Min. age: 18 years.
Diploma: HRD Antwerp Gemmologist.
This course is meant for:
Gemmologists.
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).
You followed a gemmology course some time ago ? Never heard about golden sheen sapphire or about the new generation of cobalt-treated sapphire?
This practice week allows students to review and update their knowledge. Using the refractometer, the polariscope and all the others relevant instruments, you will be able to improve your level of competence regarding the identification of gems and you will rediscover the wide variety of existing gemstones.
Personalized feedback is given by the teachers to improve the quality of the analysis.
Min. age: 18 years.
Diploma: HRD Antwerp Gemmologist.
This course is meant for:
Gemmologists.
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.
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.
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.