage Co- Founder & Director
Alfred R. El-Hage Co- Founder & Director
Beirut – Dekwaneh – Main Road – Mhanna Center
TEL. 03/849940 – 03/785249
E-mail us at : aolhag@yahoo.com
TEL. 03/849940 – 03/785249
E-mail us at : aolhag@yahoo.com
Overview of the JEWELRY & TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF LEBANON
The JEWELRY & TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF LEBANON (JTIL) was founded in 1998 by a jeweler who dreamed of developing a top notch educational institute that would offer a world class education in jewelry technology to students in Lebanon and the Middle East. Having been trained by the top professionals in their field, Mr. Alfred El-Hage wanted to share his skills and experience with future jewelers who wished to become among the best in the jewelry industry. The co-founder of JTIL, Mr. Alfred El-Hage is a practicing Jeweler and experienced instructor.
Mr. Alfred El-Hage graduated from the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology at Paris Junior College with certificates in Jewelry Technology and Gemology. Mr. Alfred El-Hage was also trained in the State of Texas and beyond. Mr. Alfred El-Hage continued his studies at the internationally recognized, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in California. His instructor recognized Mr. El Hage’s designs, and he was asked to display his work at GIA Institute. Mr. El-Hage has worked for an American Jewelry company in Austin, Texas. He also owns the Alfredo’s watches & jewelry store in Mansourieh Lebanon.
The Jewelry & technological institute in Lebanon offers a broad range of courses and specialties that are not available anywhere in Lebanon at the present time. JTIL is conveniently located in Beirut. Housing assistance is available to students upon request. Students outside of Lebanon are welcome and the founders of JTIL recognize that a diverse student body is an asset to their educational institution.
Students have the option of selecting from one or two years program, and upon successful completion of their courses they will receive a certificate or certificates that are recognized by the ministry of Education in Lebanon.
The programs offered by JTIL are listed below. In addition to the one and two year program, a number of additional courses are offered on an individual basis. Our goal is to teach students the latest techniques emphasizing a hands-on approach. Students will be provided with top of the line equipment to help them enter the workforce upon graduating from JTIL.
The Jewelry & Technological Institute of Lebanon is committed to the success of its students, and will constantly strive to become a world class institution.
Programs Offered
I. Graduate Jeweler Program - (Two year program)
• Jewelry Design
• Wax Carving
• Metal Smithing and repair
• Casting
• Stone Setting
• Electroplating
• Rubber Mold Making
• Wax Carving
• Metal Smithing and repair
• Casting
• Stone Setting
• Electroplating
• Rubber Mold Making
II. Gemology – (Six Months Program)
Students will learn the history of gems, and the process of grading diamonds and colored stones. Students will also learn how to grade diamonds and colored stones, and how to complete appraisal forms and certificates.
III. Horology ( Watch Repair ) – (Two months program )
Advanced Horology – (Four Months Program)
Students will learn how to repair new and used watches .
Students will learn how to repair new and used watches .
The following one year programs can be taken individually to receive specialization in :
• Jewelry Design
• Wax Carving
• MetalSmithing
• Casting & rubber Mold Making
• Stone Setting
• Advanced Stone Setting
• Matrix computer Jewelry Design
• Microscope stone Setting
• Wax Carving
• MetalSmithing
• Casting & rubber Mold Making
• Stone Setting
• Advanced Stone Setting
• Matrix computer Jewelry Design
• Microscope stone Setting
Graduate Jeweler Program
Objectives:
The goal of this program is to prepare students to obtain a thorough understanding of the methods and techniques utilized in the the jewelry industry today. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to seek employment in the following areas: retail stores and wholesale factories.
Listed below are all the courses that must be completed successfully in order for the student to be certified as a Bench Jeweler & Jewelry Designer who is qualified to perform various specializations in the jewelry industry. The curriculum for each of the following courses is detailed in the corresponding course overviews.
• Wax Carving
• Casting
• Rubber Mold Making
• Stone Setting
• Metal smithing
• Jewelry Design
• Jewelry Polishing
Length of program:
Sixteen hours of instruction per week / two academic years
Jewelry Design
Objectives:
The goal of this course is for the students to obtain a clear understanding of the methods and techniques listed below, and to demonstrate their skill in applying these techniques. The class will be taught using text materials and hands-on practice. Students will develop the skills needed to create unique designs, and illustrate them through finished watercolor designs. Students will learn painting techniques and perspective in drawing. In addition, the how to’s of marketing unique design and displaying them. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to work as Jewelry designers in retail stores, manufacturing companies, or as independent designers. Methods and techniques taught in the class are listed below
• Illustration of shape form of metal
• Drawing techniques for stone shapes and jewelry items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants.
• Using different perspective views in drawings.
• Applying different color mix techniques to gemstones and precious metals.
• Applying shading and highlighting techniques on gemstones and precious metals.
• Creation of new design from various patterns and real life objects.
• Creation of diamond and colored stone jewelry .
• Drawing techniques for stone shapes and jewelry items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants.
• Using different perspective views in drawings.
• Applying different color mix techniques to gemstones and precious metals.
• Applying shading and highlighting techniques on gemstones and precious metals.
• Creation of new design from various patterns and real life objects.
• Creation of diamond and colored stone jewelry .
Length of course:
Eight hours of instruction per week / one academic year
Wax Carving
Objectives:
The goal of this course is for students to obtain a clear understanding of wax carving and its utility in making Jewelry, and also to demonstrate their skill in applying techniques learned. This class will be taught using text materials, video presentations, and hands-on practice. Students will learn the use of certain tools and waxes. Field trips to wax carving factories will be scheduled so that students may actual techniques applied in the field. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to interpret unique and prepared designs and transform them into was patterns. Subjects that will be covered in this course are listed below.
• Using build up wax techniques
• Carving geometrical shapes
• Carving domed rings, bracelets and pendants
• Carving signet rings and wedding bands
• Carving rippled patterned rings, bracelets and pendants
• Carving necklace links
• Learning wax repair ( sizing up and down)
• Applying hollowing techniques
• Carving geometrical shapes
• Carving domed rings, bracelets and pendants
• Carving signet rings and wedding bands
• Carving rippled patterned rings, bracelets and pendants
• Carving necklace links
• Learning wax repair ( sizing up and down)
• Applying hollowing techniques
Length of course:
Six hours of instruction per week / one academic year
Metalsmithing
Objectives:
The goal of this course is for students to obtain a clear understanding of the methods and techniques listed below. And to demonstrate their skill in applying these methods and techniques. These will be taught using text materials, video, presentation, and hand –on practice. Field trips to Jewelry factories will be scheduled so that students will view how these techniques are applied on a larger scale.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to:
• Form, sand, pierce, saw and file metal into geometrical and stone shapes
• Melt and roll metal pour, and produce solder
• Solder precious metals ( shapes& link)
• Form and connect necklaces by soldering links together
• Solder and assemble various mountings’ and findings
• Fabricate, design and repair mountings and findings
• Demonstrate correct layout, and drill holes in rings, bracelets, chains, and necklaces
• Produce and repair bezels, box catches, hinges and clasps.
• Apply different sizing techniques
• Practice retipping repronging and replacing earring posts
• Repairing and sizing rings, bracelets, chains and necklaces
• Learn the karat age, and test quality of gold ( 18 k & 14 k) and silver
• Calculate the cost and profits associated with gold and precious metals
• Apply Correct polishing techniques for gold , silver and Brass.
• Stamping, repairing and sizing rings
• Files and filing techniques
• Melt and roll metal pour, and produce solder
• Solder precious metals ( shapes& link)
• Form and connect necklaces by soldering links together
• Solder and assemble various mountings’ and findings
• Fabricate, design and repair mountings and findings
• Demonstrate correct layout, and drill holes in rings, bracelets, chains, and necklaces
• Produce and repair bezels, box catches, hinges and clasps.
• Apply different sizing techniques
• Practice retipping repronging and replacing earring posts
• Repairing and sizing rings, bracelets, chains and necklaces
• Learn the karat age, and test quality of gold ( 18 k & 14 k) and silver
• Calculate the cost and profits associated with gold and precious metals
• Apply Correct polishing techniques for gold , silver and Brass.
• Stamping, repairing and sizing rings
• Files and filing techniques
Length of course:
Six hours of instruction per week / one academic year
Casting & Rubber Mold Making
Objectives:
The goal of this course is for the students to obtain a clear understanding of the methods and techniques listed below, and to demonstrate their skill in applying these methods and techniques. Method and techniques will be taught using text materials video presentation, and hands-on practice.
• Learn the weight conversion of factors that are common in the Jewelry industry, and define vocabulary terms in Arabic and English
• Learn the proper injection and cleaning of wax patterns before casting
• Perform repairs of wax rings, chains and bracelets
• Learn the proper process of sprueing small / large : rings, pendants, and bracelets
• Weighting wax patterns before and after sprueing
• Various sprueing techniques of single and multiple items ( tree sprueing technique)
• Learn the melting points of precious metals
• Learn about the acids and chemicals used in the jewelry industry
• Recognizing various types of investment for casting
• Learn the proper measurement of the flask investment and the vacuum technique
• De-waxing burnout procedures and cycles for casting different metals
• Learn the rubber mold-making & cutting process and techniques
• Polishing and electroplating techniques of rhodium and 18 k gold
• Learn the proper injection and cleaning of wax patterns before casting
• Perform repairs of wax rings, chains and bracelets
• Learn the proper process of sprueing small / large : rings, pendants, and bracelets
• Weighting wax patterns before and after sprueing
• Various sprueing techniques of single and multiple items ( tree sprueing technique)
• Learn the melting points of precious metals
• Learn about the acids and chemicals used in the jewelry industry
• Recognizing various types of investment for casting
• Learn the proper measurement of the flask investment and the vacuum technique
• De-waxing burnout procedures and cycles for casting different metals
• Learn the rubber mold-making & cutting process and techniques
• Polishing and electroplating techniques of rhodium and 18 k gold
Length of course:
Eight hours of instruction per week / one academic year
Basic stone setting
This course must be completed successfully as a prerequisite to the advanced stone setting course
Objectives:
The goal of this course is for students to obtain a basic understanding of stone setting techniques, and to demonstrate their skill in applying these. Stone setting techniques will be taught using text materials, video presentations, and hands-on practice. In addition students will learn about different types of stones setting tools, and will practice using these in the various stone setting techniques. Care of tools wills also b reviewed. A brief overview of gemstones and their appropriate use in jewelry items will also be covered in this course. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be prepared to work as basic stone setters in the jewelry industry. The following are the basic stone setting techniques that will be taught
• Cabochon gems in bezels
• Bead setting ( 4 &5 bead settings)
• Prong setting ( round & fancy shapes)
• Channel setting ( round & baguette settings)
• Cabochon gems in bezels
• Bead setting ( 4 &5 bead settings)
• Prong setting ( round & fancy shapes)
• Channel setting ( round & baguette settings)
Length of course:
Sixteen hours of instruction per week / one academic year
Advanced Stone Setting
Prerequisite:
Must successfully complete the Basic stone setting course
Must successfully complete the Basic stone setting course
Objectives:
The goal of this course is for the students to obtain a clear understanding of the method techniques, listed below. These techniques will be taught using text materials, video presentations, and hands-on practice. Students will learn various stone setting techniques, and will also learn about the different types of metal and how individual settings apply to each of them. A brief overview of gemstones and their appropriate use in Jewelry items will also be covered in this course. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be prepared to work in Jewelry stores, manufacturing companies, or may open their own businesses to set stones on a wholesale scale for private jewelers.
• Pave setting
• Cluster setting ( round stones)
• Bead setting ( 4&5 bead settings)
• Prong setting ( round & fancy shapes)
• Channel setting ( round & baguette settings )
• Curved setting
• Bright cut setting
• Pave setting
• Cluster setting ( round stones)
• Bead setting ( 4&5 bead settings)
• Prong setting ( round & fancy shapes)
• Channel setting ( round & baguette settings )
• Curved setting
• Bright cut setting
Length of course:
Sixteen hours of instruction per week / one academic year
Fundamentals of gemology
Curriculum requirements:
Requirements for the program include successful completion of the following courses
• An Overview of Diamond History
• Diamond Grading
• An Overview of colored stones history
• Colored stone Identification & Grading
Requirements for the program include successful completion of the following courses
• An Overview of Diamond History
• Diamond Grading
• An Overview of colored stones history
• Colored stone Identification & Grading
Purpose:
This outline is intended to review all aspects of this program and it includes the mission statement of the Jewelry & technological institute of Lebanon the curriculum requirements departmental goals and objectives of each course.
The skills highlighted in this outline, which will be taught in the JTIL programs, will provide students with a solid foundation to prepare them to become qualified gemologists in the jewelry industry. Students will learn the following:
This outline is intended to review all aspects of this program and it includes the mission statement of the Jewelry & technological institute of Lebanon the curriculum requirements departmental goals and objectives of each course.
The skills highlighted in this outline, which will be taught in the JTIL programs, will provide students with a solid foundation to prepare them to become qualified gemologists in the jewelry industry. Students will learn the following:
Development of skills in colored stones identification and grading
Detection of imitation & synthetic materials
In depth understanding of the 4 C’s of diamond grading
Proper use and care of laboratory instruments
Detection of imitation & synthetic materials
In depth understanding of the 4 C’s of diamond grading
Proper use and care of laboratory instruments
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Define and dedifferentiate gemology nomenclature and terminology
Demonstrate the 4 C’s of diamond grading. Identify sources, mining technique lore, and setting aspects of diamonds
Detect natural Vs synthetic stones
Demonstrate the correct operation of all gem equipment
Define and dedifferentiate gemology nomenclature and terminology
Demonstrate the 4 C’s of diamond grading. Identify sources, mining technique lore, and setting aspects of diamonds
Detect natural Vs synthetic stones
Demonstrate the correct operation of all gem equipment
Course Descriptions- Fundamentals of Gemology :
AN Overview of Diamond History
What is a diamond? Where is it formed? A diamond’s chemical composition and structure. The four C’s of diamonds. The source of diamonds and their use in the industry (jewelry & industrial). Diamond’ color range. Moh’s hardness scale and specific gravity.
What is a diamond? Where is it formed? A diamond’s chemical composition and structure. The four C’s of diamonds. The source of diamonds and their use in the industry (jewelry & industrial). Diamond’ color range. Moh’s hardness scale and specific gravity.
Diamond grading
The four C’s of diamonds are: carat, weight, clarity, color and cut. Use of the jewelry & technological institute of Lebanon (JTIL) grading form. Use of a loupe & microscope. Use of a diamond light to check for fluorescence
The four C’s of diamonds are: carat, weight, clarity, color and cut. Use of the jewelry & technological institute of Lebanon (JTIL) grading form. Use of a loupe & microscope. Use of a diamond light to check for fluorescence
An overview of colored stone History
Where colored stones are formed. Crystal and chemical composition of colored stones. What makes their color (coloring pigment). Range of where stones are found. Moh’s hardness scale. Specific gravity of colored stones. Uses of colored stone (jewelry industry).
Colored stone identification & grading
Gem identification – use of special charts, refract meters polariscopes dichroscopes etc,. Using clarity characteristics to identify the stone from naturals, synthetics and stimulants.
Grading – what is noted in the C stones table of contents, how to work with the JTIL grading sheet, and the grade color ( hue, tone & saturation) by means of the GIA color wheel
Gem identification – use of special charts, refract meters polariscopes dichroscopes etc,. Using clarity characteristics to identify the stone from naturals, synthetics and stimulants.
Grading – what is noted in the C stones table of contents, how to work with the JTIL grading sheet, and the grade color ( hue, tone & saturation) by means of the GIA color wheel
Length of course:
Sixteen hours of instruction per week / one academic year
Introduction to Equipment
Detailed instructions on using instruments, an explanation of gemological properties, and a discussion of the identification process of diamonds, and colored stones will be studied at JTIL
Equipment List (used in all Gemology courses)
Magnification: 10 x loupe, microscope
Tweezers
Refractometer
Polariscope
Dichroscope
Spectroscope
Ultraviolet fluorescence
Specific gravity liquid
Equipment & Techniques ( specific to each course)
Tweezers
Refractometer
Polariscope
Dichroscope
Spectroscope
Ultraviolet fluorescence
Specific gravity liquid
Equipment & Techniques ( specific to each course)
Diamond grading
Title clarity grading, the four C’s of diamonds, plotting, table size, crown angle, color grading, girdle thickness, pavilion depth percentage, polish, culet size and symmetry. JTIL grading form, fancy shapes, length to width, size and weight, shape appeal, major and minor symmetry.
Measuring devices (table gauge, leveridge gauge), (diamond sieve and scales), grading mounted diamonds, and fancy color diamonds.
Gem identification
1. Refractometer:
Taking readings, testing for DR & Birefringence, using charts
2. Polatriscope:
Parts of a polariscope, SR/DR/AGG, Optical phenomena (Biaxial & Uniaxial), Confirming DR and ADR, trouble shooting
3. Pleachroism Testing:
By means of a polariscope
4. Specific gravity:
Taking readings, testing for DR & Birefringence, using charts
2. Polatriscope:
Parts of a polariscope, SR/DR/AGG, Optical phenomena (Biaxial & Uniaxial), Confirming DR and ADR, trouble shooting
3. Pleachroism Testing:
By means of a polariscope
4. Specific gravity:
Hydrostatic SG Determination, Hydrostatic weighing
5. Observation:
Color, phenomena, cut, transparency, polish luster, dispersion, assembled stones
Color, phenomena, cut, transparency, polish luster, dispersion, assembled stones
Colored stones Grading
The four C’s of colored stones:
Color:
Describing color, hue, tone, saturation, color grading, clarity types, plotting
Describing color, hue, tone, saturation, color grading, clarity types, plotting
Clarity :
Clarity characteristics, clarity grades, clarity grading clarity types, plotting
Cut :
Measuring dimensions, grading proportions, cutting styles, brilliance, face up-out line, profile, overall, proportion grade, finish grade, final cut grade
Carat weight:
Formulas for weight estimation
Clarity characteristics, clarity grades, clarity grading clarity types, plotting
Cut :
Measuring dimensions, grading proportions, cutting styles, brilliance, face up-out line, profile, overall, proportion grade, finish grade, final cut grade
Carat weight:
Formulas for weight estimation
