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GRADUATE DIAMONDS DIPLOMA PROGRAM
GRADUATE DIAMONDS DIPLOMA PROGRAM

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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DURATION

  • 3 weeks of teaching

WHEN

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