Primary language for this course is English. Most teachers, however, also understand and speak some French and/or Dutch.
Please contact education@hrdantwerp.com for more information.
Min. age: 18 years.
Participation attest: Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Course - Basic Level.
This course is meant for:
Anyone who is interested in and passionate about jewellery.
These courses will teach you how to translate creative ideas into contemporary jewellery designs using different illustration techniques. You’ll also learn about the use of diamonds in jewellery and the different methods of diamond setting.
“Located in Antwerp at the very heart of the diamond trade, following a course at HRD Antwerp really helped me to gain a more in-depth understanding of the intrinsic value of a diamond. During the course I’ve also learned how to transfer this important emotion into contemporary jewellery designs, all while developing my own style.
Following a design course at HRD Antwerp has kick-started my career as it is today.
After following the course I felt confident enough about my design skills so I’ve competed in, and actually won the HRD Awards, a jewellery design competition organised by HRD Antwerp. It was the first official and international step of my career. A great experience which instantly gave me worldwide recognition.”
Alia Mouzannar, Aziz & Walid Mouzannar | 2nd Prize HRD Awards 2011 “You and Me”
Min. age: 18 years.
Participation attest: Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Course - Basic Level.
This course is meant for:
Anyone who is interested in and passionate about jewellery.
Learn how to grade diamonds in one of the diamond capitals of the world. Our highly experienced lecturers will guide you through the fascinating world of diamonds. You will study the 4C’s: Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut.
These courses learn you how to sort a pile of rough diamonds into different categories according to various criteria such as size, colour, clarity and morphology. These courses focus on practice with a sound theoretical background. The new and extra module about Rough Diamond Management is the practical extension of the Introduction course.
During these courses you’ll investigate the properties of gemstones, using specialized tools and you'll learn how to distinguish synthetic from natural gemstones (ruby, sapphire, emerald and more).
During this course, our students learn how pearls are formed, which types of pearls we distinguish, how the quality of pearls is defined and how we set their value. In addition, you will also learn how to set pearls in jewellery.
Antwerp has the best diamond polishers in the world, so what better place to learn how to master the craft than in Antwerp? During this extended course you will learn how to polish diamonds like a professional. picture © Donald Woodrow
Would you like to know more about fancy coloured diamonds, diamond treatments or laboratory-grown diamonds and diamond spectroscopy? HRD Antwerp offers workshops designed to introduce you into the fascinating world of extraordinary diamonds and focus on ruby, sapphire and emerald.
If you are looking to start your own jewellery business or increase your existing business, this course is the key to your success. Our highly skilled and experienced lecturers will guide you through the fascinating world of the gemstone and jewellery industry.