Our highly skilled and experienced lecturers will guide you through the fascinating world of diamonds, gemstones, jewellery designing and retail sales.
Join our online live training and step into the world of diamond in the comfort of your own home.
Certified Diamond Grader - Online Module
The HRD
Antwerp ‘Certified Diamond Grader Diploma – Online Module’ is a combination of
two modules: online theory (two weeks) and on campus Diamond Grading Practical Course (eight days).
Study the critical quality and valuation factors of diamonds namely the 4Cs:
Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut, under the guidance of our internationally
qualified and experienced instructors.
With the
perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical sessions, you can
attend these two modules separately.
Participants will earn the coveted 'HRD Antwerp - Certified Diamond Grader' Diploma if this course is combined with the Diamond Grading Practical Course
Student must successfully complete and pass the required examinations of both modules (online - 1st level and practice course - 2nd level) to earn the prestigious diploma, all within six months.
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Duration
Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
No previous experience required.
Number of attendants
Target Group
HRD Antwerp Alumni, any other
institute alumni, gemmologists, students, retailers, manufacturers, professionals, consultants, customs, customers, buyer and sellers of jewellery/ diamonds, designer, marketing, Diamond traders, diamond experts, appraisers and graders, diamond and jewellery lovers, sales managers, and job seekers.
Course Content
Online Live Theory Module: refer to the page link
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- Lab Grown Diamond
- Growth processes, understanding the market trends
- Treatments
- Simulants
1 theoretical multichoice questions final examination
Certificate of Completion awarded – 'HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader Theory'
On Campus Practice Session Module (Diamond Grading Practical Course)
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- Grading Method and the 4Cs
- Colour Grading: with master stones
- Fluorescence Grading: with UV lamp
- Clarity Grading: microscope + 10x loupe
- Cut Grading: microscope + 10x loupe
- Carat Weight: weighing scale, gauge using formulas for estimated weight
- Lab Grown Diamond: with microscope, 10x loupe, UV lamp (LW and SW)
- Diamond Treatments: with microscope, 10x loupe
- Diamond Simulants: with microscope, 10x loupe
Examination
Practical Examination - Diamond Practical Course: Students have to examine and grade 6 diamonds
Diploma
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