Diamonds & diamond grading

LEARN THE TECHNIQUES USED BY DIAMOND GRADING EXPERTS

The Diamond and Diamond Grading eLearning course brings to life the skills needed to grade the colour, clarity and cut of diamonds through video, graphics, images and text.

Key topics include:

The influence of colour, clarity, cut and carat on diamond value
Determining proportions and estimating weight
Diamond treatments, simulants and laboratory-grown diamonds
Fluorescence and its effect on body colour
The role cut plays in the marketplace, including fancy cuts
The technical knowledge needed to make effective buying and selling decisions

The course also covers:

GIA Diamond Grading Reports — how to read and explain them
Segments of the diamond industry beyond retail — dealing, cutting, manufacturing
Diamond formation and key properties
Special challenges of grading mounted diamonds and grading estimation techniques

The final exam is online, closed book and invigilated; see the Education Catalogue for details.

Try a complimentary lesson for this course.

View the Distance Education Qualification Requirements Chart.