The Diamond Programme comprises of four one-week seminars for anyone looking to gain the theoretical and practical knowledge required to reliably determine the quality (grading) and evaluation of polished diamonds (4C).
You will gain comprehensive knowledge of trade practices and current grading standards, as well as the ability to issue certificates, expertises and grading reports. The seminar content also includes the identification of imitations, the important distinction between natural and synthetic diamonds and the detection of treatments.
The Diamond Programme teaches you everything you need to know to reliably determine, evaluate and certify diamonds. You will learn:
- How to grade diamonds
- How to value diamonds
- How to prepare expert reports
- How to identify syntheses and imitations
- How to identify treatments
Diamond Grading - Seminar Overview
Diamond Programme
Consisting of 4 single weeks (DG1-DG4), final exam included in DG. details...
DG1 Diamond Grading I
Properties and features of diamond, basics of diamond grading, practical clarity and colour grading. details...
DG2 Diamond Grading II
Practical cut grading of brilliants and other cut styles (proportions, symmetry and polish) as well as evaluation of cuts. details...
DG3 Diamond Grading III
Identification of imitations, identification of synthetic and treated stones, practical grading, grading of coloured diamonds. details...
DG4 Diamond Grading IV
Practical diamond grading (4 C), evaluation basis and formulation of certificates and expert opinions. details...