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Diamond and Gold course

Course Objectives

To prepare the student to become proficient in every technique involved in the manufacture and grading of diamonds.

To teach the student how to sort and buy diamonds both in the rough and polished state and how colour, imperfection , shape and proportions affect prices.

Course outline

diamond crystallography
diamond grading systehysical and optical properties: how to clarity grade, and how to plot clarity characteristics;
inclusions and blemishes;
how to colour grade diamonds in the normal colour range;
how cut affects light return, beauty and value;
how to determine table, crown angle, pavilion and depth;
measurements;
how to compare proportions;
grading fancy shaped diamonds;
Moissanite identification;
Gold and precious metal identification
Birthstones;
diamond stimulants and treatments;
how to grade mounted diamonds;
fancy coloured diamonds;
colour stone overview
stages of diamond polishing; and
marketing of diamonds, how to buy and sell diamonds gold, colored stones and the international diamond price structure.

Certification

On completion of the course, successful students will receive a Diamond Education College Completion certificate,which "will undoubtedly open doors within a traditionally insular industry".

Cost

The South African citizen course fee is R 5500,00

The course fee for non South African citizens is $ 1000.00

A 20% registration deposit fee is payable.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Although these prices are current, Corlia Roberts Diamond Education College reserves the rights to change prices with out prior notice.

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