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Min. age: 18 years.
Certificate: HRD Antwerp Gemstone Identification.
This course is meant for:
Gemmologists to be.
First week: Systematic classification of common, rare and opaque gemstones
Second week: Natural versus synthetic gemstones
Third week: Treated gemstones and practical sessions
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).
This course enables you to obtain in-depth knowledge on the classification of all the different varieties of gemstones. You will learn to identify treated and synthetic gems and you will practice with a lot of actual gems to develop your identification skills.
You will be able to examine optical and physical properties of rare and uncommon gem varieties. Our lecturers will initiate you in a detailed analysis of natural gems, focusing on the origin of rubies, sapphires and emeralds.
If you pass the theoretical and practical test you will be the proud owner of an HRD Antwerp Gemmologist diploma. (You can proudly call yourself an HRD Antwerp
Gemmologist).
Min. age: 18 years.
Certificate: HRD Antwerp Gemstone Identification.
This course is meant for:
Gemmologists to be.
First week: Systematic classification of common, rare and opaque gemstones
Second week: Natural versus synthetic gemstones
Third week: Treated gemstones and practical sessions
With the perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical sessions, you can now earn your HRD Antwerp Diploma or Certificate.
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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.
HRD Antwerp's Custom-Made courses are available on request. Course subjects include diamonds, gemstones, jewellery design and retail sales.
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.