Rough Diamond Evaluation Course
This Rough Diamond 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: R12,499 (Hustle & Humble Package)
- Non-South African citizen: US$720 (Note a deposit is payable before commencement of the course).
Commencement The Rough Diamond Evaluation Courses will be run as follows:
- Sessions in 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
- There will be a exam on completion of the course, and 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 – 082 965 7740 / Xanchia Roberts – 079 969 9580 / Melissa Hattingh – 082 495 2586
