GRADUATE DIAMONDS DIPLOMA PROGRAM
GRADUATE DIAMONDS DIPLOMA PROGRAM
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INTRODUCTION TO PEARLS
INTRODUCTION TO PEARLS

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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DURATION

40 classroom hours spread over 11 days

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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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Cover of a white spiral-bound workbook titled Jewelry Basics by Asiatic Center of Gemological Services featuring images of a diamond bracelet ring and gemstone pendant

JEWELRY BASICS

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Precious stone jewelry is one of the most important accessories in the wardrobes of women (and men too!). Diamonds and gemstones ultimately find their way to get set in pieces of exquisite jewelry – beautifully designed and crafted.

Size of the jewelry business is huge – within and outside India. If you are looking to get involved in this world of glitter, JEWELRY BASICS is the kind of course you can start with, opening the door to this exciting world of precious metals and gemstones.

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Nature and use of precious metals, their purity
  • Variety and styles of jewelry
  • Selling techniques, and jewelry care

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS JEWELRY BASICS CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • Nature and properties of precious metals
  • Testing and Regulation methods for metals
  • Jewelry designs, fabrication, different styles
  • Features and benefits
  • Retail selling of jewelry
  • Customer care
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INTRODUCTION TO PEARLS

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Pearls are an important part of the gemstone market. They are traded worldwide and are ever in demand. If you want a short-cut to basic knowledge about pearls, then this course is best suited for you.

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • Basic facts about natural and cultured pearls
  • Marketing of cultured pearls and their varieties
  • How pearls are evaluated

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS Introduction to Pearls Certificate.

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • Formation of pearls in nature; cultured pearls
  • Structure and composition of natural and cultured pearl
  • Important varieties of cultured pearls
  • Care and cleaning of pearls
  • Pearl market
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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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JEWELRY RETAIL PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

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Be the face of jewelry industry! A retail-sale professional operates from the front and interacts with customers across the sale counter on a daily basis, or supervises the functioning of a showroom in a senior capacity. This program (consisting of three Certificate Courses – Jewelry Basics, Diamond Basics, and Colored Stone Basics) prepares you to get the critical product knowledge and the sales techniques that you employ, making jewelry purchase an enjoyable and memorable experience for your customers.

WHAT YOU LEARN

  • 4 Cs of diamond value and significance of each for your customer.
  • How to explain the differences between different natural stones, synthetics, and possible treatments.
  • Fundamentals of precious metals.
  • Converting jewelry styles, designs, and other features into benefits.
  • Applying proven steps for smooth and satisfying jewelry sales.

WHAT YOU EARN

  • ACGS JEWELRY RETAIL PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA

PROGRAM CONTENT IN BRIEF

  • JEWELRY BASICS: Precious metals; Regulations and Testing; Jewelry styles; Features and Benefits; Customer interaction and conducting sales; Cleaning and care of jewelry.
  • DIAMOND BASICS: Diamonds and Diamond Value; Color as a value factor; Clarity as a value factor; Cut as a value factor; Weight as a value factor; Selling diamond jewelry
  • COLORED STONE BASICS: Gemstones; Color and signicance; Phenomenal stones; Other three C’s; Gem pipeline and market; Synthetics, Imitations, and Treatments; Retail sale of stone-studded jewelry; Cleaning and care.
Lectures and practical work go hand-in-hand
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