Rough Diamond Evaluation Course
This Rough Diamond Evaluation & Grading course allows the individual to experience how we grade and ultimately value the rough or uncut diamond based on the 4C’s.
Course Outline
- 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 Rough Diamond Evaluation & 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
- Rough Diamond Grading & Evaluation Book.
- Assistance with Applying for a Diamond Dealer License.
- Contact the CR Team
- LEARN HOW TO GRADE BOTH ROUGH AND 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.
- DIAMOND ORIGIN, MINING, DIAMOND EXTRACTION, ORE RECOVERY, KIMBERLITE SURVEYING AND DIAMOND DEPOSITS.
- HOW TO ANALYZE ROUGH SHAPE AND MODEL.
- HOW TO TEST BETWEEN FAKE AND REAL DIAMONDS.
- HOW TO SORT DIAMONDS INTO DIFFERENT QUALITIES AND CATEGORIES.
- UNDERSTANDING OF FLOURESCENCE AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE VALUE.
- 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 BOTH POLISHED AND ROUGH PARCELS.
- KIMBERLEY PROCESS CERTIFICATION.
- DIAMOND LICENSES.
- HOW TO PRICE BOTH POLISHED AND ROUGH DIAMONDS USING THE RAPAPORT AND IDEX PRICE LISTS.
- LEARN HOW TO BUY AND SELL FROM DEALERS, TENDER HOUSES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADERS.
Students will learn to grade and value individual rough diamonds & parcels
Course Costs
- South African citizen: R18,600 (Hustle Vibes Package)
- Non-South African citizen: US$1,000 (Note a 50% deposit is payable before commencement of the course).
Commencement The Rough Diamond Evaluation Courses will be run as follows:
- Sessions on South Coast & Ballito KZN by booking only.
- These sessions are a unique opportunity to gain invaluable skills and knowledge through our one-on-one teaching experience.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Although these prices are current, Corlia Roberts Institute of Diamonds reserves the rights to change prices without prior notice.
Certification
- The student will receive a Internationally recognized Certificate stating that they have successfully completed the Rough Diamond Evaluation and Grading Course at The Corlia Roberts Institute of Diamonds.
Contact
Corlia Roberts – diamondeducation@gmail.com / Xanchia Roberts – 079 969 9580 / Melissa Hattingh – 082 495 2586
