How to judge and grade clarity, colour, cut and carat factors of diamonds by GIA , European & Indian standards

  Use of sieve size, diamond gauge, weight estimation  

  Identification of diamonds from it's close simulants like Cubic Zirconia and  Synthetic Moissanite as well as from synthetic diamonds

  Identification of treated diamonds

  Properties of diamonds

  Marketing - market operation, De Beers' role in diamond industry, D.T.C. sights, sight holders, import-export formalities & replenishment licence

  Valuation of diamonds in Indian market & abroad

  Slides and notes

About this class:

It is a 100% practical course. This programme is conducted in small batches of 5 to 7 students. Hence you are assured of personal attention. Explanations are accompanied with computerised slides and notes, which make this course more interesting. You will spend about 50 hours of diamond grading with actual diamonds that have been carefully selected. You need to buy an eyeglass, tweezers & white-pad.

Class Duration:

10 weeks programme - 3 times a week - 2 hours per session.

Who can benefit?

         *Jewellery traders & exporters

         *Jewellers - retailers & wholesalers

         *Marketing & sales staff

         *Jewellery manufacturers

*Ladies & housewives willing to enter this business

         *Jewellery designers