Polished Diamond Graduate

This polished Diamond Graduate course provides students with a broad and thorough understanding in sorting and evaluating diamonds. Students receive extensive theoretical and practical knowledge, allowing them to sort and evaluate diamonds accurately, quickly and professionally.

Sorting is done according to four criteria known as The 4 C’s – Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut. The course take place in a new and spacious classroom, equipped with the most advanced and innovative equipment.

This equipment includes: gemological microscopes, day light fluorescent lamps, fluorescent devices, computers, micrometers, equipment for identifying different diamond treatments, diamond substitutes, and more besides.

Each Students will receive FGL textbook which is available only at our institute Each course has up to 15 participants to ensure that each student receives the maximum personal attention.

Course Contents

  • Diamonds – Introduction and General Background
  • Rough diamond elements
  • 4Cs Explaination
  • Identification of external and internal characteristics
  • Calculation of the carat weight
  • Diamond Clarity – examination of Diamonds using microscope and loupe 10x, Plotting and exercises
  • Diamond Color – examination of Diamonds by comparison with master stones
  • Diamond Cut – examination of Diamonds table, proportions, symmetry, polish and angles of observation
  • Fluorescence
  • Clarity and color treatments 
  • Explaination on fancy cut diamonds
  • Hearts and arrows
  • How to read and analyse solitaire diamond and diamond jewelry certificates to perfection
  • Knowing diamond substitutes.
  • Diamond trade practices
  • Final test

Requirements

Min. age: 18 years.

Duration

6 weeks

Possible career options

  • Quality Control Supervisor
  • Investor
  • Jewelry Retailer
  • Wholesaler
  • Manufacturer
  • Diamond Sorter/Grader
  • Lab & Research Professional
  • Appraisers etc..

Terms of receiving PDG certificate

  • Theoretical examination – 50 questions
  • Practical examination – Students have to examine and grade 12 natural diamonds and 2 simulants out of 14 diamonds.

Diploma

Certificate : Polished Diamond Graduate

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