Description
A focused, 35 hour (5 day), hands-on course designed to develop practical skills in grading colourless, round brilliant cut diamonds. Please note: the course is dedicated to grading techniques and does not cover diamond identification or simulants. Major equipment is provided; students are encouraged to bring their own pocket instruments (available for purchase on-site). The required textbook is sold separately. Class size is limited to 8 students.
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About the Course:
An intensive, hands-on course which will provide knowledge and skill in the grading of colourless, round brilliant cut diamonds. Please note: this course focuses on the diamond grading process, not the identification of diamond and/or its simulants. All necessary major equipment is provided, but students should bring their own pocket instruments (which are available at reasonable cost on-site). Required course textbook may purchased separately. Class size is limited to a maximum of 8 students.
Syllabus:
- diamonds: their formation and physical properties
- instrumentation for grading
- packaging/handling of loose diamonds
- colour grading
- cut (make) grading
- weighing diamonds; including nomenclature, and tolerances
- estimation of weight from dimensions
- grading of single cut melee
- influence of colour, clarity, cut and weight on pricing
Refund Policy:
Full refund: The Canadian Gemmological Association shall refund 100% of the fees paid by the person if the Canadian Gemmological Association cancels the program Partial refund: If a person has paid but withdraws with at least 10 (ten) days prior to the course; The Canadian Gemmological Association shall refund 80% (20% for administration fees) of the cost of the course. This request must be received in writing.
