Diamond Grading Online or In-Person Course
This Diamond Grading course allows the individual to experience how we grade polished diamonds based on the GIA 4C's.
Master the art of diamond grading with our comprehensive online course. This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to evaluate polished diamonds using the 4Cs—Carat, Cut, Color, and Clarity—along with advanced grading techniques recognized worldwide.
Through expert-led lessons, you’ll learn how to assess diamond quality, identify inclusions, and understand the factors that influence value. With a self-paced structure, interactive quizzes after each lesson, and no final exam, you can develop your expertise with confidence.
Features
- The sessions are tailored around the individual upon meeting them.
- Our Rough Diamond Experts will be your Lecturers for the duration of your sessions.
- These sessions are a unique opportunity to gain invaluable skills and knowledge through our one-on-one teaching experience.
- After completing the sessions you will receive an internationally recognized certificate in Diamonds & Diamond Grading.
- Our Lecturers will be available on WhatsApp for further advice and mentoring along your Diamond Journey.
- The Diamond Session Studios is located in the beautiful coastal town of Ramsgate along the South Coast of Kwazulu-Natal.
- Lifetime Access to our Digital Campus
- Self-Paced e-learning
- Unlimited Online Campus Hours
- Unlimited Access to Digital Content
- Our Lecturers will accompany you to a local Jewelry store so you can apply your newfound knowledge and skills.
- Contact the CR Team
Course Outline
The individual will examine and grade polished diamonds during the 1-day session
- LEARN HOW TO GRADE POLISHED DIAMONDS BASED ON THE 4C’S.
- LEARN HOW TO CORRECTLY USE A GEM LOUPE TO IDENTIFY INCLUSIONS AND IMPURITIES.
- DIAMOND CRYSTAL GROWTH.
- PHYSICAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES.
- BASIC DIAMOND ORIGIN, MINING, DIAMOND EXTRACTION, ORE RECOVERY, KIMBERLITE SURVEYING AND DIAMOND DEPOSITS.
- HOW TO TEST BETWEEN DIFFERENT GEMS AND DIAMONDS.
- UNDERSTANDING OF FLOURESCENCE AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE VALUE.
- LEARN HOW TO READ DIAMOND PLOTTING CHARTS.
- LEARN ABOUT CUT GRADE, SYMMETRY, PROPORTIONS, LIGHT REFRACTION, FIRE AND BRILLIANCE.
- UNDERSTANDING FANCY CUTS.
- UNDERSTANDING FANCY COLORED TERMINOLOGY.
- IDENTIFICATION OF CLARITY TREATMENTS SUCH AS LASER DRILLING AND FRACTURE FILLING.
- LEARN HOW TO READ DIFFERENT LAB GRADING REPORTS.
- UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIMULANT AND SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS.
- LEARN THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS.
- UNDERSTANDING OF THE CUTTING AND POLISHING PROCESS.
- LEARN ABOUT DIAMOND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE SARINE AND OGI SYSTEMS, COLORIMETER AND MICROSCOPE.
- THE HISTORY OF THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY.
- THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN AND KEY INDUSTRY LEADERS AND DIAMOND BOURSES.
- HOW TO IMPORT AND EXPORT POLISHED DIAMONDS.
- KIMBERLEY PROCESS CERTIFICATION.
- HOW TO PRICE POLISHED DIAMONDS USING THE RAPAPORT AND IDEX PRICE LISTS.
- LEARN HOW TO BUY AND SELL FROM DEALERS, TENDER HOUSES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE.
Entry Requirements
Course Costs
- Basic understanding of English
- Valid proof of ID / Passport
- Cellphone / Laptop
- Internet or Data Access
- R8,000 ZAR / Full Package
- R4,000 ZAR / Digital Campus (Only)
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