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DIAMOND BASICS + DIAMOND GRADING

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Specially designed module for all those who would like to have the essential diamond knowledge on their fingertips in shortest possible time to get employed in the industry or to start out on their own into the business of diamond jewelry. It is a combination of two different courses and provides theoretical knowledge with practical grading of diamonds.

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Basic facts about diamonds
  • The four C’s and their impact on value
  • Presenting and selling diamond jewelry
  • effectively at the sale counter
  • Diamond grading procedures
  • Clarity, color, and cut grading of diamonds

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS DIAMOND BASICS CERTIFICATE
  • ACGS DIAMOND GRADING CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • Diamond- the wonder mineral
  • Diamonds and Diamond Value; diamond grading procedures
  • Clarity – its impact on value; clarity grading of diamonds
  • Color – its impact on value; color grading of diamonds
  • Cut – its impact on value; cut grading of diamonds
  • Carat weight – its impact on value; full grading of diamonds
  • Retailing Diamond Jewelry
  • Care and Cleaning, Repairs and Storage
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DIAMOND GRADING LAB CLASS

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In the all-important diamond trade, ability to grade diamonds accurately is vital to assign value. A lab class at ACGS provides an opportunity to acquire or fine-tune diamond grading skills. Get trained to grade diamonds accurately under personal supervision of an experienced instructor using a modern gemological microscope as well as a 10X loupe.

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Understand the concepts of clarity, color and cut in diamonds
  • Grading diamonds for clarity
  • Grading diamonds for color
  • Grading diamond cut
  • Detect treatments
  • Distinguish common stimulants
  • Characteristics associated with synthetic diamonds

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS Diamond Grading Certificate

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • Anatomy of polished Round Brilliant Diamond
  • The 4 Cs of diamond value
  • Clarity characteristics and clarity grading procedure
  • Plotting diagrams
  • Color scale in diamonds and color grading procedure
  • Grading proportions, symmetry, and polish
  • Grading fancy shapes
  • Small size diamonds – sieve sizes
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GRADUATE DIAMONDS DIPLOMA PROGRAM

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When it comes to handling, grading and trading the “King of Gems”, basic and peripheral knowledge will not do. You need an in-depth understanding of the diamond properties, principles and techniques of grading. You also need to pick up the skill from a qualified instructor who can guide you as to the dos and the don’ts.Master the knowledge and skill of a professional grader at ACGS, and see your level of confidence soar!

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Origin, nature, important diamond properties, diamond fashioning.
  • The effect of 4Cs on diamond value.
  • Methodology to grade diamonds for color, clarity, cut, and finish.
  • Diamond simulants, synthesis, and treatments.
  • Buying and selling diamonds.
  • Providing tips for diamond buying and guiding consumers while working in the sales department.

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS GRADUATE DIAMOND DIPLOMA

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • Evolution of the diamond industry.
  • Shaping of the modern diamond market.
  • Origin, exploration, and mining of diamonds; important diamond sources.
  • Important diamond properties.
  • Diamond cutting.
  • Grading procedure for Clarity, Color, Cut and Finish.
  • Fancy colors and Fancy Shapes.
  • Recutting, and Repolishing of diamonds.
  • Simulants, Synthetics, and treatments.
  • Diamond trading.
Lectures and practical work go hand-in-hand.
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